What's your winter " to do" list for the V ?

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bgreene

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Besides the winterizing and trailer hub re packing, I've just got a few ideas:

1. Convert front port seat from fixed facing forward to swivel.

2. Enhance snaps on side curtains to avoid risk of flapping / tearing when trailering.

3. caulk bottom of hull rub rail -because I believe it's a possible source of water intrusion
when waves are banging up against the hull.

4. re install cuddy door lock, and move hinge/door hook in to catch just a little easier.

...........and maybe some other things.
 
good plans. I am purchasing some items for when it warms up too install. So come april 15 I am in my slip, I hate this waiting for spring ! I envy the boy's down south, time to hibernate
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gonna try to use it more this winter. we always slack off between thanksgiving and christmas. and i usually use feburary as my trailer rebuild month and feb as my boat project month. i do have a battery isolator switch i need to install. been running it 15 years with no switch, so you know how high on the list that project is
 
Change the spin on fuel filter. (The old one is getting a bit corroded) The new one has a petcock on the bottom to release any accumulated water. :head:

Go to a dual battery system on the V21. Right now it's just a single and I like the idea of a second battery. Investigate a solar panel recharging system and see if it's feasible. :sun:

Upgrade the front bilge pump from a 750 to a 1200. (The main is a 2000).

Choke on the cost of an enclosure for the V21 :cen: and decide to get one "next year" .

Switch from Bourbon to Rum. :drool:
 
spareparts said:
switch from beer to Bourbon :beer:
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This. Except they're both perpetually on my "to drink" list, along with egg nog (home made) for the next few weeks.

I have to figure out why the ol' PD is listing to port. As soon as we get through the holidays. And the egg nog.
 
lathehand said:
Destroyer I've used one of these on my boat for years http://www.harborfreight.com/15-watt-solar-battery-charger-68692.htmland never had a dead battery.
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Lathehand, thanks for the info. Unfortunately that unit is no longer available. Not to worry, the panels themselves are relatively cheap. My question was did they put out enough to keep a battery charged, and you answered that with your comment about using one for years. So again, thank you for the info. :beer:


Whups.... Guess it's still available if you enter the correct info.... it's a 1.5 watt solar panel, not a 15 watt. My bad. Actually, that unit looks like a good thing to use for my garden tractors and some other items that sit for long periods of time. Reading the reviews it's great at maintaining a fully charged battery. I may just buy a few of them. Again, thanks for the link :
 
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I'd like ta strip the old ablative paint off the bottom and see what it looks like under it. Maybe if theres any money left after Christmas a new full enclosure. Really depends on the weather cause It won't fit in the garage.
 
Destroyer,
Maybe I could build a t top out of solar panels and keep the bats charged and run a electric motor no fuel cost LOL
 
Well20F said:
Destroyer,
Maybe I could build a t top out of solar panels and keep the bats charged and run a electric motor no fuel cost LOL
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Actually I already have (2) 2' x 3' solar panels, each producing 13.5+ volts. A 6 square foot panel is .557 square meters. The amount of energy from the sun that hits 1 square meter is between 1100 and 1400 watts, so lets say 1200 watts average.... that's 670 watts per panel. Most panels are between 15% and 20% efficient, so lets say 18% average, that's 120 watts. (This is peek power when the sun is at high noon). For a whole day on the water I should get between 4 and 6 hours of peek watts so, at 5 hours that is 600 watt-hours or .6kw-hr per panel. X2 = 1200 watt-hours, or 1.2 kw-h total. More than enough to recharge the batteries, run LED lights, fish finders, radio, etc. All I really need is the "t" top to mount them to. Been kicking this one around for a while now. I have a radar arch already, but maybe I get rid of that and get a "t" top for the solar panels and the radar.... Or maybe I add to the radar arch to make it into a "t" top and add the panels to that? :head:
 
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Destroyer said:
Actually I already have (2) 2' x 3' solar panels, each producing 13.5+ volts. A 6 square foot panel is .557 square meters. The amount of energy from the sun that hits 1 square meter is between 1100 and 1400 watts, so lets say 1200 watts average.... that's 670 watts per panel. Most panels are between 15% and 20% efficient, so lets say 18% average, that's 120 watts. (This is peek power when the sun is at high noon). For a whole day on the water I should get between 4 and 6 hours of peek watts so, at 5 hours that is 600 watt-hours or .6kw-hr per panel. X2 = 1200 watt-hours, or 1.2 kw-h total. More than enough to recharge the batteries, run LED lights, fish finders, radio, etc. All I really need is the "t" top to mount them to. Been kicking this one around for a while now. I have a radar arch already, but maybe I get rid of that and get a "t" top for the solar panels and the radar.... Or maybe I add to the radar arch to make it into a "t" top and add the panels to that? :head:
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...........but not enough power to keep the on board hot tub warm ?
I'll guess you're an engineer by trade.
 
I want to replace my transom mount transducer with a tilted element,(so it doesn't kick up at speed). Replace my transom drain tubes. Compound/wax,clean etc.
 
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