Boat is home

[BigAl13]

ouch

[Hunter 2]

 

[Andys Delight]

Now I can at least say I've put alot of blood and sweat into this boat

[Scott G.]

 

[BigAl13]

eeeewwww lokks like a blue fish bite

[Pops Soul]

When we talk about getting BLOOD on the decks, it's not suppose to be your own  Your lucky you didn't lose you finger dude

[Andys Delight]

Don't tell the Mrs, but I finished up the dash today.  Tomorrow I finish wiring it all back up and then I'm gonna change out the shift position sensor and the low pressure fuel pumps on the engine.  My buddy is coming to help me this weekend with buttoning up the helm and polish/waxing it.  I need the extra hands to hold everything down as I drill new holes to fasten it down. 

Only thing, in the midst of all this I broke the plexiglass visor that goes over the console top to shield the dash from sun and rain.  anyone know where I can go with dimensions to get a custom piece made?

[BigAl13]

Is it just a flat piece of plexi??

[Andys Delight]

Is it just a flat piece of plexi??

I technically could get away with that, but the old piece stuck out about 2-3 inches like a visor and folded over on each side of the console.  It helps keep the dashlights from getting into your field of view at night. 

[BigAl13]

Not understanding 

[IKAT]

Not understanding 

Think he means this--reply # 6

http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=26205.0

[Andys Delight]

Not understanding 

Think he means this--reply # 6

http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=26205.0

Exactly.  I dropped it and it shattered.  It was falling apart to begin with, so a new one is def in order. 

BTW, fuel pumps changed, shift position sensor replaced, dash and console all buttoned back up.  All with one useless finger.  I can see the finish line.

[BigAl13]

 

[Andys Delight]

OK< ran into problem #2.  It tur4ns out after doing some research that pretty much nothing sticks to starboard.  How the heck will I label the switches?

[BigAl13]

epoxy. or stamp them

[Reel McCoy]

OK< ran into problem #2.  It tur4ns out after doing some research that pretty much nothing sticks to starboard.  How the heck will I label the switches?

I am about to work with Starboard for the first time myself and I do see in their literature "If gluing is absolutely necessary products such as 3M's Scotch-weld DP-8005 and Lord Corp. 7540-AB have been used with some success.

[IKAT]

3M's Scotch-Weld DP-8005 glue
Lord Corporation's 7540-AB glue

[Duffman]

I also read the same about starboard.

Bought these labels from West.....http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=17274&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50523&subdeptNum=50549&classNum=50552

Lightly scuffed the starboard where the label would be placed over the switch and pressed the labels on.  Been there for 6 years and still holding well.


....also. If you go to Lockwoods, they have hard plastic labels, sold individually, that have provisions for 2 screw holes to hold them on.  That was my backup plan if the adhesive ones didnt work, just never had to go that route.

[Andys Delight]

I also read the same about starboard.

Bought these labels from West.....http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=17274&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50523&subdeptNum=50549&classNum=50552

Lightly scuffed the starboard where the label would be placed over the switch and pressed the labels on.  Been there for 6 years and still holding well.


....also. If you go to Lockwoods, they have hard plastic labels, sold individually, that have provisions for 2 screw holes to hold them on.  That was my backup plan if the adhesive ones didnt work, just never had to go that route.

You made my day, those are the exact labels I'm using.  Thanks!

[Duffman]

After you scuff lightly (if I remember right I used 400 grit sandpaper)  wipe it with rubbing alcohol, and let dry before pressing the labels on. 

Like I said, labels held fine, even after many hours in hot direct sunlight.