And so it begins .....again

[jorgeinmiami]

So I'm trying to splash my boat this weekend but the list of the many small things I need done just keeps getting bigger and bigger.

What I have done to get her in is to get the engine wired and running, gas tank in, steering in, and the 2 bilge pumps working along with the nav lights so if the marine patrol decides to stop me..

I have the safety equipment ready.
I'm thinking of taking her to the local marina and see what happens before hauling it to the Keys


But I guess the details just keep coming.

[wattaway2]

Agree taking a shake down cruise is a great idea before dragging her to the Keys and having a issue that ruins your week end.

[jorgeinmiami]

Inline ready to splash her

[FishStretcher]

Originally Posted by Xcomunic8d

Looks like a solid beginning point Jorge. In addition to acr between bats. I’d suggest putting mega fuses on each battery positive lead. Breakers if you wish but megas will provide protection in the unlikely event something happens on that length of cable.

I can't recall the rule, but I think a fuse to protect the wire within 7" of the battery is required. (AYBC?) At least from an insurance perspective. I have never blown one while cranking, and mine are 175 A.

[FishStretcher]

Originally Posted by jorgeinmiami

Inline ready to splash her

Looks nice!

[Capt Terry]

Originally Posted by FishStretcher

Looks nice!

Jorge- i agree, it looks well done. And if my memory is correct this was a Seafari and I don’t like to see the limited supply reduced to make a CC. But it’s been a long road for you and looks great.

[jorgeinmiami]

It was always a Master Angler , I don't have the experience to convert something like that.

Runs like a scalded dig ...and I mean fast.

Need to bleed the hydraulic steering tommorow as it has a lot of Olay.

And in the off season I'm getting rid of the scuppers that drain straight vdown but for now I have plugs in them.

More to see tommorow

[jorgeinmiami]

Tried but could not get the hydraulic steering to work right but we still were able to run up to the local sand bar and had a few drinks. Lots of little things to do but overall I'm pleased

[FishStretcher]

Wow, that looks really sharp! Nice work! Somehow with that color, the cap- which occasionally looks bulky- looks quite nice.


On mine with white on white, the cap seems to stand out a bit, not in a good way.

[CaptLloyd]

Looks Great!!

Congrats!