I Need A Shrink ! - Page 27

Islandtrader · #**261** 09-23-2010, 09:38 AM

I can't really tell by your pictures...is your Volvo running electronic ignition?

If it's not I would highly recommend putting in a conversion for a couple of hundred.

I did this on one of my inboards and never had any problems trolling or idling. Matter of fact didn't need to change plugs for a very very long time. Always clean burning.

strick · #**262** 09-23-2010, 11:06 AM

Sean- I have at least one boat ready and poised for attack all the time. Let me know. I have not been fishing since Nov...just working on this stupid boat!

Terry- Motor has been tore down and rebuilt with electronic ignition, holly carb, electric fuel pump etc... We put electronic ignition in our 23 Tsunami and it seemed that the engine had twice the power then before that addition. I was very impressed.

strick

seafari25 · #**263** 09-25-2010, 01:33 PM

Strick

Shes looking really nice!

Is the last hole in your guage panel for the trim and tilt?

Brandon

strick · #**264** 09-26-2010, 03:20 AM

Brandon-

That hole is for the vacuum gauge. Just got it in last week. I still have to find places for the trim/tilt gauge, VHF radio, horn button and high water alarm. Outdrive is on the boat with props..looks cool. Batteries are in and I'm wiring the boat as of now.

strick

strick · #**265** 10-12-2010, 11:05 AM

I guess it's time for an up date. We are getting very close to starting up the engine. Hopefully within the next few days. I've been keeping busy with lots of little projects.

Bow pulpit

Emblems are affixed to the hull!

backing for the bolsters. Two good coats of epoxy to help seal them

finally got my vacuum gauge in so that completes the gauge panel

Furuno 1650 that I bought from Ron Brooks. It is connected to an Airmar B60. Thanks to Rich at cape marine for that.

Wiring is roughed in. Everything works but I still have to tidy it up a lot more.

Engine compartment

Heat shield/insulation

VHF

Frame for Bimini top/enclosure. It will be a full enclosure that comes down to the back of the seat boxes, side curtains etc...

duo props are mounted

More Alaska shots

strick

77SceptreOB · #**266** 10-12-2010, 06:41 PM

Very Nice work!!!

Bigshrimpin · #**267** 10-12-2010, 06:43 PM

Nice Chucky!! Boat looks absolutely beautiful. All you are missing now is a heater for the winter sturgeon

and A/C for those Baja trips.

Blue_Heron · #**268** 10-12-2010, 09:46 PM

Looks like you're getting close. Everything looks good. Any estimate on a launch date?
Dave

strick · #**269** 10-13-2010, 03:29 AM

Thanks guys...We got the engine running tonight. I just got in. It runs good. RPM gauge is reading 1000 as soon as you turn the key to on and then jumps to 2000 as soon as you fire up the engine then stays at 2K. Trying to figure that out, Also the trim tabs were working properly but now have took a crap. manual says to hook up the trim tabs to the RPM gauge which is what I've done. Temp, volt, fuel, Oil pressure gauges all work properly. There are always a few bugs to work out so time providing tomorrow evening I'll try and trouble shoot. No leaks in any of the fuel or water lines so I'm happy. Motor purrs. still have to get the trim/tilt working and adjust the controls. Possible launch date is this weekend. I have a darn wedding to go to on Saturday.

strick

gofastsandman · #**270** 10-13-2010, 09:10 AM

The screw slots on Carla`s emblems are not lined up.

You must be dying Doc. Is there a lake near the church?

Really liking the color.