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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Sat Sep 15, 2018 5:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Facelift & Re-Power |
So my mudmotor went bye bye. I figured now was a good time for a little nip and tuck before I hang an outboard. I figured I’d also get a little mini build thread going on here since I like those and this place has been stale lately. 1854 Gatortail boat that I purchased New in 2015. I pulled all my sears fake turf up off the floor and got to sanding, peeling stickers off etc. I also fixed any loose rivets that we’re holding the floor down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Sat Sep 15, 2018 5:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
We rolled the boat off the trailer and onto barrels, which worked pretty dang slick. Little bro does paint and upholstery so I decided he was qualified to perform the work while I drank beer and yelled. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Sat Sep 15, 2018 5:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
We hit it with two coats of flat khaki enamel that we thinned out and added hardener to do it would spray. I found a paint that they also sell in spray paint cans for easy touch up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Sat Sep 15, 2018 5:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Hydroturf is on order. I’ll update when that comes in. Planning to use the 3M Super 90 adhesive instead of contact cement. Boat goes to the dealer on the 6th for a jackplate and motor hang. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Wchauvin [ Sat Sep 15, 2018 5:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Very nice bro |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Sat Sep 22, 2018 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Turf should have been delivered today. I’ll update when we get that installed. Then I’ll post again when the jack plate and F70 are installed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | FRANKtheTAU [ Sat Sep 22, 2018 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Looking great! Amazing what a fresh coat of paint will do! |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Sun Sep 23, 2018 11:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
I’m thinking between that, a re wire, a new motor and a jacker and it’ll feel brand new also. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Sun Sep 30, 2018 4:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Working on getting the new turf in. Went with the grey molded stuff. Using the 3M super 90 adhesive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Sun Sep 30, 2018 4:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Wrapped up the turf tonight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Wchauvin [ Mon Oct 01, 2018 11:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
That looks damn good |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Mon Oct 01, 2018 11:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Thanks. I’m going to re run all the wiring etc this winter also. I’ll throw that on this same thread. I should have initial tests with the new motor after next weekend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | DmaxHunter [ Mon Oct 01, 2018 3:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Nice work bringing it back to life. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Wchauvin [ Mon Oct 01, 2018 5:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Awesome stuff bro, let me know how it goes and how she runs. She looks real good though |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Wed Oct 03, 2018 10:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Once upon a time...I hit a T post. So while it was easy to take off the trailer I put it back on barrels. Then I sanded down the dented area and the drag mark. Then I used the JB Weld “water weld” product to fill in the textured area. This wasn’t a structural fix. The drag mark and dent was tearing up my bunk slides. I pressed the stuff on flat as I could and let it cure. Then I sanded everything down flat and smooth. Seems ok, seems hard. Hopefully it’ll last a little while. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Wchauvin [ Thu Oct 04, 2018 5:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
While you have it off the trailer, slap some gatorglide on it bro. It will help that repair stay protected and covered. Looking good though, looks like you are doing it right |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Thu Oct 04, 2018 7:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
I’m not going to do gator glide. I won’t be in veggies anymore since I’m going back to the outboard. It would protect my fix a little, but I’m not that worried. I also couldn’t order GG and apply it in time before it goes to the dealer. I’m hoping that if I do everything the right way now...that I won’t have to do it again for a very long time. I use my boat a lot, especially for up here. So I’m particular about it being how I like it. I’m happy with the refurbish so far. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Wchauvin [ Thu Oct 04, 2018 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Cool man, it sure looks like you are doing it the right way. It looks really good and I'm sure since you are doing a good job on it, it will Last you a long time bud |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Mon Oct 08, 2018 1:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Last look when I dropped it off at the dealer. I pick it up tonight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Wchauvin [ Mon Oct 08, 2018 6:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
