Bolar Posted April 29, 2022 Posted April 29, 2022 On 4/27/2022 at 11:07 AM, jaimeastin said: What kit? I am at work trying to find an impeller. Doing all of my services this week. The impeller is part #47-19453T. I got the water pump kit here. What I don't use, like the housing, I'll have on hand. I still have to change it . 1 Quote
Bolar Posted May 1, 2022 Posted May 1, 2022 Changed the impeller yesterday. The hardest part is getting the lower unit back on. It takes some finagling to get it back on properly. The impeller looked good, it probably didn't need changing, but it's 4 years old and I wanted to make sure it was OK. After awhile, as you can see in the picture, the fins started to straighten out. If anyone does change their own impeller, I would change the impeller and faceplate gasket. My gasket tore when I lifted the housing up. 2 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted May 2, 2022 Super User Posted May 2, 2022 That level of vaning warrants the replacement for sure. I don't think I'd ever not change the gasket when replacing the impeller. 2 Quote
jaimeastin Posted May 4, 2022 Posted May 4, 2022 I stopped by a boat shop and purchased the impeller that same day I asked. The guy gave me the gaskets as well. I will post the gasket part numbers later. Putting that lower unit in was tough... I had to make sure the lower unit was in neutral, the little gear/rod controls that. I replaced the In-Line Fuel filter... What a pain!!! The spark plugs distributors are in the way!!!! I zip-tied the last one on rather that bolted it. It will only make the service easier when I do the plugs. Also, I am going to get a longer gas line and move the filter to the other side where there is a TON of room. The filters, impeller, and fluids were all good. I kept the old impeller and "easy" fuel filter housing for emergency spare parts for now. Part Numbers: Gaskets 27-822189 27-8M4502052 Impeller 47-19453T In-Line Fuel Filter a35-879885 Fuel Filter 879884T 1 Quote
jaimeastin Posted May 4, 2022 Posted May 4, 2022 New Video with my Modifications. 3rd Wave of changes... New extended deck, lights, live well, storage hatch, Garmin force, rod box with 10 slots 2 Quote
Bolar Posted May 13, 2022 Posted May 13, 2022 So the trailer doesn't get much attention other than grease. I might hit a spot or two when washing the boat to knock some mud off or something. The paint isn't smooth and has a rough finish to it. Anyhow, it was starting to get a chalk like something stuck to it. Not expecting too much, I tried Chemical Guys Undercarriage Protectant. What a difference. It really brings back the black to the trailer. It's kind of oily and can be a bit messy. It also has a grape smell to it. Good stuff. We will see how well it holds up. 2 Quote
Terrance Waters Posted June 25, 2022 Posted June 25, 2022 On 1/5/2021 at 1:58 AM, jaimeastin said: Just some pictures of my bunks. I replaced the bunks after. Two failed on my summer road trip. Two failed after fist leg from CA to AR. I noticed when I was in OKC that the side bunk was completely gone! Not sure how that happened. When I arrived to Arkansas and launched in the River, I saw that my bunk just about fell off. The lag bolts fell out on the road. Sorry to the flat tires for some person(s) on I-40... I think the same happened to the side bunk. I did not hit or get hit. The lags just rattled out. I replaced the side bunk and one long bunk and carpet in Arkansas. I treated the boards there with a sealing protector... I did not use treated wood. I brought the second board back with me and replaced it at the lake in CA. I did not use lag bolts. I countersunk a bolt through the wood and put a locking but on the underside... All stainless steel. This way, if a nut falls off, that is all I need to replace... Secondly, I left the bottom of the bunks exposed so that the wood drains faster. I can tell if they are going bad. I had to replace both of my bottom bunks last weekend. I noticed they were broken near the lag bolts both front and back. They appear to have had some rot around the lage bolts area I replaced them with regular 2x4,s, treating them with spar urethane. I re carpeted and left the bottoms exposed similar to Jaime. I just re used the lag bolts as they were in good shape. Thanks for the pictures. I wanted to order the Ultimate Bunk Boards but shipping was as expensive as the actual product. 1 Quote
Happybeerbuzz Posted June 21, 2023 Posted June 21, 2023 I am about to replace my bunks after I noticed that one of them broke and was considering going the Ultimate Bunk Boards route. Anyone installed these? What model and size did you go with and are they working well for you? Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted June 21, 2023 Super User Posted June 21, 2023 Just now, Happybeerbuzz said: Anyone installed these? @A-Jay - I know you put them on under the Lund. How they working out for you I'm thinking of putting them under Bass Trek this coming winter. Quote
Happybeerbuzz Posted June 21, 2023 Posted June 21, 2023 10 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: I'm thinking of putting them under Bass Trek this coming winter. You names your boat "Bass Trek" as in Star Trek only with bass? I like it. I was going to name my boat the "Lady Mormont" but season 8 was so bad, I could not bring myself to order the letters. 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted June 21, 2023 Super User Posted June 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Happybeerbuzz said: You names your boat "Bass Trek" as in Star Trek only with bass? Sure did - been a Trekkie since 1966... 1 Quote
Kirtley Howe Posted June 21, 2023 Posted June 21, 2023 4 hours ago, MN Fisher said: Sure did - been a Trekkie since 1966... A friend gave me a boat. It is currently unnamed. I am thinking of naming it Howe'sBoat. What do you think? Quote
Super User gim Posted June 21, 2023 Super User Posted June 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Happybeerbuzz said: I am about to replace my bunks after I noticed that one of them broke The actual bunk broke? Or the carpet ripped? Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted June 21, 2023 Super User Posted June 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Happybeerbuzz said: I am about to replace my bunks after I noticed that one of them broke and was considering going the Ultimate Bunk Boards route. Anyone installed these? What model and size did you go with and are they working well for you? 4 hours ago, MN Fisher said: @A-Jay - I know you put them on under the Lund. How they working out for you I'm thinking of putting them under Bass Trek this coming winter. A-Jay Quote
Happybeerbuzz Posted June 22, 2023 Posted June 22, 2023 1 hour ago, gimruis said: The actual bunk broke? Or the carpet ripped? It broke. Starboard bunk towards the bow is bent downward at a noticeable angle. Quote
Bolar Posted June 27, 2023 Posted June 27, 2023 On 6/21/2023 at 7:19 PM, Happybeerbuzz said: It broke. Starboard bunk towards the bow is bent downward at a noticeable angle. My bunks are still holding on. When the time comes I plan on getting some 8' plastic lumber 2X4's from Menards and doing it myself. https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/landscaping-materials/landscape-edgers/8-black-plastic-lumber/1129972/p-4221069730084638-c-5783.htm?tid=b7872d2c-19f4-4269-8a36-26d200e87fa4&ipos=2&exp=false Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted June 27, 2023 Super User Posted June 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Bolar said: My bunks are still holding on. When the time comes I plan on getting some 8' plastic lumber 2X4's from Menards and doing it myself. Be prepared to do a LOT of sanding. I actually looked at that stuff at my local Menards....it's very rough surfaced. Quote
Bolar Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 On 6/26/2023 at 9:39 PM, MN Fisher said: Be prepared to do a LOT of sanding. I actually looked at that stuff at my local Menards....it's very rough surfaced. That's interesting. Given how boats slide off so easily, you would think a little roughness would be preferred. I'll have to look more closely. Quote
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