Getting ready for summer

[LandyAndy]

Hi Guys
The weather here has put a stop to going fishing this weekend.We have had 3 weeks of strong cold fronts,another is hitting us now and another due sunday.Shame I have an extended long weekend too,off today,tommorow and monday:(:(:(:(:(:( There has been up to 8m swells in Albany in the last couple of days,it will take a week of calm weather to iron the bumps out:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
I was going to fit the sounder today then look at doing some fishing for the rest of the weekend :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Anyhow,change of plans.Taking the boat up to the city tommorow for a full service on the engine,plus whilst its up there Im going to get the canvas on the bimini top re-done.When I get it back I will fit the sounder.

Got a couple of fishing rod repairs to do(damaged tips,rough handling by deckies????:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:) then bring on summer:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
Andrew

[Chops]

Cool stuff Andrew,, literally :eek:
Bad luck about the timing of the weather, but as your doing, a good chance to catch up on maint issues, so that she's in good condition when your "out" there.

As an aside, how do you go about fixing your rod tips. Unfortunately, when I went out last time, I had the rods in the cab,,, and the dog :eek:
The really stupid thing about my scenario, its a two piece rod,,,, :angel:

Looking forward to hopefully getting a bit more time to get out there this summer, both with the boat, and just off the rocks and beach. (Next time, I'll try to remember to separate rods prior to letting dog in the car ;))

[LandyAndy]

If its the tip only its easy.
Go to BCF,they sell a range of tip sizes.They are held on with hot glue.Simply heat the old one with a ciggy lighter then melt the new glue with ciggy lighter then fit the tip.
See the Fuji display in BCF,the tips and glue are all there.
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

Got a call from the boat shop today.
Service done.I asked them to kit the fuel pump as in the past I have had issues with the boat conking out,I replaced all the fuel lines and filter system and it went away.
They say the carbs had water in them so I had them pull them apart and kit them out too.
They now only need to replace the canvas top and she is ALMOST ready for Xmas.
Just need to fit the HDS9 gear,lookout fishies in Albany accomadation has been booked:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::c ool::cool::cool::cool:
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

The boat shop called today.
My baby is ready to collect:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
Hope to retrieve her on saturday.
Andrew

[Chops]

hummm, lucky lucky,,, :cool:

Was talking all things good with young Kev (Barra1) last weekend. He's managed to give me some inspiration to get mine back in the water. :D

[Barra1]

And Barra1 has only until tomorrow week and then the boat is hooked up and off to the NT goes the ol' Barra1:D:D:D

Of course I will be stopping in at Adelaide River to catch up with Marko:D

Hope you get onto a few LandyAndy;)

[Chops]

I'm so jealous,,:BigCry:

[LandyAndy]

I bought a fuel flow sensor kit for my Lowrance gear today.It allows me to use the fuel management data on the HDS9,much more reliable than the fuel gauge that only takes 30 litres to fill when the gauge says half empty,100lt tank.
Hoping to do some installation work this weekend.
Andrew

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Hey Andy,, you know you can fit the sensor inside the boat,, just has to be inside a full tuppaware container aimed at the bottom----;)
seriously.

me to Chops.!!

[LandyAndy]

Hey Andy,, you know you can fit the sensor inside the boat,, just has to be inside a full tuppaware container aimed at the bottom----;)
seriously.

me to Chops.!!


More info Pedro.
I do not comprehend your post:p:p:p:p:p
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

Finally got into fitting my new Lowrance gear this weekend.Ive removed the old sounder and cables.
The new sounder is fitted,I have run the cables.All thats left is to fit the new transducers,connect the power wires and put the dash back together/tidy the wiring up.
A few pics.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/1573.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/LandyAndy_2006/media/006_zps2910240a.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/1574.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/LandyAndy_2006/media/005_zpsb841f4ce.jpg.html)

I used a RAM mount to fit the unit.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/1575.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/LandyAndy_2006/media/004_zps9384c476.jpg.html)

Fuel flow sensor so I can use the HDS trip computer.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/1576.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/LandyAndy_2006/media/007_zpsbcdfe23b.jpg.html)

The structure scan transducer(long one) and 1kw main transducer along with the original Lowrance transducer.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/1577.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/LandyAndy_2006/media/003_zps8a3e472b.jpg.html)

Hope to have it going next weekend.
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

A bit more progress,the electricity was introduced today,all good,no burning smell:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
The only issue,the dash fuel gauge now reads 3/4 full for some reason,the tank is empty at the moment.The sounder is wired into independant power,not the boats factory wiring.
A few pics in demo mode.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/602.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/LandyAndy_2006/media/005_zps427e61a1.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/603.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/LandyAndy_2006/media/004_zps491d7296.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/604.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/LandyAndy_2006/media/003_zps3c7ce026.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/605.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/LandyAndy_2006/media/002_zps168ed1f1.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/606.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/LandyAndy_2006/media/001_zpsa7e26df9.jpg.html)

Looking forward to seeing how well it goes in the ocean.
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

Only 11 working days left for the year.
Going to be a LONG 11 days:(:(:(:(:(:(
Andrew

[Tombie]

Going through a similar refit of my boat at the moment Andy and trying to convince the minister of war, finance and recreation that I need a HDS-9.

Currently, I'm doing a full rewire, as the previous owner should be banned from touching wire and crimp connectors for the remainder of his life - :eek:

So far, we have the drum winch installed (that was fun), LED deck lighting is partially installed (starboard side to go), new stereo system fitted, rocket launchers on.

I'm wiring up a new switch block, I've run new cabling throughout and replaced all the Nav lights with LED versions.

Ordered and awaiting delivery of all the new fuel lines, priming bulbs etc.

Also got myself a shiny new Deck Wash Kit which will be making its way into the boat tonight... Should be handy...

I've done some glass work too, repairing years of chipping etc that a Glass boat suffers - It'll do for now, as the plan is to fully refurb this boat in the next few years...

At the moment it looks pretty messy onboard - but will be on the water in the next couple of weeks :cool:

[LandyAndy]

I was ready to scuttle my boat when we got back to the boat ramp yesterday:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
Story to follow in the next few days when Im back home.At least we didnt get towed in!!!!!
Andrew

[Tombie]

Know that feeling of frustration oh so well.
But managed to get in under our own power each time...

[tailslide]

And here I was checking in to get a fishing status update from Andrew... Sounds like you had a bit of fun and games...

[LandyAndy]

Yep:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
Andrew

[Chops]

And here I was checking in to get a fishing status update from Andrew... Sounds like you had a bit of fun and games...

Yep, x2 even.
Sorry to hear you've had dramas Andy.

I've been doing some work on my old girl. Was hoping I'd get to have a few runs in her this summer. I've been advised though, that because she's been sitting idle for just over 4 years, I should get a new water pump fitted. On a motor that's God only knows how old, maybe I should just get another motor :(
Will do some sums and see.

[Barra1]

Yep, x2 even.
Sorry to hear you've had dramas Andy.

I've been doing some work on my old girl. Was hoping I'd get to have a few runs in her this summer. I've been advised though, that because she's been sitting idle for just over 4 years, I should get a new water pump fitted. On a motor that's God only knows how old, maybe I should just get another motor :(
Will do some sums and see.

Yes;)

You are going to need it:D