What Did You Do To Your Boat This Week?

@Sea Chaser Better now then when the springs are bitting or 30 degree, been there done that, got the tshirt from last year. Salt away from a tree sprayer immediately after every dunk now, rather than when I get home.
Good idea I’m wondering how I can get more life span out of these calipers. Feel like I replaced them 2 years ago. Maybe 3. But didn’t last long at all .
Should have also shopped around or even got them off Amazon but I’m impatient and wanted it done so I don’t have any excuse to get out .
 
Good idea I’m wondering how I can get more life span out of these calipers. Feel like I replaced them 2 years ago. Maybe 3. But didn’t last long at all .
Should have also shopped around or even got them off Amazon but I’m impatient and wanted it done so I don’t have any excuse to get out .
Also my buddy said to take them apart annually and put antiseize between calipers and pads. I’ll do it in the fall.
 
Good idea I’m wondering how I can get more life span out of these calipers. Feel like I replaced them 2 years ago. Maybe 3. But didn’t last long at all .
Should have also shopped around or even got them off Amazon but I’m impatient and wanted it done so I don’t have any excuse to get out .
What I’ve found is, the only way to get more life is to not use it 🤷‍♂️
I re-do my brakes and calipers every 2 years, bearings every year. Doesn’t seem to matter how much I rinse and care for it, etc. Just happens when you launch & pull out 25-30 times a year.
 
Brakes, rotors and bearings done March 2021. I gave them a check last month and will leave them another season. I always spray brakes after dipping in salt when I will be gone for a few days, otherwise spray them at home when local. They are holding.
 
Just finished installing Teak EVA in the interior of the Seasport after fastening the sole ,glassing it in and gelcoating.Should look pretty good once I refinish the Teak doors,drawers etc..
I didn’t see this until now, that looks fantastic 👍
 
A couple weeks ago after a suggestion from buddy I wet sandied the remaining part of the boat that need to be done to get the Grady colours all matched up. Pat suggested I use the 2 part poly glow system and so I did and it's a lot of work but wow . The hull came out in show room condition :) 20250412_110046.jpg20250412_110102.jpg
 
That 150 is a beauty - while everyone always likes the idea of squeezing every last hp out of the block, I appreciate owning an engine that is somewhat understressed.

Keep in mind that while the Suzuki 2.9L block may be rated between 150-200hp, all motors in that range offer very similar peak torque. The 150hp model puts out 237nm @ 4000rpm, whereas the 200hp model tops out at 249nm @ 4000rpm. Likely the only difference is a milder cam, and a higher redline.


Happy Boating - don't forget to follow the break-in procedure
VVT on the 175/200, not on the 150. Once you’re on step you’d not likely know the difference, but the vvt shows up when you’re climbing mountains offshore.
 
Did my first 300 hr service on my 90 merc. I have never changed an impeller on a large motor before so I was a bit worried after all the horror stories I have head.

Came off relatively easily. Mercury has a location where you can fit a pry bar between the lower unit and leg. I stuck one in with a leather glove on it to avoid scratches. Popped off with realitivly little effort.

I was able to align the drive shaft but the shift shaft was a bit of a challenge. I was able to reach in between the lower unit and leg with thin needle nose pliers while the driveshaft was engaged. I rotated the shift shaft slightly and it popped right in. I confirmed it was in neutral and put all the nuts on. Success and I feel much more confident for next time. Made sure to grease the drive shaft etc as well.
 

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Nice work on changing out the impeller. These days the recommended interval for changing out the impeller and also thermostats is 300 hours. I put 300 hrs/season on my engines so both are now on my annual maintenance list. Same too for changing both internal and external zincs. Easy to forget about the internals, and the pic below shows you how much they wear out from doing their job after 300 hours.
 

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Nice work on changing out the impeller. These days the recommended interval for changing out the impeller and also thermostats is 300 hours. I put 300 hrs/season on my engines so both are now on my annual maintenance list. Same too for changing both internal and external zincs. Easy to forget about the internals, and the pic below shows you how much they wear out from doing their job after 300 hours.
Good point in the zincs. Mine is on a trailer but I did check and clean them off with a wire brush. I should probably just replace. I am not sure if my Mercury has internal zincs. Do all engines or is it specific to manufacture?
 
Good point in the zincs. Mine is on a trailer but I did check and clean them off with a wire brush. I should probably just replace. I am not sure if my Mercury has internal zincs. Do all engines or is it specific to manufacture?
Many of the mercs do not (none of mine do) I don't know about the 90-115.
 
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