Retrieving, practicing and home-long wait
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I too am going to do some backing up practice, the older I get the less accurate I get.
I only have 1 ft on each side of the door way, and it will only go in one way, or I am unable to close the door.
20 yrs ago, piece of cake, not so today.
Judging from what you say, and what the photo shows, I would take a serious look at that outdrove.
She still is looking good
, better then most her age.
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I only have 1 ft on each side of the door way, and it will only go in one way, or I am unable to close the door.
20 yrs ago, piece of cake, not so today.
Judging from what you say, and what the photo shows, I would take a serious look at that outdrove.
She still is looking good
, better then most her age.
SST
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Thanks. I text my mechanic and waiting for a reply. This really bugs me because I simply cannot understand how I missed this. At the end of 2020 I scrubbed the haul and outdrive before storage. Taking a sponge to clean the drive…..and not see the loose nut? It never ran last year and sat in my driveway. Even then I was always looking at it.
Time to get a security camera.
Time to get a security camera.
Boating is expensive enough without having to have security to protect your stuff.
Even with all the time that I send on mine I miss things.
While running last season I noticed a little water in the bilge, not a lot, maybe a half a cup, never got any worse.
Last winter I put in my new remote oil filter, so this past wk-end, I lit her up and while I was checking to see if the new system had any leaks (none), cool.
While doing this I noticed a small drip-drip-drip of water coming out of my power steering cooler, that I had worked on 2 seasons ago.
Evidently I didn't get it tight enough, it wasn't going anywhere, just needed a half turn with the wrench. Mystery solved.
As I get older, when I think I got it, I look again.
Even with all the time that I send on mine I miss things.
While running last season I noticed a little water in the bilge, not a lot, maybe a half a cup, never got any worse.
Last winter I put in my new remote oil filter, so this past wk-end, I lit her up and while I was checking to see if the new system had any leaks (none), cool.
While doing this I noticed a small drip-drip-drip of water coming out of my power steering cooler, that I had worked on 2 seasons ago.
Evidently I didn't get it tight enough, it wasn't going anywhere, just needed a half turn with the wrench. Mystery solved.
As I get older, when I think I got it, I look again.
SST
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I finally got a hold of the mechanic. We discussed what needed to be taken care of along with changing the impeller which hasn’t been done for at least four years.
But, he told me not to bother bringing the boat to the shop for at least a couple of weeks. He is backlogged with repairs from last year. Reason being, shortage of parts. But not because of China. he says many of the parts needed are made in the US but due to lack of people wanting to work, it has created a shortage. So me and many other will face delays. But at least I’m on the wait list. Seeing as how it’s not going anywhere, I put the tarp on even tho the Fab303 still repelled tons of rain last night.
But, he told me not to bother bringing the boat to the shop for at least a couple of weeks. He is backlogged with repairs from last year. Reason being, shortage of parts. But not because of China. he says many of the parts needed are made in the US but due to lack of people wanting to work, it has created a shortage. So me and many other will face delays. But at least I’m on the wait list. Seeing as how it’s not going anywhere, I put the tarp on even tho the Fab303 still repelled tons of rain last night.
When getting the bimini on I remembered an issue I had forgot from last season. My livorsi speedometer gauge was leaking oil. I know, oil?????? It leaked out on the dash. The gauge has oil in it so it does not bounce around when at high speeds.
But the Ohio River plugs up my Speedo feeder line after a few hours of cruising. So I ordered a GPS speedometer. They are backordered. I'm looking at a six week wait time. I should get it shortly after memorial day, so I'll have it for most of the season.
But the Ohio River plugs up my Speedo feeder line after a few hours of cruising. So I ordered a GPS speedometer. They are backordered. I'm looking at a six week wait time. I should get it shortly after memorial day, so I'll have it for most of the season.
SST
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I am the same way with tight right mirror movement. That’s why I bought the cone to practice in a large forgiving parking lot. It helps.