Author Topic: CVZ-18 restore thread...part 2 (Read 165219 times)

dorelse · « **Reply #320 on:** June 28, 2011, 01:16:18 AM »

The gas tank has been 'creatively cleaned'. We'll see if it works. I've got an extra in-line viewable filter so I can monitor & clean out if necessary.

Ok, today's progress. I'm out of time, so I had to adopt a 'That'll do' mentality. I roughed in a flimsy & ugly rear seat & seat backs. It'll work for our trip, but let the record show...its ugly & I'm not happy with it.

Spent some time with the $30.00 Harbor Freight buffer today, starting to show some promise:

The seats look like an elephant with the runs was in the boat...but again...'That'll do' until my interior arrives in Aug.

dorelse · « **Reply #321 on:** June 28, 2011, 09:25:42 AM »

Man is that ugly. Walked out passed the boat to leave for work...I just keep telling myself...it'd do until the interior comes...its not permanent.

Hotwired · « **Reply #322 on:** June 28, 2011, 11:37:35 AM »

Under the cooler and a beach towel ... will look just fine. And you will not have to yell at anyone because they are standing on your new cushions!!! Keep up the good work!

dorelse · « **Reply #323 on:** June 28, 2011, 12:10:56 PM »

Yes, we can use it without regard to the upholstery...its meant to be used...and used, and used.

Dunking tonight...as near as I've been able to tell, it hasn't been used in 15 years, so I'm excited to get it wet!

MarkS · « **Reply #324 on:** June 29, 2011, 01:45:16 PM »

Looks pretty good for a "quickie" Doran, if you hit the white parts with a little brown spray paint, it would hardly be noticeable. Nice re-design, I like it. How'd the maiden voyage (relaunch) go?

dorelse · « **Reply #325 on:** June 29, 2011, 02:00:54 PM »

Quote from: MarkS on June 29, 2011, 01:45:16 PM

Looks pretty good for a "quickie" Doran, if you hit the white parts with a little brown spray paint, it would hardly be noticeable. Nice re-design, I like it. How'd the maiden voyage (relaunch) go?

I haven't floated it yet...I wanted to make sure my insurance was to snuff...just in case. Planning on ~~dunking~~ floating it tonight.

Yep, it'll work for this summer. I hope to have my real seats in for the meet, but the rear bench may not make it. Then I have the winter to do the rest of the upholstery.

dorelse · « **Reply #326 on:** June 29, 2011, 11:18:25 PM »

Well, a successful water test tonight. No video, very busy ramps. I think everyone knows I'll post tons when I get back from vacation!

The water stayed on the outside, and it ran just fine. I did not go 'out' on the boat, just floated off the trailer, ran it for a few mins then back on the trailer, and checked the bilge for water.

Rich_V174SS · « **Reply #327 on:** June 29, 2011, 11:21:11 PM »

Attaboy Dor, stop teasing us and get the thing wet for cripes sake! Did you put it in gear and back a few times to check out the shift operation? Notice how the shift interrupt operates when it's in the water?

dorelse · « **Reply #328 on:** June 29, 2011, 11:26:37 PM »

Quote from: Rich_V174SS on June 29, 2011, 11:21:11 PM

Attaboy Dor, stop teasing us and get the thing wet for cripes sake! Did you put it in gear and back a few times to check out the shift operation? Notice how the shift interrupt operates when it's in the water?

I didn't Rich. Of the 16 ramps at the lake only 4 are usable b/c of the high water levels, and they were pretty busy. I'll have all the time & no pressure of a launch ramp for the next 8 days, so I'm planning to do the fine tuning when I get up there.

I'm hoping the power steering is ok as well.

The video camera is all charged up.

I can't thank you enough for the help & guidance Rich!

carlsoncvx18 · « **Reply #329 on:** June 30, 2011, 05:24:52 AM »

Doran

We will going up north of Park Rapids on Bad Medicine Lake over the 4th weekend.

I think you mentioned that is the area you are going?

May get a chance to see each other

Jeff

Jerry · « **Reply #330 on:** June 30, 2011, 06:45:07 AM »

Compeneros in Dorset Sunday night. Have one for me!!

dorelse · « **Reply #331 on:** June 30, 2011, 09:47:01 AM »

Quote from: carlsoncvx18 on June 30, 2011, 05:24:52 AM

Doran

We will going up north of Park Rapids on Bad Medicine Lake over the 4th weekend.

I think you mentioned that is the area you are going?

May get a chance to see each other

Jeff

Yep, we're North of PR as well. Boot Lake - by Two Inlets...

Holy crap...we're like 10 miles from each other. Small world! We're at Half Moon Trail Resort.

dorelse · « **Reply #332 on:** June 30, 2011, 09:53:13 AM »

Quote from: Jerry on June 30, 2011, 06:45:07 AM

Compeneros in Dorset Sunday night. Have one for me!!

Jerry - We've tried going twice...both times they were closed. Kids like the Logging Camp...its a total rip off, but we're a fan of 'Big Breakfasts' and the kids like harassing the chickens...so I'm sure we'll be going there again this year.

We also really love Rocky's Pizza in PR.

Heading to St. Cloud first thing tomorrow, can't wait!

barehooks · « **Reply #333 on:** June 30, 2011, 10:28:58 AM »

We have a camper at elkhorn resort on south twin lake which is north of 113 on county road 4 west of bad medicine lake about 5-6 miles, will float the 235 there this weekend, our son will have the 212 on cass lake checking out star island. would rather be up at the cabin on lake of the woods but this will work out ok.

dorelse · « **Reply #334 on:** June 30, 2011, 11:04:36 AM »

Decisions, decisions huh?

We'd love to have a place up North, but its 400 miles to PR, and I just don't think that makes it an easy weekend getaway...

Jerry · « **Reply #335 on:** June 30, 2011, 05:19:01 PM »

Logging camp is nasty. West forty just outside of town, great food good price, You will thank me.

dorelse · « **Reply #336 on:** July 03, 2011, 09:24:33 AM »

Success! Boats runnung great, shifts fine. No power steering though...but I'm not complaining.

Feels darn good to be on the water with it. Kids are having a blast...and that's the whole point!

Rich_V174SS · « **Reply #337 on:** July 03, 2011, 09:51:55 AM »

Awsome! Where's the video?
Why no power steering? If the cable is tight then you're fighting against the cable and the power steering doesn't do any good. The cable needs to be bind-free to reap the benefits of power steering. If that's the case replace the cable if you can.

MarkS · « **Reply #338 on:** July 03, 2011, 12:05:24 PM »

Glad to hear she's running out okay Doran, ENJOY!

dorelse · « **Reply #339 on:** July 03, 2011, 02:17:44 PM »

Video will have to wait...satellite internet is too slow, but rest assured, I have some!

Steering is manageable without ps working...so just gonna enjoy!