wildthing's biddison 22

[wildthing]

Well after a long period of time my Bidddison is is being made ready to go back in the water

sized steering / sized leg pump / fried water pump

snapped sparks(3) plugs and a few sheared nuts and bolts

but hopefully can get her back up running and then for a good clean down

after too long being sat in the drive way ( 2 years almost).

will let you know on how things progress and post a few pics back up

 

[spring time]

good luck I think you will need it

 

[wildthing]

well progress
made so far

changed out the impeller on the water pump but it also needed a a whole new casing so full kit was installed looks like a new pump as well is on the cards

6 new plugs fitted and a new dizzy cap

leg was taken off and refitted all looks ok there.....lol

steering was a major pain but after a fair bit of hammer blows to free the cable from the tube and a re-ream out
it all went back working smoothly

yesterday it was given a good blast and scrub down with a couple of good mates
and now waiting for a cut wax and polish couple of days..then give her a splash back in the chuck hopefully on Saturday

 

[Hookin'up]

Pictures, Pictures, and more Pictures,
did I mention we like pictures?

 

[wildthing]

piccy

boat has had an clean down
but still lots to do
a good cut and polish is now in order
then lots of wax
and tidy back up the teak
pics as gidyups request

 

[staying alive]

that's what we like is pics. Thats a nice looking boat , like the walk around and the cuddy for naps

 

[Hookin'up]

great looking boat, hurry up and get her wet!

 

[wildthing]

forwards and backwards
but hopefully may get her in the drink this weekend....lol

horns gave up the ghost
but got her waxed and bottom painted (half done )
fixed on the scotty's and a few rod holders

now to remount the sounder and check to see if no prob's there then
we should be fitting the plug and getting her to the slip

 

[scott craven]

Just wondering if the downrigger's would be better mounted midship ?
with all three in a row on the back, you may be in for tangles...

 

[Finished Business]

Really sweet looking boat! I've never her of the biddison but its a beauty!

Was curious to about the rear mounted downriggers...I've only run a downrigger where I can stand beside it to operate the tackle and wieghts. I can't imagine its very easy doing it off the stern. I have a very similar layout and am curious how its goes for you running them off the stern. No worries about clipping your prop back there, thats for sure!

 

[casper5280]

I have all 3 of mine on the stern of of my 23 Hourston and have never had a problem. They are all 60" down-riggers and all on swivels . I get the odd tangle but for the most part it works fine. Have run up to 5 rods and it was fine. Don't really see how a couple feet forward on the side would make much difference. I will say if I was to do it again that I would mount the side riggers forward a little, but more for a comfort level rigging up not for any problems running them and tangles.

 

[wildthing]

for the sharp eyed
i do have side plates as well so can mount them up the side if needs
also there 60" booms as well so get a fair bit of spread
so may only run 2 pr side stacked so 4 for the time being or if on my own will only run 1 per side(2 rods)

also have setup a rear sounder on the transom running a differing Htz so no conflicting with the helm chartplotter/sounder

will add a few more pics tomorrow

tight lines all

 

[wildthing]

well got her to the slip but still had a few issues

which are being addressed.
sea water pump leaking so new being fitted

new water/fuel filter fitted as old one was long over due

and possible issue with gps on the humminbird chartplotter?


hopefully sorted by the weekend

 

[SteelyDan]

look like she came back into real nice shape for you. Cant say I'm not jealous!

 

[wildthing]

well she keeps kicking my butt

had to take out 36 gallons of murky water/fuel

at least now she running on all six and getting up on plane .....lol

just hurts now with the price of gas