What Did You Do To Your Boat This Week?
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InterMechanico
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A quick soft winterization. My boat is moored year round in Port Moody at the (fantastic) Reed Point Marina.
I added doses of fuel stabilizer to the main fuel tank (20% full) as well as my (3) 20L cans, ran both the main and kicker on the stabilized fuel around the inlet long enough to ensure that both fuel systems have stabilized fuel throughout. Filled main tank and (3) (20L) cans at the Fuel Dock.
Checked oil level on both engines, flushed with fresh water, inspected steering ram and linkage, applied Fluid Film under the cowlings of both engines as well as external surfaces above the waterline (side note: FF holds up surprisingly well on the bracket and tilt components), also applied to all accessible wiring, switches, fuse panels and battery terminals.
Checked my running, anchor and docking lights, Bilge pump function (Manual and Automatic) GPS function and accuracy, Radar function, VHF transmit and receive, ran the Wallas Heater, checked hull compartments for moisture or standing water, checked wiper blade condition, disconnected and drained my raw water wash down system, inspected dock lines and fenders,
Verified Insurance Policy up to date, Inspected first aid kit, checked my fire extinguisher and other safety related items such as PFDs, tow rope, spare dock lines, fuel filters, tool box contents, Gravol and Tums, etc….
I added doses of fuel stabilizer to the main fuel tank (20% full) as well as my (3) 20L cans, ran both the main and kicker on the stabilized fuel around the inlet long enough to ensure that both fuel systems have stabilized fuel throughout. Filled main tank and (3) (20L) cans at the Fuel Dock.
Checked oil level on both engines, flushed with fresh water, inspected steering ram and linkage, applied Fluid Film under the cowlings of both engines as well as external surfaces above the waterline (side note: FF holds up surprisingly well on the bracket and tilt components), also applied to all accessible wiring, switches, fuse panels and battery terminals.
Checked my running, anchor and docking lights, Bilge pump function (Manual and Automatic) GPS function and accuracy, Radar function, VHF transmit and receive, ran the Wallas Heater, checked hull compartments for moisture or standing water, checked wiper blade condition, disconnected and drained my raw water wash down system, inspected dock lines and fenders,
Verified Insurance Policy up to date, Inspected first aid kit, checked my fire extinguisher and other safety related items such as PFDs, tow rope, spare dock lines, fuel filters, tool box contents, Gravol and Tums, etc….
Srthomas75
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Is this more for aesthetic reasons , Or are you wanting to keep fish off the base of the compartment ?
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
Omg. What a pile of junk if your having issues already in a few months. That's ridiculous.
Squire
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Fair question but I find the fish and ice bottles dam up the blood and water from rinsing and I have to move them around by hand to get the mixture to the pump-out drain. I’m anticipating just having to turn the pump on while rinsing with the washdown hose in the future and the fluid will free-flow under the mat to the drain.
The added bonus is the fish not sitting in the fluid; seems like a win-win to me but time will tell.
Reel Gone
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Care to share what the issues have been? I have a 8500lb Tuff bought new in early 2020 and it has been trouble free.
Enniberg
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Completed a couple of upgrades that I am very happy with. Had one Shockwave seat suspension installed earlier in the season, and now got hold of another one. They are not matching, but I got a good deal and they are a game changer in rough seas. A proper footrest may be a good idea, but the plastic step stool works good for now.
Also got some nice stainless steel downrigger rails installed - another great upgrade. gets the downriggers up where they are much more comfortable to operate, gives something to hold on to for safety and something to hang a fender off.
Also got some nice stainless steel downrigger rails installed - another great upgrade. gets the downriggers up where they are much more comfortable to operate, gives something to hold on to for safety and something to hang a fender off.
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Rain City
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I ordered a fold down one online for pretty cheap. It was surprisingly nice quality. If only I could remember where the heck I ordered it from.
Fishin
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It seems to be a case of bad luck, as I’ve heard nothing but good things about them. Hence, why I bought one, and I am still happy with it. The dealer has resolved it all now. The first day I brought it home, I noticed excessive play in both bearings. I brought it back, and they agreed with me that it was a lot of play and fixed it. Next, getting ready for my maiden voyage (the trailer hadn’t seen water yet), I noticed a puddle of brake fluid underneath. It appeared to be leaking from one of the fittings. They replaced it and assured me it was all good. Well, I get home, the trailer still hasn’t seen water, and it’s dripping brake fluid from the other side. They sent a tech out to my house and found the brake line had split in three places going into the caliper. Finally, after two trips, most of the LED lights on the trailer had burnt out. The trailer is all fixed up now, and I am happy with it.
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Drew peacock
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Poppa Reelie
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Looks awesome, nice boat....only thought is get a rod holder bar on the roof edge, clear them off the sides, for how good that boat looks, finish the detail.Hello, this is my first post and my first boat! not sure if this is the right thread but here you go, my 2024 double eagle Miss Alice, here’s some pics of how I have it set up
Tomfoolery
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Beautiful rig!Hello, this is my first post and my first boat! not sure if this is the right thread but here you go, my 2024 double eagle Miss Alice, here’s some pics of how I have it set up
Rayvon
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Nice new boat,I see it's marked as a 206 EXT,which I would think means extended transom. It's clearly not but I see they advertise that they make one although I've never seen one w/factory pod.Is there another meaning for EXT?Hello, this is my first post and my first boat! not sure if this is the right thread but here you go, my 2024 double eagle Miss Alice, here’s some pics of how I have it set up
Pineapple Express
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Hello, this is my first post and my first boat! not sure if this is the right thread but here you go, my 2024 double eagle Miss Alice, here’s some pics of how I have it set up
Beautiful boat! And welcome to SFBC
Do you kneel to use that bait/cleaning table? Looks like it's mounted quite low.
I agree @Poppa Reelie 's suggestion to get a rod holder bar across the aft end of the hardtop and get rid of the side-mounted holders.
Drew peacock
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Yeah it’s pretty low, I just sit on the cooler,
Drew peacock
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I think the only difference between the 206 and the 206EXT is the addition of the roof
seabeyond
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Double eagle must have been asked a hundred times over the years for a factory extended transom. Why they don't build them baffles me.
Corey_lax
Crew Member
It would be a top selling West coast boat to get a factory podded 206
