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John wrote:Get repairs done under warranty and hopefully be back in action for the spring
Well got the call today. Pressure testing showed no signs of a leak. So no needed repairs right now. Water in the lower gear is on record for warranty purposes.
Will check the lower gear oil after a couple of runs next season if there is water, then Merc will have to do something - Words from authorized merc mechanic.
I just bought my boat about one month ago... 12ft Aluminum Car Topper.
This is what I have in plan for the winter.
1st: I have to sell my Sportspal so I can pay for the motor that I was borrowing from my neighbour.
2nd: I have to replace the seats, the old wood is rotten. I hope to turn them into storage since they are just seats right now. I figure a piano hing and 1/2 inch plywood should do the trick.
3rd: I'd like to find some old computer chair and turn it into a boat seat.
4th: I think I have a small leak in the back of the boat. I'll have to find something to fix that. Suggestions are always welcome. I think their was a post about leaks in aluminium boats a little while back.
5th: I hope to save some money to buy and install one of those hydrofoils for my 9.9hp.
6th: If I get all of this done. I might contemplate getting it painted in my cousins spray booth or just Tremclad it.
I think that's it...but I was hoping to find time to learn to tie flies... it all comes down to time management lol!!
The Battleship will get upgraded over the winter with custom, super strong dipsey rod holders.
And I need a VHF system of some kind.
Everything else stays status quo. I don't need a kicker when it costs $6 -$8 a day to do a 12 mile run and back plus the troll. Ya gotta love four strokes!
Well it seems we got our wish... a boat forum! 