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Fixing stuff yer self is rewarding
- Carcare
- Scurvy Dog
- Posts: 14
- Joined: September 10th, 2016, 8:49 pm
- Vessel Info: 1984 3207
- Location: Georgian bay
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Fixing stuff yer self is rewarding
Cheers everyone
- RGrew176
- Admiral
- Posts: 6216
- Joined: August 17th, 2015, 4:07 am
- Vessel Info: 2022 Stingray 182 SC
- Location: Southgate, MI.
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- Been thanked: 464 times
Re: Fixing stuff yer self is rewarding
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
- Carcare
- Scurvy Dog
- Posts: 14
- Joined: September 10th, 2016, 8:49 pm
- Vessel Info: 1984 3207
- Location: Georgian bay
- Been thanked: 3 times
Re: Fixing stuff yer self is rewarding
- RGrew176
- Admiral
- Posts: 6216
- Joined: August 17th, 2015, 4:07 am
- Vessel Info: 2022 Stingray 182 SC
- Location: Southgate, MI.
- Has thanked: 72 times
- Been thanked: 464 times
Re: Fixing stuff yer self is rewarding
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
- RGrew176
- Admiral
- Posts: 6216
- Joined: August 17th, 2015, 4:07 am
- Vessel Info: 2022 Stingray 182 SC
- Location: Southgate, MI.
- Has thanked: 72 times
- Been thanked: 464 times
Re: Fixing stuff yer self is rewarding
This year my seawater pump on my A/C system failed. I once again ordered the new pump and I decided to do the install myself. This one took about 4 hours once again working in cramped quarters but I got it done..
This season I also installed a new VHF and VHF antenna. I also installed a new GPS. I had a fuel gauge not working on the starboard tank. I managed to fix that issue too.
My port side transmission is locked in forward. That is something I will leave to the pros. I hope to line up someone to do that job in the spring. Currently I am using the boat as a dockominium. Seasons almost over here in Michigan and I just finished up with all the expenses from my daughters wedding this past weekend. That had to come first ahead of the transmission repair. Weddings done so now I can think of getting the tranny done.
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
- Carcare
- Scurvy Dog
- Posts: 14
- Joined: September 10th, 2016, 8:49 pm
- Vessel Info: 1984 3207
- Location: Georgian bay
- Been thanked: 3 times
Re: Fixing stuff yer self is rewarding
- g36
- Admiral
- Posts: 1940
- Joined: April 7th, 2014, 6:07 pm
- Vessel Info: 1997 Carver 405
- Location: Soddy Daisy TN.
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Re: Fixing stuff yer self is rewarding
I know you mentioned 2 new group 27 batteries not sure if these are for house bank but they could easily be used up in a overnighter if your not careful it might be wise to look into expanding your house bank in the future depending on your usage ,if you have a 12v fridge for sure
Crusader xli
The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
- Carcare
- Scurvy Dog
- Posts: 14
- Joined: September 10th, 2016, 8:49 pm
- Vessel Info: 1984 3207
- Location: Georgian bay
- Been thanked: 3 times
Re: Fixing stuff yer self is rewarding
- g36
- Admiral
- Posts: 1940
- Joined: April 7th, 2014, 6:07 pm
- Vessel Info: 1997 Carver 405
- Location: Soddy Daisy TN.
- Has thanked: 7 times
- Been thanked: 587 times
Re: Fixing stuff yer self is rewarding
Crusader xli
The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
- waybomb
- CYO Moderator
- Posts: 2407
- Joined: February 5th, 2013, 9:24 pm
- Vessel Info: 1995 Boston Whaler Rage15
1987 3697 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar 46 Kevlar Vee offshore
1969 15' Glasspar / 1967 Johnson Electromatic 85
1996 Boston Whaler Rage 15 - Location: Saint Joseph,Mi
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Re: Fixing stuff yer self is rewarding
Pick up a used Husqvarna Viking 6400 series portable walking foot sewing machine and have at it. Use teflon thread
When we bought our 3697, there was nothing there. Bought a book and enclosure kit (clamps and such), read the book, and made the entire enclosure ourselves. Check the pix out in my album below. It's easy!
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1969 Johnson Electromatic 85
1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
1995 Boston Whaler Rage
Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft
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