Don't know whether I'm proud or embarrassed....
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You missed a pretty good show on the river, but hanging with gramps sounds like it was fun too. That arch, looks exactly like the one mounted atop my Concept. I see the bungie cord around the top to keep it from bouncing/rattling. I used some big double sidded Velcro strapping around it two places on each side to hold mine in place. If yours rattles half as much as mine did...... Good looking boat.
Side question- what temp are you seeing on your motors on plane? I'm seeing 130-135 at idle and 155-165 when running WFO, verified with IR thermometer (analog gauge is off a bit). The P/N's for thermostats are the same, so I'm figuring yours would be close. No buzzers or alarms, but my OCD is acting up again and I'm thinking I'm just gonna replace t-stats, poppet, and impeller/plate to calm it down.
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There are two aircraft pins that go in the cantilever arms that keep it quiet for the most part, but I bought some 1" wide blue nylon strap material and upholstery snaps, that's one of the many projects for this week, provided I don't get slammed with overtime at work. New fusioncoated bezels, cup holders, oil tank tray, grab bars, etc are on the way from Diamond Marine!
Side question- what temp are you seeing on your motors on plane? I'm seeing 130-135 at idle and 155-165 when running WFO, verified with IR thermometer (analog gauge is off a bit). The P/N's for thermostats are the same, so I'm figuring yours would be close. No buzzers or alarms, but my OCD is acting up again and I'm thinking I'm just gonna replace t-stats, poppet, and impeller/plate to calm it down.
Side question- what temp are you seeing on your motors on plane? I'm seeing 130-135 at idle and 155-165 when running WFO, verified with IR thermometer (analog gauge is off a bit). The P/N's for thermostats are the same, so I'm figuring yours would be close. No buzzers or alarms, but my OCD is acting up again and I'm thinking I'm just gonna replace t-stats, poppet, and impeller/plate to calm it down.
Also if you ever have an issue with your lower unit (I hope you don't), look up SEI if/when that time comes. I just put one of their counter rotating lowers on for $1100 (which includes impeller and housing). I had to transfer one fitting, the anodes, fill it with oil and bolt it on. The standard rotation is about $900 shipped.
Here is a pic of the straps I used. Since the arch and top are both Blue, the straps don't stick out too bad...
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Man, this sounds terrible, but I can't wait for this winter to get my radar arch and leaning post down to Monroe for powdercoating! Lol
If I take the canvas, unsnap it, wrap it around and resnap, there isn't any noise, but it's a pain and the bungee/Velcro strap idea seems like a winner.
I'm debating the single Smartcraft multi-gauge because my GPS won't accommodate the info. Pro-Comp analogs are definitely going on my Christmas list.
If I take the canvas, unsnap it, wrap it around and resnap, there isn't any noise, but it's a pain and the bungee/Velcro strap idea seems like a winner.
I'm debating the single Smartcraft multi-gauge because my GPS won't accommodate the info. Pro-Comp analogs are definitely going on my Christmas list.
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A+ for creativity to get back on the water
Hell i once fixed a carb on a jetski that broke one of the two bolts holding the intake manifold on with black RTV and zip-ties just to get back on the water! A bad day ON the water is still better then a good day at work!
Hell i once fixed a carb on a jetski that broke one of the two bolts holding the intake manifold on with black RTV and zip-ties just to get back on the water! A bad day ON the water is still better then a good day at work!
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Also if you ever have an issue with your lower unit (I hope you don't), look up SEI if/when that time comes. I just put one of their counter rotating lowers on for $1100 (which includes impeller and housing). I had to transfer one fitting, the anodes, fill it with oil and bolt it on.
Didn't have the correct seal for the pump housing because it's apparently different from the OEM for my model year, so while I wait for it to get here, I started tearing stuff apart.
Leaning post is out and radar arch is de-wired, hoping to get the interior out by the weekend.
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Dropped the lower unit to do impeller service and it already has an SEI unit on it....
Didn't have the correct seal for the pump housing because it's apparently different from the OEM for my model year, so while I wait for it to get here, I started tearing stuff apart.
Leaning post is out and radar arch is de-wired, hoping to get the interior out by the weekend.
Didn't have the correct seal for the pump housing because it's apparently different from the OEM for my model year, so while I wait for it to get here, I started tearing stuff apart.
Leaning post is out and radar arch is de-wired, hoping to get the interior out by the weekend.
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