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29.04.2021 1:52:08
I guess it doesn't help if he's fishing in the rain.
See full version: My boat's transom doesn't cover the entire back
I guess it doesn't help if he's fishing in the rain.
So it keeps it from filling up but still have to bale out to get all the water out. [links]
I don't know if there are kits or not. I used a piece of PVC that fit my plug, used 2 L brackets and secured to wall with rubber washered screws, has been no problem for 12 years. Hope this helps, PS Harbor Freight has fuel syphon pumps, hand operated, that work good to.
The best transom saver is the one that gives you the longest service. Durability is largely attributed to the material with which the transom saver is made. [links]
This is measured as the distance from the outboard to the trailer or the transom saver’s length. It is usually adjustable to some extent. here
A transom saver also keeps the skeg elevated and protects it while trailering. Since it is the lowest part of the boat, it has high chances of hitting the pavement or road bumps and getting damaged.
A few people have even modified the ‘U’ cradle to successfully fit over their bigger rollers without breakage, further attesting to its strength.
This transom saver will support the weight of your outboard throughout your road travel, steadily bracing it against the trailer frame to relieve your transom of the weight and impact from consistent bouncing. Most transom savers can support up to a 150HP motor, which is sufficient for most regular boats.
Starting at the centerline of the stern, new metal track is installed re-using as many of the old screws as possible. It's best not to force the mounting holes in the new track to line up with the old holes in the fiberglass. The old holes are probably a bit oversize and won't hold the screws tightly. New holes should be drilled. Two electric drill motors will speed up the procedure: one for drilling the holes, the other with a screwdriver bit for tightening the self-tapping screws. A power screwdriver is almost an absolute "must" for this job. More than 200 screws can be used on a 30-foot boat. [links]
Once the insert is out, the process of removing screws begins. Oval head self-tapping screws are commonly used to hold the metal track to the boat. Expect a screw every six to eight inches. This part of the job can be done with a hand screwdriver, but that amounts to self abuse. Instead, chuck a phillips bit into a reversing, variable speed drill motor and use electric muscle to pull the screws. Try not to damage the screw heads as stainless steel self-tapping screws are expensive. The goal is to re-use as many screws as possible. here
Fiberglass boat gunwales are surrounded by metal and aluminum protection variously called a "bang rail" or a "rub rail." Its obvious purpose is to absorb the impact of close encounters with dock pilings. A less obvious purpose is to cover the joint between the hull and deck. "Bang rail" is a good name because season after season it takes a lot of banging with each less-than-perfect docking recorded as a cut, scrape, dent or scratch. It's as if the boat doesn't want to forget your mistakes at the helm.
Oval head sheet metal screws are often used to secure the ends of the insert where they butt at the transom. This is attractive if trim rings are used around the screw heads. Any gap between the ends of the insert should be filled with caulking. Black poly- urethane caulk matches with most of the black inserts available.
Rub rail styles change slightly from year to year. It may not be possible to purchase an exact replacement for the original rail on the boat. The critical dimension is the width of the new one, which should be as close to the old as possible. A smaller width raises the possibility the new rail won't cover the hull to deck joint properly. An overly wide rub rail may extend beyond the fiberglass lip intended to support it.
Electric bilge pumps that are nearing 10-20 years old are starting to wear, and often become intermittent. Maybe there is a dirt build up, or maybe they work one day and not the next. Often they are not secured or connected. Sometimes they appear to be working but the impeller is snapped. For the few hundred it’s worth, it can be a boat-saver paying to have them replaced. here
There is nothing worse then a shower with low water pressure! By year 10 it’s not uncommon to find a leak has developed somewhere in the system, a damaged mixer, or a snapped fitting. It is less common to find the water pump has failed, but it does happen. Before you jump to a conclusion – check if there is any water in the tank. Sometimes a tap can get left on out of sight (think transom shower). This then drains the entire contents of the tank. If this is the case, you will likely hear your pump continually cycling trying to draw water to bring the system up to pressure.
Saltwater service, meaning anything related to cooling the engine, is often overlooked and can be an issue on many surveys. Things such as the after coolers, heat exchangers, and oil coolers all need removal and inspection at certain intervals (as advised by the manufacturer). This ranges from 2-5 years, and the majority of owners aren’t aware of this. To avoid disappointment, I suggest that every buyer assumes this will NOT be completed in their offer. Giving up a deal for 10k worth of service work, only to find the next boat needs the same work, is a waste of time. Some owners claim the manufacturers recommendations are excessive, but as a bare minimum you want to know when it was done in your ownership and then you can decide if the risk of not doing it is worth it. here
Have you ever wondered what is going to come back in the survey when you go to sell your boat? Seemingly you’ve spent thousands on the boat, but was it on the clear covers or the mechanical components?
If you’ve got over 10 years out of your ice maker, you’re doing well. Often the component’s arms get stuck, or stop cooling. They take a few hours to drop a cube, so even if it’s getting cold its easy to believe it works, and then find out leaving it on overnight still hasn’t produced any ice. Make sure to check this before you go to sell your boat.