Off Season Stuff

[Madchark]

I'm usually not snowed in by this time of year, but having temps below freezing and two snow storms in one week, all the outside projects are currently on hold. looks like some extra time on the couch and in the basement shop during the week.

This winters projects will consist of rod building with the boys, updating the 2014 tackle, installing the Brockway boat bar in the basement, cut up Elmars Sea Craft for rebuilding, build a head door on the Rose for the wife and maybe find time for a couple beers before the spring details call on the boat.

With having a realistic winter project list, what is your winter 2013/2014 goals, list em up.

By the way, don't let my Wife know the list, she will definitely add some more things.

 

[El Mar]

Since it's winter, I'm going to hang here at DEBF and start fights about Chinese DE Knock offs.

This snow is screwing up project progress. Here's a link to this years winter boat project.

Blast From the Past, 20 SF Redo - Classic SeaCraft Community

 

[Toolate]

Build pool house for a guy, re-do his 2 acres (pool spa rink for the winter with chiller, new driveway etc.), finish 3 baths and roofing/siding remodel on another house and complete another $800k remodel- should all be done by June.

And if I make any $ doing that confused, I will blow it on my "new", "yacht". New engine, keel shoe, shaft, prop, rudder, engine, all tanks and hoses, galley cabinetry, headliner, shower, settee, house door, install new windows, probably hire a painter to finish it.

Sailfishing in Fl for a weekend in Feb. Me an Tito by the fire pit for the rest of the winter nights.

 

[Madchark]

TOOLATE,

Sounds like you have a busy winter ahead of you, skip the first couple items and get going on the boat.

Sucks that we need to make the money to spend the money.

 

[Blitzen]

Todd,
It is bird making for me, where are those pictures?

 

[El Mar]

Todd,
It is bird making for me, where are those pictures?

Greenstick going on the Blitzen?

 

[Madchark]

John,

Sorry, I dropped the ball on you. Bryan can you pm John your top secret links for the Birds.

Thanks

 

[BillD]

Getting this rig ready for the water May/June

"couldn't resist"

 

[El Mar]

Getting this rig ready for the water May/June

"couldn't resist"

Where are all the update photos??

 

[Mike28]

Im drinking fireball all winter

Looking forward to building a new rod for 2014 with the boys, and putting a fresh water system in the boat this winter.

Jimmy Buffett Boat Drinks - YouTube

 

[Keelboater]

"........a new rod........"? Please enlighten me on that project. Feel free to PM to avoid any hijacks here.

 

[El Mar]

"........a new rod........"? Please enlighten me on that project. Feel free to PM to avoid any hijacks here.

Fishing rod, get your mind out of the gutter. Better watch it, Parker2320 likes to go to P-town in the off season.

 

[BOSBoatMan]

My Leblanc center needs finishing...she's right about 98% done. Namely the throttle needs to be moved, the starboard side needs full restoration to get the oxidation removed, bow chocks need to be installed, cleats need to be bedded/reinstalled, and I'd like to install some rod holders. And the waterlines need to come up all over.

And the Eastporter...well, the motor's coming off, fuel tanks removed, entire boat needs wash/wax, and I'm gonna put a 9.9 horsepower to put her around with while I look for a better motor/decide what to do with her.

Shooting for Leblanc to go in weekend after Saint Patrick's Day.

 

[Blitzen]

Bryan, no not my boat just one that I fish on occasionally. I told the owner that if he bought a stick I would make the birds, I like doing stuff like that when the snow is on the ground, the wind is cold as a witch's t_ _ and it is warm and toasty in my shop.

Greenstick going on the Blitzen?

 

[El Mar]

Bryan, no not my boat just one that I fish on occasionally. I told the owner that if he bought a stick I would make the birds, I like doing stuff like that when the snow is on the ground, the wind is cold as a witch's t_ _ and it is warm and toasty in my shop.

All the info I have on birds is posted on this site in the greenstick discussion. There is a dimensioned drawing somewhere in there too.

I still have one bird in stock if you need it.

 

[Keelboater]

BOSman says ........." I'd like to install some rod holders."

If ye install brandy new swivel rod holders, and plan to launch on St. Patty's Day, it sounds like another cable TV show is already in the making!

 

[BOSBoatMan]

Wanna hit up the spring time fishing, in the harbor. No I will not be putting swivel rod holders in a 17 c/c. For now at least. Hit me up in August. I might be out there in Glosta fishing googinhater's slick.

 

[Keelboater]

Fishing rod, get your mind out of the gutter. Better watch it, Parker2320 likes to go to P-town in the off season.

Well, he PM'd me with the details. Unfortunately my winter projects are already carved in stone this year, and the time will fly by. But I'm available for building rods next winter and promise not to talk about P-Town stories in front of the kids.

A) Get the port motor & tranny into the Bertam
B) Finish the starboard motor assembly and wiring harness
C) Finish alarm and flo-scan wiring
D) Install new thru hull transducer
E) Install STBD motor when weather changes
G) Install new seacocks & hoses
H) Install new props
I) Paint bottom

 

[Blitzen]

Thanks Bryan, I am going to try my hand at it. It will be a fun project.
Having done it a few times do you have any tips to make it better or easier?

All the info I have on birds is posted on this site in the greenstick discussion. There is a dimensioned drawing somewhere in there too.

I still have one bird in stock if you need it.

 

[Madchark]

Sounds like a road trip this winter to John's shop. In stead of building just bird houses, we are taking it to the next level of just the bird.