What do you buy for your boat? And what does your boat need before the season?

[HB Vic]

I was talking to someone the other day and we were discussing what we buy (either in parts, upgrades, or service) for our boats.

I've been bad lately, the past couple years I haven't done much of my own anything. So I've found myself paying for a few things. Some of them I would never tackle myself, others I'm kind of ashamed to admit I pay other to do. So I'll start:

The DCB:

Annual Service
25hr services (engine and drive fluids)
Drive service (20-25hrs)
Details (yikes)
Interior remodel
Gel repair


The Toon (27' Playcraft with 496):

Annual service
Sound system (yikes, I should have done this)
Service - boat is actually having a problem right now

After the toon gets repaired, it really needs trailer bunks. Other than that both have been pretty well kept.
But the season is coming up fast.

[Joker]

Nothing to the boat. Working on redoing the trailer bunks at the current time. I figured 1 bolt out of 4 left on a few of them means its time.

[HB Vic]

Nothing to the boat. Working on redoing the trailer bunks at the current time. I figured 1 bolt out of 4 left on a few of them means its time.

Ever hire anyone to replace your bunks? I almost did until I found out he used lags 😁


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[Joker]

Ever hire anyone to replace your bunks? I almost did until I found out he used lags 😁


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That's what I heard so I'm gonna put it in at mohave next weekend and leave it overnight then work on the trailer at home.


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[FormulaZR]

I have to get a Place Diverter o-ring before the boat goes back out again...

I'd like to swap the intake from the Fast 90 to a Holley Hi-Ram, and retune. Not sure when that'll happen.

[28eliminator]

Gel repair, new stainless rub rail, and some new gauges. gonna pull the drive and have someone check it out before spring also.. Making me a little nervous.


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[Singleton]

This years list (excluding service on engine and drive)
- Full hydro steering
- Dana Headers
- stainless fenders on trailer
- clear LED lights on trailer with Crome grommets
- re carpet sponsons (had to pull carpet on port side when fuel sender broke at DS last year)
- touch up painted rub rail


2013 List (excluding service for engine and drive)
- external hydro assist steering
- new fuel sender units


2012 (excluding service for engine and drive)
- re did the engine hatch vinyl
- new gauges
- new wheel
- re gel sponsons
- full color sand and buff

[HB Vic]

This years list (excluding service on engine and drive)
- Full hydro steering
- Dana Headers
- stainless fenders on trailer
- clear LED lights on trailer with Crome grommets

2013 List (excluding service for engine and drive)
- external hydro assist steering
- new fuel sender units

2012 (excluding service for engine and drive)
- re did the engine hatch vinyl
- new gauges
- new wheel
- re gel sponsons
- full color sand and buff

Good lord lol. You're gonna be busy.


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[Singleton]

Good lord lol. You're gonna be busy.


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I added more to the list. I try to do something small each year. My list is getting smaller and smaller that soon entire new interior and engine will be done. I will be keeping KMG Boat (rub rail and carpet) and WOT (everything else including service) busy for a few weeks.

[Napanutt]

Ever hire anyone to replace your bunks? I almost did until I found out he used lags 😁


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My bunks need replacing. I guess I'm newer than I thought. What's wrong with lags?
I did replace all four wheel bearings on the trailer last weekend after throwing one in October.

[SBS933]

Re-Did the Upholstery (someone used orange degreaser)
Added a Rudder (It's a jet) Fuck you GRADS
Added a HPH (High Performance housing Nozzle)
Installed a New Stereo System
Color Sand and Detail
Re- Carpeted the bunks
Painted the trailer
New Tires On The Trailer
Rebuilt Heads
New Fuel Pump
DONE

[Slacker]

Not much for this year, I already added 2 speakers, in about 15 hours change oils. I want to add a water preasure gauge. That's about it, after all it is just a Toon.

[LB247XS]

Gel repair on the bottom
Exhaust manifolds
Drive service
Hull detailed she's in need of a good polishing

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[HB Vic]

My bunks need replacing. I guess I'm newer than I thought. What's wrong with lags?
I did replace all four wheel bearings on the trailer last weekend after throwing one in October.

