Author Topic: Tim's Intimidator rebuild ... (Read 75694 times)

OleRed · « **Reply #160 on:** May 08, 2012, 09:29:41 PM »

you can not set up a proper alignment with this mis-alignment, with-out shims, but that will create a hard mount, motor noise thru-out the hull, and when this mount failed it caused an immedient vibration, and noise, obvious vibration continually, what fooled me is it failed after "grabbing air" like you did in the video Rich, I would have suspected the port mount to fail, but when I got to thinking about it, both rear mounts are suspect to the same torgue, when the forward mounts are more subject to a torque issue on the port side.
On the 4 and 6 cylinders, the front mount is more critical, a structural failure there can be corrected by re-aligning ... but just for the present.

still_fishin · « **Reply #161 on:** May 10, 2012, 07:59:50 PM »

I still have those_________________,___________,________ vibrations. Though not as bad. Now I'm going to look into all the other possibilities. It makes them a lot more in the water then on the trailer.
I guess the one good thing that came out out of todays run was my get out of jail free card. I smoked a log, darn near tree at around 40. A loud boom and a heck of a thud. No new vibrations but I still figured something bent or broke so I babied it back. Pulled it out to find no sign of the impact. Sweet.

CVX Fever · « **Reply #162 on:** May 11, 2012, 12:51:49 PM »

Last time I had a drive vibration it was the prop. It was in perfect condition but the rebuilder didn't bother balancing it.

still_fishin · « **Reply #163 on:** May 11, 2012, 03:35:01 PM »

I stole this prop off my 18 and there wasn't any vibrations when on that boat.

fireman24mn · « **Reply #164 on:** May 11, 2012, 04:31:38 PM »

On my V184 I have a vibration that I have not been able to find I only get it when turning to the right I can't figure it out either. In the last couple years i did gimble, ujoints, prop and it is still there, better but still there.

Jason · « **Reply #165 on:** May 11, 2012, 10:17:29 PM »

Tim, Maybe try swapping outdrives with your 18. At least you could eliminate that....

still_fishin · « **Reply #166 on:** May 12, 2012, 08:55:04 AM »

Jason, I never thought of switching the drives. Looks like I know what I'm doing this week.

michael999 · « **Reply #167 on:** June 23, 2012, 10:27:25 AM »

Quote from: David CVX-16 on March 13, 2012, 10:04:39 PM

Interior from a 1978 CVX 16.

where you buy the cvx16 boat??

Hyperacme · « **Reply #168 on:** June 23, 2012, 10:49:41 AM »

He was just showing a picture of a 1978 CVX interior.

still_fishin · « **Reply #169 on:** June 24, 2012, 11:56:48 PM »

Picked the 20 up on Saturday from Rite Way. They did one amazing job on the cover. I don't think the price was out of line either.
I know pictures are best so...........

Hyperacme · « **Reply #170 on:** June 25, 2012, 03:47:28 PM »

Pretty cool Tim ...

AWESOME pictures !

still_fishin · « **Reply #171 on:** June 30, 2012, 02:04:02 AM »

I saw that Gregg had asked how much the cover was over on David thread. $400.

still_fishin · « **Reply #172 on:** June 30, 2012, 02:20:40 AM »

Ok, first off, I have an insane amount if respect for all those who make a living in the upholstery trade. I've had multiple melt downs and I'm not done yet. PATIENCE!!!!!!!!!!!! Most days it hides from me.

Those same men and women in the upholstery trade, could you please take it easy on me, it is my first.

All kidding aside, let the comments fly, I have thick skin.

So, on to my first interior...........

Rear seat and carpet are unfinished. Any opinions on a carpet color? I really haven't looked yet.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #173 on:** June 30, 2012, 07:00:02 AM »

Looks good Tim ...
The way vinyl walks and stretches is even frustrating for experts, you and Doran both did a pretty good job for first timers.
Can't say anything bad about your work .. because you did a better job then I could have done !

David CVX-16 · « **Reply #174 on:** June 30, 2012, 07:55:36 AM »

I would choose a little darker color than the seats. Some warm color that compliments the orange - a darker orange or a brown.

75starflight · « **Reply #175 on:** June 30, 2012, 08:52:19 AM »

I did the same thing that david is suggesting with my carpet in the starflite as you saw at rathbun. A brown carpet with the orange interior.

WetRaider · « **Reply #176 on:** June 30, 2012, 10:47:21 AM »

Not a bad job at all, Tim. I'm sure you've noticed that a "pro" really has to tug and stretch the vinyl into place, where as we amateurs take it a little easy. It takes experience to know how much stress your seams will hold while trying to shove a seat up into something you've just spent quality time putting together. We tend to fear ripping something apart because we don't yet know what the vinyl and stitching can handle. I think the seats look great. Did you sew the pleats in yourself? I wouldn't trust myself to stay parallel so many times in a row.

I thought Brandon's carpet looked really nice at the meet here at Rathbun. I've thought about getting that padded 3/8" rubberized vinyl flooring for mine. Nonslip, should help quiet down some of the ride, too. Haven't bothered looking for it in rolls yet, though.

V153 · « **Reply #177 on:** June 30, 2012, 03:06:36 PM »

Quote from: still_fishin on June 30, 2012, 02:04:02 AM

I saw that Gregg had asked how much the cover was over on David thread. $400.

Dunno what kinda material it is but that's a purty freakin nice cover for $400 bucks!?

Installed this one on a 9' Whaler yesterday'n charged the guy $400. He's got deep pockets ... But seriously $400 is a heckuva price Tim. Looks great!

still_fishin · « **Reply #178 on:** July 02, 2012, 03:07:53 PM »

Just got off the phone with Rite Way canvas out of Winona, MN. They said the material was soft touch. It is suppose to be for delicate surfaces like our wind shields. That price is good for anyone else as well.

Burnin Daylight · « **Reply #179 on:** July 02, 2012, 03:54:37 PM »

It's it waterproof and can it be towed? That does look very nice.