Getting ready

[shrimpman steve]

Never thought I'd have to snowblow my boat out in order to start working on her:eek:

I know the water is cold, but still am trying for the first weekend in April.

Things to do:

Trailer work
New battery
New pumps (Bilge and live well)
New spark plugs
Lower transducer a bit

Go catch early striper:D

[ALS Mako]

no one cares steve, just kidding buddy. still waiting to take my maiden voyage on your girl:eek: see ya soon

[Gerry Zagorski]

One more thing to add to list.... Buy a P :D

[Foul Hook]

Ok Ill take some help from you. I already got rid of the snow so you're one step ahead.:D

[FlukeYourself]

no more paty boats for you you rock and boket wont desaper I will miss the tones and the crying the l suck

[Joey Dah Fish]

How about lower unit fluid?

[shrimpman steve]

Gerry, I need an L:D

Joey, did the lower unit at the very end of last season

[MVP]

Best of luck this year Shrimpy

[MrAC1980]

It's almost that time! A trick I do on my boat is if you fogged the crap out of the motor, keep the old plugs in there until you burn off that crap off. Then replace with fresh plugs. This way you don't foul the brand new plugs.

[shrimpman steve]

It's almost that time! A trick I do on my boat is if you fogged the crap out of the motor, keep the old plugs in there until you burn off that crap off. Then replace with fresh plugs. This way you don't foul the brand new plugs.

Will follow that advice for sure, thanks

[HDMarc]

I hear a banana in each rod holder will bring you good luck on your maiden voyage;) All kidding aside, good luck this year Steve!

[dfish28]

I feel the warmth is near, doing some fun maintenance too...

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o588/dfish28/60477927-5DB5-4107-BD4F-73A5DF206F98_zps691pk8sp.jpg (http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/dfish28/media/60477927-5DB5-4107-BD4F-73A5DF206F98_zps691pk8sp.jpg.html)

On the other hand, does anyone know how much if any play should be in the shaft going into the grommet and bearings to gear case ?? Figured I'd ask here before the mechanic later ...

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o588/dfish28/4777E590-8577-4CBA-93B9-99658609CF17_zpsjpkvt71c.jpg (http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/dfish28/media/4777E590-8577-4CBA-93B9-99658609CF17_zpsjpkvt71c.jpg.html)

Wasn't especially pleased with the wear on the shaft, seams to come from the liner of the pump housing, looks like they come factory flawed in my eyes- both liners old and new look like they are not set centered on the hole- gotta love a BOAT!

[Tuna Tales]

Steve:

Won't be long now...

Looking forward to fishing with you again this year on my boat...always a pleasure.

I will ask Ron and Tim as well.


Fun times!


Joe T.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Shrimpy - Yours is a 2 stroke right? If so I would reccomend with Sea Foam with the old plugs in it as well with.

It makes 2 strokes run good, like they use to could :)

http://forums.iboats.com/engine-frequently-asked-questions-faq/decarbing-faq-158076.html

[Matt116]

I feel the warmth is near, doing some fun maintenance too...

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o588/dfish28/60477927-5DB5-4107-BD4F-73A5DF206F98_zps691pk8sp.jpg (http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/dfish28/media/60477927-5DB5-4107-BD4F-73A5DF206F98_zps691pk8sp.jpg.html)

On the other hand, does anyone know how much if any play should be in the shaft going into the grommet and bearings to gear case ?? Figured I'd ask here before the mechanic later ...

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o588/dfish28/4777E590-8577-4CBA-93B9-99658609CF17_zpsjpkvt71c.jpg (http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/dfish28/media/4777E590-8577-4CBA-93B9-99658609CF17_zpsjpkvt71c.jpg.html)

Wasn't especially pleased with the wear on the shaft, seams to come from the liner of the pump housing, looks like they come factory flawed in my eyes- both liners old and new look like they are not set centered on the hole- gotta love a BOAT!

There is usually a decent amount of play in the driveshaft. As long as there is no metal chunks or water in your gear oil you should be just fine. It is normal for the drain screws to have metal shavings but chunks are no good. If the gear oil is milky I would recommend taking it to a shop to have the gearcase pressure and vacuum tested to make sure the seals are still doing their job.

[shrimpman steve]

Steve:

Won't be long now...

Looking forward to fishing with you again this year on my boat...always a pleasure.

I will ask Ron and Tim as well.


Fun times!


Joe T.

Joe
Had a blast that day. Would love to go again!

[SaltLife1980]

Get that boat all ready so we can go catch some striped ones asap!!

[dfish28]

There is usually a decent amount of play in the driveshaft. As long as there is no metal chunks or water in your gear oil you should be just fine. It is normal for the drain screws to have metal shavings but chunks are no good. If the gear oil is milky I would recommend taking it to a shop to have the gearcase pressure and vacuum tested to make sure the seals are still doing their job.


Thanks Matt,
Got the same answers before I looked up my own ? As well, I'm Rollin the Dice and leavin,it ain't broke.... ,it'll be nice even if she's just sitting in her slip... Thanks again. Not trying to hijack the gettin ready page, but it seemed to go to the "Get Shrimpy off his boat" page:D it's that what are you doin??? Time

[shrimpman steve]

Thanks Matt,
Got the same answers before I looked up my own ? As well, I'm Rollin the Dice and leavin,it ain't broke.... ,it'll be nice even if she's just sitting in her slip... Thanks again. Not trying to hijack the gettin ready page, but it seemed to go to the "Get Shrimpy off his boat" page:D it's that what are you doin??? Time


:D
No need to apologize

[MrAC1980]

Shrimpy - Yours is a 2 stroke right? If so I would reccomend with Sea Foam with the old plugs in it as well with.

It makes 2 strokes run good, like they use to could :)

http://forums.iboats.com/engine-frequently-asked-questions-faq/decarbing-faq-158076.html


Good read Gerry! Def gonna consider doing this in the spring. Thanks!

[shrimpman steve]

No doubt going to add sea foam deep creep decarbon treatment to the list