Lags don't last long. SS through carriage bolts are the way to go.


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[HB Vic]

I added more to the list. I try to do something small each year. My list is getting smaller and smaller that soon entire new interior and engine will be done. I will be keeping KMG Boat (rub rail and carpet) and WOT (everything else including service) busy for a few weeks.

WOT are good guys 👍

I've also heard good stuff about KMG.


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[Tishimself]

Trailer work end of Feb.

New SS fenders
New bunks
Have a 6 tire set of Kragen? Schiada wheels and tires, like to get them on it
New brakes, and calipers on the brakes, bleed them and get them in order
Spray a little paint touch up

Boat

Tune up
Check outdrive
Prep for summer
Custom Paint AZ numbers on bow, Az stickers also
Clean wash and super detail

Yukon
Alignment on all wheels
Change fluids in Diff
Get Reg. current
Get ins. back on it (in storage status right now)

Maybe slight bit of gelcoat work later in year..has beaching scars under the bow
Also upholstery touch ups....

Not too much...:)

These tires....




If I cant get them to fit, I will have to sell them. They are in the garage, under a cover, in pristine condition...anyone interested in them??

[HypNautic]

'13 re-gelled the bottom. New stereo (head unit speakers and subs) couple new seat cushions.

This year, I want to replace the interior.

[Menace Marine]

My bunks need replacing. I guess I'm newer than I thought. What's wrong with lags?
I did replace all four wheel bearings on the trailer last weekend after throwing one in October.

Just did trailer bunks on a cole today.
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Always use stainless carriage bolts and hardware. Lag bolts eventually work loose. Or worse yet get stuck in the support and when the wood eventually brakes away they end up in the bottom of the boat.


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[Menace Marine]

My repair list is small this year. Just service on the boat. Oils, filters, and water pump.


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[LB247XS]

Trailer work end of Feb.

New SS fenders
New bunks
Have a 6 tire set of Kragen? Schiada wheels and tires, like to get them on it
New brakes, and calipers on the brakes, bleed them and get them in order
Spray a little paint touch up

Boat

Tune up
Check outdrive
Prep for summer
Custom Paint AZ numbers on bow, Az stickers also
Clean wash and super detail

Yukon
Alignment on all wheels
Change fluids in Diff
Get Reg. current
Get ins. back on it (in storage status right now)

Maybe slight bit of gelcoat work later in year..has beaching scars under the bow
Also upholstery touch ups....

Not too much...:)

These tires....


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If I cant get them to fit, I will have to sell them. They are in the garage, under a cover, in pristine condition...anyone interested in them??

Hey TH with all that stuff on your list looks to me the boat is staying with you.I'm glad so I hope we will meet up this summer brother:thumbup:

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[LB247XS]

Gel repair on the bottom
Exhaust manifolds
Drive service
Hull detailed she's in need of a good polishing

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Speaking of exhaust manifolds does anybody have a pair of stock ones for the 7.4 MPI.

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[240Hallett]

Ever hire anyone to replace your bunks? I almost did until I found out he used lags 😁


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Sounds like you called the wrong guy. Try Sean at Bunkrepair in Havasu. He used all stainless carriage bolts with double nuts and nylocks on mine.

[240Hallett]

Besides normal service and teak oil, I replaced the stock shifter with this Dana unit that I got from a board member. Thanks Paul31768

[HB Vic]

Do you have a favorite place to get your boat parts and supplies?? Say like Eddie Marine or Rex Marine.

Or do you just have whoever is doing the work buy the parts?

[240Hallett]

Do you have a favorite place to get your boat parts and supplies?? Say like Eddie Marine or Rex Marine.

Or do you just have whoever is doing the work buy the parts?

I do most of my own stuff. I deal with Eddie Marine a lot because they have nice stuff and they do other shit like Hotrod parts and powder coating. For regular service items like filters Rode's Way is convenient and cool guys to deal with.