Nice.Mike in SC wrote: Sat Nov 07, 2020 7:55 pm Found my "parasitic" drain. Combination of ACR ground lead and Mercathode protection module. Went from 70ma to zero without those two circuits connected. ACR was 10 ma. Merc was 60 ma.
Off season projects.
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Well, I guess you can never say never, but it's a good bet that it won't be Wisconsin and since I have inlaws Canada, I don't have to move there, I can just visit..... Too soon to say where as I don't want to jinx anything, but I can say I have a realtor working.willyswagon wrote: Thu Nov 05, 2020 4:50 pmBig Block Power wrote: Thu Nov 05, 2020 3:49 pmTo Wisconsin!sailor55330 wrote: Thu Nov 05, 2020 1:24 pm My offseason project list is very short......MOVE
(and yes, it's a real possiblity)![]()
To Canada?
Free Health Care.......... and Snowmobiling![]()
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That's awesome! Another person to visit in Florida!sailor55330 wrote: Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:55 amWell, I guess you can never say never, but it's a good bet that it won't be Wisconsin and since I have inlaws Canada, I don't have to move there, I can just visit..... Too soon to say where as I don't want to jinx anything, but I can say I have a realtor working.
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That sounds awesome BBP....who are they 'cause Fl isn't on the destination list! But you can tie up to my dock if things go wellBig Block Power wrote: Mon Nov 09, 2020 12:52 pmThat's awesome! Another person to visit in Florida!sailor55330 wrote: Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:55 amWell, I guess you can never say never, but it's a good bet that it won't be Wisconsin and since I have inlaws Canada, I don't have to move there, I can just visit..... Too soon to say where as I don't want to jinx anything, but I can say I have a realtor working.![]()
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I'm in buddy! See how quick we became buddiessailor55330 wrote: Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:01 amThat sounds awesome BBP....who are they 'cause Fl isn't on the destination list! But you can tie up to my dock if things go wellBig Block Power wrote: Mon Nov 09, 2020 12:52 pmThat's awesome! Another person to visit in Florida!sailor55330 wrote: Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:55 am
Well, I guess you can never say never, but it's a good bet that it won't be Wisconsin and since I have inlaws Canada, I don't have to move there, I can just visit..... Too soon to say where as I don't want to jinx anything, but I can say I have a realtor working.![]()
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Re: Off season projects.
Had my exterior completely restored and coated prior to putting the boat away for the season.
Outside of general maintenance, tuning up etc, my plans when I unwrap my 24SX are
Install a custom built cocktail table I'm having built over the winter
Replace the Bimini with a hardtop
New stereo system. Replace the basic six speaker system the boat has with something new, plus two tower speakers and a sub
Outside of general maintenance, tuning up etc, my plans when I unwrap my 24SX are
Install a custom built cocktail table I'm having built over the winter
Replace the Bimini with a hardtop
New stereo system. Replace the basic six speaker system the boat has with something new, plus two tower speakers and a sub
2005 Cobalt 24SX 350Mag
2010 Key West 186 DC - retired
Lake Winnipesaukee
2010 Key West 186 DC - retired
Lake Winnipesaukee
Re: Off season projects.
Bimini fabric replacement
Aft filler cushion getting made
Bow filler cushion getting made
New sea grass flooring
Fusion stereo with JL speakers
Other end of season squaks and cleaning.
Aft filler cushion getting made
Bow filler cushion getting made
New sea grass flooring
Fusion stereo with JL speakers
Other end of season squaks and cleaning.
2002 Cobalt 282 w/ twin 5.7 GXi Volvo's
Eastern TN. (Lake Chickamauga / Hiwassee River)
Eastern TN. (Lake Chickamauga / Hiwassee River)
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Nice list. Sea grass and stereo most important in my opion.FHAREN wrote: Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:33 pm Bimini fabric replacement
Aft filler cushion getting made
Bow filler cushion getting made
New sea grass flooring
Fusion stereo with JL speakers
Other end of season squaks and cleaning.
2019 Cobalt R3 @ Greers Ferry Lake, AR
Home in Hernando, MS
Home in Hernando, MS
Re: Off season projects.
Krob1114 wrote: Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:17 am
Nice list. Sea grass and stereo most important in my opinion.
Yes, last year was our first year in the 282 and we enjoyed it.
Carpet was due for a replacement; original Sony Xplod 6 disc CD changer was also overdue...
Really loving this boat and really ready for March / April !!!
2002 Cobalt 282 w/ twin 5.7 GXi Volvo's
Eastern TN. (Lake Chickamauga / Hiwassee River)
Eastern TN. (Lake Chickamauga / Hiwassee River)
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Re: Off season projects.
Had too many costly porjects last season, so this off-season I'm focused on sampling what kind of bourbon and beer I want to drink next summer 
2008 Cobalt 302 5.7GXI's
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Lake of the Ozarks
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First step already complete... Hill 4x4 22P props. Next up for the spring is a new Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 93sv
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LOTO - Lake of the Ozarks
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Did you run them yet? Should get out of the hole nice.Holy Smokes wrote: Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:59 am First step already complete... Hill 4x4 22P props. Next up for the spring is a new Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 93sv
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Re: Off season projects.
I just got My boat so I keep finding more stuff to get done but as of now.
My list is
Wetsand, buff and polish whole boat
New speakers
Deep clean cabin
Replace not working courtesy lights
New zippers on full enclosure canvas
Fix horn
Hatch lid actuator
My list is
Wetsand, buff and polish whole boat
New speakers
Deep clean cabin
Replace not working courtesy lights
New zippers on full enclosure canvas
Fix horn
Hatch lid actuator
Re: Off season projects.
1. Donexlint89 wrote: Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:18 pm Oh boy.....
1. Remove/replace that old wood around the dash
2. Install new gauges and maybe switches
3. Install 2 bigger amplifiers
4. Find/fix the small water leak
5. Have the out drive gone through and replace all the bellows
6. Build and install new sub woofer enclosure
7. Replace the head liner in the head
8. Install larger batteries
9. Restore gel coat
2. Gauges installed
3. New amps purchased and waiting for install
4. Still need to look into
5. Presently removed for inspection and repair
6. Template made and verified it will fit
7. Need to do still
8. Need to do still
9. Done
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