Trim Tab install

macojoe

macojoe

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I have not got pictures right now, But I started to do the trim tabs,
First problem is that to put them were they shoulkd go The acuators ended in the center of my scuppers. :(

So instead of the 4 inches from the edge of the boat, I had to go 8" to clear the scupper.


2nd problem is that on the port side there is a 1 inch hose coming out for a saltwater wash down right next to the scupper :-/

So tomorrow I have to glue a dowle in the hole freom the hose, and marine tex over it, Now I will be able to put the other actuoter on and that part of the install will be done.

Nexy problem is that they give tou 4" nipples to get the lines in from the transom, and my transom is 6" thick, so I have to go tomorrow to get longer nipples.

I am taking some pic's as I go and will post all later when I am done.

Wow nothing is simple for me!! :'(

Good news is that the wood was still good!! A little discolored in the bottom were the tabs go but fine.
 
Got one tab set and have the hose hole fixed, I will sand the marine tex and install the other trim tab tomorrow.

the blue tape is blocking the oil hole till I hook it up

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did you note the new paint!!

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New winch, and battery, battery mounted on trailer with marine battery, winch has its own power source, I just charge from time to time.

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New tounge jack and coupler, 5000# jack

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New to me seat, I got off Crigs list complete for $175

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and if I want to stand for the ride it not only moves way back, but the seat drops out and it is now a leaning post!!

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New GPS

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One of two locations for the trim tab rocker switches?

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The other, I am thinking this one even though its a harder place to reach so that water doesn't sit on the switches?

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this is the new hatch holder thing spring! ;) It had a screw one that was a pain! But this spring is great!

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MJ,

The trailer queen is looking good. ;)

The new bottom paint looks sharp. You ever think about getting some vinyl tape and making a boot stripe? I think it makes the job look all that much better.

For my Powerwinch I have a seperate battery that I throw in the back of my Suburban. I was thinking of an idea like yours with maybe a motorcycle battery instead of full size. Are there any electrical genius's here that could figure out a simple charger that could run off of the trailer light circuit?

That seat is 'ZACKTLY what I want. I get black 'n blues in the back of my knees when driving. Where'd ya get it? Any more left?

I can take any day except Tuesday off from work next week. You or CB want to go out on the Monkey Butler while the MJIII is busy getting dolled up? Name the trip gas is on me if you guys can bring some appropriate gear.
 
Thanks every one!!

I just said to my son, that a boot strip would look good!! I have some b lue rope on a fender and I liked the way the blue looked, I think I will do it this week

As for the seat it was on crigslist for $200 and I got it for $175 complete, I like it!!

I have a full size battery on the winch, and I have a 7 pin coupler for the camper on the truck, well one of the wires is for aux power.
I have tnot done it yet but I was thinking that if I run a wire from the coupler to the battery, I will charge the battery as I am driving.

sounds good any way!

Well the trim tabs are done and they work!! I have to drill a hole for the switches but is hot!!, I will do tomorrow when its to be some 15* cooler!

Tsubaki, I want to get it done now so I have nothing to do in the spring!

As far as fisahing goes next weel MB, CB can't go till at least thursday?? So lets see what the weather does when get gets a little closer??

Ok guys I will have some more pic's later, I worked all night then right to the boat, I am going to take a nap, then I have to go out and pick up all the tools! and go to work again.
 
I got the switch done also, so that make the trim tab instakk 100%
To dark for pic's so I will get tomorrow. I have to repaint a small spot on the transom cause I had to repair the hole from the hose, and after I added the dowle and marine tex, I had to sand a little, but thats nothing.
 
boot stripe, new color electronics, new bottom paint, new hinges and hydraulic lifts, TWO count them TWO bildge pumps :o

The Gentrification of the fisherman has begun. I tell you guys I believe the Wind Talker had a life defining moment recently that may have involved green water, don't know for sure but Mohammed has come to the mountain ;D
 
I did all the same on the old boat (except pumps) Just took me 9 years to get it done!

I just want it to get done and enjoy fishing! And i want it all done the right way for a change!

If I am right this is going to be the last boat I own, so as long as the wife has no idea, I might as well spare no expence ;)
 
OK more pic

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I decided to put the switches straight up and down, to keep water out of them

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The Pump, its mounted at least a foot off the floor to keep it dry.

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The Thur hull nipples, they come 3" in the kit, but I had to get 6" as the transom is 5" thick

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Note the huge scuppers!!

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That wood you see in the 2nd pic is were the hose came for the salt water wash down.
The hole was drilled on a angle and believe it or not it starts right in the middle of the nipple for the tabs.
The wood was hammered in with 5200 on it, recessed 1 inch, and then toped off with Marine Tex on the out side.

Here is the next project that I will have done this week, I have to get a 2nd battery and two battery boxes.

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Tabs down  ;)

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