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Heefus wrote:Well well well....look what the cat dragged in
I didn't even see this post. I still say that you need to run down here btw.
Hey, you run up here pal!
You two run where you want but I feel like I might be stuck in the middle if you 'BUMP' into one another mid-way!
Growing old is inevitable,but growing up is optional
1984 F36 w/350 Crusaders 'Reel Class'
2011 Trojan Rendevous
Solomons Get Together 2011
Ocean City 2012,2013,2015
I believe its Seneca Creek I am on. Briar Point! Just know that I am no longer at Bowley's! Don't want to be either!
Growing old is inevitable,but growing up is optional
1984 F36 w/350 Crusaders 'Reel Class'
2011 Trojan Rendevous
Solomons Get Together 2011
Ocean City 2012,2013,2015
Whats wrong with the location? At least she will be able to find you except when your out running for parts! My wife wishes ours was in our front yard but.............that isn't happening!
Growing old is inevitable,but growing up is optional
1984 F36 w/350 Crusaders 'Reel Class'
2011 Trojan Rendevous
Solomons Get Together 2011
Ocean City 2012,2013,2015
OK, where do I start? This will be a slip dweller. It needs to float. I will make sure both engines run good, in case we do take her on a short trip.
I am going to remove everything from inside. We will clean and inspect everything. Gauges on the FB don't work, I'd like to go over everything and just see how it works. I understand there are more drain plugs toward the front? I have it blocked so there is fall to the stern for drainage.
This is our first slip boat. First twin engine boat too. I just want to make the most of it while I have it on the hard.
First you address the items that you can NOT do while its in the water. Like removing and rebedding all thru hulls, Check the condition of your spray rails. Mine had started rotting so I made a new set and installed. Re-pack stuffing boxes while its out of water. You will have to readjust them once its back in the water, no big deal. Check condition of your water and holding tanks. The list can go on for quite a while, I wish I had mine sitting in front of my house last winter! Its 30miles one way to my boat! Well this ought to keep you busy for at least 2 hours!
Growing old is inevitable,but growing up is optional
1984 F36 w/350 Crusaders 'Reel Class'
2011 Trojan Rendevous
Solomons Get Together 2011
Ocean City 2012,2013,2015
Check them real good cause mine looked good and on close inspection they were rotted so I replaced them. A real 'FUN' job on a F36!
Growing old is inevitable,but growing up is optional
1984 F36 w/350 Crusaders 'Reel Class'
2011 Trojan Rendevous
Solomons Get Together 2011
Ocean City 2012,2013,2015
As I am putting the Phoenix back together am using Dripless Shaft Seals, with v drives it is just too darn hard to tighten or repack without pulling power packs. Hopefully they will be fine for many years to come.
Larry Eddington
1984 F-36 Tri Cabin "The Phoenix II"
1978 F-28 "The Phoenix"
Fish Master 2350 Bay Boat
9.5' Dink