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Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
04-14-2024, 08:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

Thanks, that's a clean looking application, and...

Thanks, that's a clean looking application, and inspiration.
I've probably got a couple of more weeks of demolition at least ;-)
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
04-14-2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

I've been slowed down a bit by weather and...

I've been slowed down a bit by weather and waiting for a heart procedure, which I got about 7 weeks ago. Feeling energetic enough to get back at it. Sometimes I wish I had a big weather-proof garage...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
09-07-2023, 10:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

Been on vacation, but started back stripping away...

Been on vacation, but started back stripping away the floor.

A couple of things I've noticed. It continues to amaze me how robust the pressure treated marine plywood held up. The main indicator of...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
08-16-2023, 04:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

Luckily, I've found a local fiberglass shop that...

Luckily, I've found a local fiberglass shop that stocks carbon core PVC foam, so I plan on redoing what I need to with that product.
Although as you can see by the photos, the pressure-treated...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
08-12-2023, 10:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

The boat performed great this summer, and still...

The boat performed great this summer, and still has that nice edge, when I open her up a bit. But 60 is the limit, before my better half gives me the evil eye.

There were a couple things on my...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
07-16-2023, 11:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

Finished updating most of the gauges. Next year...

Finished updating most of the gauges. Next year I'll be looking to redo the dash and controls panels. That will include a Map-reader.
I also went to work updating the sound system. A boat this old...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-11-2023, 07:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

Thanks guys. This week I reviewed my ideas...

Thanks guys.

This week I reviewed my ideas for the new updated instrument panel, with a built in chartplotter, along with ordering some new gauges to replace the ones that were slightly...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-08-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

Just thought I'd stop in and say hi and say that...

Just thought I'd stop in and say hi and say that I'm still at it. The first couple of summers since bringing it back has been really very good overall. Not without incidents, but fun.

I bought a...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
04-15-2021, 07:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

It's been a bit of a wait for the more spring...

It's been a bit of a wait for the more spring like weather here, but it finally arrived so it was time to start her up.
As promised my engine guy did a nice job. It fired up instantly and sounds...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
11-22-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

Looks like I can add pics now ...

Looks like I can add pics now

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0561_9d2af24f05548b6bd6b5d227579cc4349efad9e5.jpg
After gelcoat restoration and awaiting...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
11-22-2020, 01:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

I had a call from the engine guy (while in the...

I had a call from the engine guy (while in the midst of setting up xmas lights) that he got all the parts last week and installed it all. Says he has it all running really nice, idling nice, no error...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
10-28-2020, 08:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

Well the fuel pump arrived He kinda got the...

Well the fuel pump arrived
He kinda got the engine running, but it won't idle, so more checking is in order.
Along with a few other recommended things, he is starting with checking the injectors to...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
10-19-2020, 06:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

Anyway onto the boat. Got a call from the...

Anyway onto the boat. Got a call from the mechanic, the electric fuel pump is NFG, so will be ordering a new one. Hopefully that's the main culprit.The mercruiser one is apparently available so...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
10-19-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

I was actually pretty surprised, but googling...

I was actually pretty surprised, but googling "f150 tow sway" confirms I am not the only one with this issue. Like you, I had a custom galvanised trailer made for it and set up by the manufacturer...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
10-19-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

Thanks guys for your thoughts Since...

Thanks guys for your thoughts



Since I've had the boat and trailer for about 30 years towed behind multiple vehicles, and this is the first one that's gone squirrely I'm leaning towards the...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
10-18-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

Last week I dropped the boat off at the mechanic....

Last week I dropped the boat off at the mechanic.

It was quite a fun event rushing to get the trailer hooked up. The amazon tongue jack I bought broke the 1st time I used it. Had to get the floor...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
10-05-2020, 09:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

A little more research and some diagnosis, led me...

A little more research and some diagnosis, led me to trying the starter first.

Meanwhile I had already pulled the spark plugs so I replaced those while I was at it.

I did a little video...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
10-01-2020, 10:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

I can't quote your post yet, but Thanks for...

I can't quote your post yet, but Thanks for sharing your restoration link. It looks like you did a great job, so I'll be revisiting your page as things move along.

here is a link to the stringer...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
09-30-2020, 04:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

So it didn't take much work to start prying the...

So it didn't take much work to start prying the floor deck from where the seats were fastened. My contact from the manufacturer was correct. There was rot and it was extensive. Lots of reading and...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
09-30-2020, 03:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,522
Posted By DougB

Mirage 217 -Bringing it back

I know I have a few posts before I can upload photos, so hopefully, the link will work.

This is from 2004; so add the (https etc;) photos.app.goo.gl/rcuxoS6CaXV1x8jh7


I have owned the boat...
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