It's looking on point bro |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Mon Oct 08, 2018 9:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Getting things put back together. Won’t get to run it til Saturday. Went with the Atlas Micro Jacker and I believe it has 5” of life on it. With the plate all the way up and the motor all the way down, there is 10” of motor under the boat. That is with everything mounted on the lowest holes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | JBsuperG [ Tue Oct 09, 2018 5:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Looks great. |
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| Author: | bluesky2012 [ Tue Oct 09, 2018 6:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
You forget how relatively tiny an outboard is until you see one where a SD usually is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Tue Oct 09, 2018 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
No kidding, I’m anxious to start it and let it idle. And then call somebody and have a normal conversation. I was initially worried that it would be too big, but it’s smaller and lighter than the GTR. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Gigafowl [ Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Gonna be a slip slidin rocket ship at WOT... New Yamaha four stroke outboards are pretty fuel efficient too.... Good Luck ! |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
I’m not hoping to go too terribly fast, I don’t think it’ll handle that well. I’m hoping to get a prop that will top out somewhere around 35 or so, but will plane a big load. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Gigafowl [ Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
My Yamaha 90 tunnel rig - worked best with a 3 blade Stiletto 15 pitch the 17 pitch version was faster but didnt spin up with "camp loads" of lumber and gear... At 5000 rpm ran mid 30s... Oddly the 14 pitch four blade - sucked.... It caught "air" and did not like to be surfaced so it was only usefully in the full down position and it did not push loads as well as the 3 blade on that rig... |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
This has a 15p factory 3 blade on it. I’ll see how that does to start. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | OwenDickeson [ Tue Oct 09, 2018 12:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Get you a good stainless prop with cup so you can run it high when you need to. |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Tue Oct 09, 2018 1:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Did you find one that you liked when you were running one? If I can avoid buying a bunch of different wheels I’d be happy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | OwenDickeson [ Tue Oct 09, 2018 2:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Man I cant be for sure exactly what mine was. Powertech for sure, 3 blade with some cup, 15P I believe. Ran around 38-39 on an 1848, and would plane any hunting load imaginable. |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Tue Oct 09, 2018 2:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Ok, that would be my starting guess. I’ve got to get re-familiar with this thing before I start experimenting. I’ll see how this 15p does and if that feels about right I’d pick up something like you mentioned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Gigafowl [ Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
The Yamaha Stiletto brand three blade stainless has a pretty aggressive cup from the factory and would run surfaced so high that motor would overheat cause pickups were out of the water... Put a water pressure gauge on your wish list - you can get away with 30 to 40 seconds of lo pressure and adjust to keep from getting the alarm and motor limiter that cuts power which is standard on the Yamaha... Dont bother with water temp gauge - the pressure gauge gives better advance warning.... |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Yes, that is on the wishlist. I need to gab up a place to mount gauges. Thinking a standard analog tach and the water pressure gauge. Does anybody know if you can get an analog tach that shows an hour reading also? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Fri Oct 12, 2018 9:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
BoT goes in the water for the first time tomorrow. Boy, I’m gonna hammer on some pike in cold water I have been pumping that primer bulb like a bastard to draw fuel into my line before I start the motor tomorrow, but it doesn’t want to prime up. I’ve got the tank vented, not sure what the deal is. I ran all new fuel line and installed a new tank. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Sat Oct 13, 2018 1:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Well it was windy as shit...awesome. Motor got a couple hours of low speed idle and a little run time on it. It seems to hammer out of the hole and is very quiet. I’m getting bad prop chatter at low idle which is extremely aggravating. I’ll call the dealer on Monday and see if we can try a different prop or try one of the flo torq IV hub kits. Otherwise I’m pretty happy, just a little trouble shooting to do. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Wchauvin [ Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
What speeds you getting bro? |
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| Author: | 4Cody4 [ Sat Oct 13, 2018 4:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Only took it to 25. I’m still doing break in and there was a pretty heavy chop. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Wchauvin [ Sat Oct 13, 2018 6:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Facelift & Re-Power |
Roger that bro |
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