Ferg's Winter Project
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Re: Ferg's Winter Project
Making some great progress man, I can't wait till I get to start working on mine! The engine sounds fine to me, I'm looking foward to you splashing this thing and posting some peformance numbers
Ryan, Martha, Ana and Nathan Toler.
(SOLD)1992 24' monark sun spa 240 1996 (rebuilt) Johnson 112
2014 South Bay chassis (IN THE WORKS)
2006 dodge ram quad cab
Crosby Texas
(SOLD)1992 24' monark sun spa 240 1996 (rebuilt) Johnson 112
2014 South Bay chassis (IN THE WORKS)
2006 dodge ram quad cab
Crosby Texas
Re: Ferg's Winter Project
Did you notice any knocking noise? Not sure on how these things work or are supposed to sound.
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Re: Ferg's Winter Project
I don't here a knocking noise maybe a squeaking noise though...if you have any doubt I'd have a tech look over it before you take it out. My first boat, I blew the engine. I dident know anything about propping a boat and I was turning 6300rpms on a engine that had a max of 5500rpms. I know now $4500 later
Ryan, Martha, Ana and Nathan Toler.
(SOLD)1992 24' monark sun spa 240 1996 (rebuilt) Johnson 112
2014 South Bay chassis (IN THE WORKS)
2006 dodge ram quad cab
Crosby Texas
(SOLD)1992 24' monark sun spa 240 1996 (rebuilt) Johnson 112
2014 South Bay chassis (IN THE WORKS)
2006 dodge ram quad cab
Crosby Texas
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Re: Ferg's Winter Project
Sweet job man! Sounds good.THE FLOATER is ready to go as well!
This place may explode on the Tuesday after Memeriol Day!
This place may explode on the Tuesday after Memeriol Day!
Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
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94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
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94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
Re: Ferg's Winter Project
You and Craig BOTH suck
Engine sounded great to me! They are always a little throaty out of the water.
I couldn't quite tell from the vid if you had water coming out your peephole (or even where it is for sure). Usually not a dealbreaker as those motor muffs kind of suck at times. Sometimes there is a second smaller hole that needs to be covered with a piece of duct tape in order for the muffs to work right. Sometimes cheaper muffs just don't seal well. You can overcome sometimes by cranking up your water pressure a bit. Be careful of running it much or at all if you are not pumping out the pee hole. Not trying to alarm you, mate. It'll be fine once you drop it in...just make sure it is peeing then.
Engine sounded great to me! They are always a little throaty out of the water.
I couldn't quite tell from the vid if you had water coming out your peephole (or even where it is for sure). Usually not a dealbreaker as those motor muffs kind of suck at times. Sometimes there is a second smaller hole that needs to be covered with a piece of duct tape in order for the muffs to work right. Sometimes cheaper muffs just don't seal well. You can overcome sometimes by cranking up your water pressure a bit. Be careful of running it much or at all if you are not pumping out the pee hole. Not trying to alarm you, mate. It'll be fine once you drop it in...just make sure it is peeing then.
ToddBob
'Al the Mirthmaker' (The Third)
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Rainy Lake/Voyageurs National Park
International Falls, MN
'Al the Mirthmaker' (The Third)
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Rainy Lake/Voyageurs National Park
International Falls, MN
Re: Ferg's Winter Project
Thanks all. I also confirmed with the guy that rebuilt it. He said what I'm hearing is the compressor and it's normal.
It was peeing, just not a very strong stream. It was much better if I held the muffs on tight though. I was nervous at first as it took a couple of minutes before it started peeing at all.
It was peeing, just not a very strong stream. It was much better if I held the muffs on tight though. I was nervous at first as it took a couple of minutes before it started peeing at all.
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Re: Ferg's Winter Project
I haven't posted in quite a while. Sorry about that.
Don't have a lot of progress pics, but I have gotten a lot done. Mostly paperwork items
Boat / Trailer: Registered
Boat: Titled
Insurance: ....Still in process
Control cables installed
Hydraulic steering hooked up and working
Fuel line hooked up
Binnacle installed
Gauges / lighting wired up
Radio: don't think it works
Got the boat moved out of the shed where it was being build and is now in a storage building for 24/7 access
Left to do:
- I still need to install the gate stops. Unfortunately, the fencing must have shifted at some point and now I need to spread the front / rear a little bit apart to try and get the gate to shut and fit in the gate stop slot. The fencing is a bit too close together right now
- Install the small cables that have the bimini pins hooked to them
- Install the other 1/2 of the furniture once it arrive
Crazy to think that it is about complete
Don't have a lot of progress pics, but I have gotten a lot done. Mostly paperwork items
Boat / Trailer: Registered
Boat: Titled
Insurance: ....Still in process
Control cables installed
Hydraulic steering hooked up and working
Fuel line hooked up
Binnacle installed
Gauges / lighting wired up
Radio: don't think it works
Got the boat moved out of the shed where it was being build and is now in a storage building for 24/7 access
Left to do:
- I still need to install the gate stops. Unfortunately, the fencing must have shifted at some point and now I need to spread the front / rear a little bit apart to try and get the gate to shut and fit in the gate stop slot. The fencing is a bit too close together right now
- Install the small cables that have the bimini pins hooked to them
- Install the other 1/2 of the furniture once it arrive
Crazy to think that it is about complete
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Re: Ferg's Winter Project
on the water in no time!
Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
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94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
Re: Ferg's Winter Project
Water test this weekend hopefully
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Re: Ferg's Winter Project
Nice rebuild!!!!!
Norfolk Lake Arkansas
Trumann, Arkansas
2008 SunTracker Regency Edition 22 Party Barge 135hp I/O
"It Is What It Is"
Pulled by: 06 Dodge 2500 Big Horn 5.9 Cummins
Trumann, Arkansas
2008 SunTracker Regency Edition 22 Party Barge 135hp I/O
"It Is What It Is"
Pulled by: 06 Dodge 2500 Big Horn 5.9 Cummins
Re: Ferg's Winter Project
Thanks!
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Re: Ferg's Winter Project
Great job now its time to enjoy.
Truman Lake
1986 24' Playcraft "The Georgia Peach"
1996 Evinrude 88 HP
14x11 Prop
1986 24' Playcraft "The Georgia Peach"
1996 Evinrude 88 HP
14x11 Prop
Re: Ferg's Winter Project
Hmph
ToddBob
'Al the Mirthmaker' (The Third)
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Rainy Lake/Voyageurs National Park
International Falls, MN
'Al the Mirthmaker' (The Third)
Build-- viewtopic.php?f=16&t=14007
Rainy Lake/Voyageurs National Park
International Falls, MN
Re: Ferg's Winter Project
Got it out today on the water for trials!!!
Unfortunately though. The 1st picture below lead to the 2nd picture below. Was going well till this happened. Ended up waiting on the lake for a 1/2 hour or so. Not many out on the lake today (50*). Only bass tournament people, and they weren't stopping. Don't blame them though, they were on schedules.
Unfortunately though. The 1st picture below lead to the 2nd picture below. Was going well till this happened. Ended up waiting on the lake for a 1/2 hour or so. Not many out on the lake today (50*). Only bass tournament people, and they weren't stopping. Don't blame them though, they were on schedules.
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