2008 Triton Rehab

[WTodd]

Tap the pressure gauge; it may be stuck. My battery gauge sticks sometimes.


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[FD]

Tap the pressure gauge; it may be stuck. My battery gauge sticks sometimes.


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I'm pretty sure I mixed up the Speedo and water pressure lines when I put it back together. I'll swap them and see how that works.


If you don't have pieces leftover, you didn't put it back together right...

[Bassinkorea]

A couple of bugs showed up in the shakedown cruise.

No water pressure on the gauge even though it was peeing like a cow on a flat rock. New water pump and cleaning the primary screen made a huge difference.

Since you have spent all that time and money to get her looking this nice, if it were me I would go that little bit extra and get a MercMonitor installed. A bit pricey, but you will get digital and accurate readouts of everything including water pressure 
I put one in mine years ago and it has saved my    several times that has easily saved my money.

[FD]

Since you have spent all that time and money to get her looking this nice, if it were me I would go that little bit extra and get a MercMonitor installed. A bit pricey, but you will get digital and accurate readouts of everything including water pressure 
I put one in mine years ago and it has saved my    several times that has easily saved my money.

I looked into those a year ago an dropped the idea. I don't know why.  Now I'm looking at them again.

Why didn't you suggest this 6 weeks ago?


If you don't have pieces leftover, you didn't put it back together right...

[FD]

Yesterday I was planning to take the maiden fishing trip, but my back was not cooperating. Spasms in my right shoulder and pins and needles in my right hand all day, all from the herniated disc. I found the muscle relaxers and took care of the major pain but I don't like being on the boat by myself when I take them.

The weather was crappy anyway so I started tinkering. I mounted the fire extinguisher in the starboard rod box and installed the foot switches for the power poles.

I had already culled and reorganized my hard baits so I loaded those boxes into the boat. Then I tackled my ridiculous plastic collection.

I found bags that I'm pretty sure are more than 10 years old. I last saw them 5 years ago when I unloaded the boat for a total clean and detail. I remember saying to myself "I might need those one day...". They are now in the donate box along with around 30 lbs of other unnecessary plastics.

Then I sat and stared at the trailer for about an hour working on a plan to get it up to par with the boat. I'll get some before pictures and we will start it this week.


If you don't have pieces leftover, you didn't put it back together right...

[Deadeye]

Lee I have been there with the Plastic way to many times myself.

The I haven't used these in 2-5 years, but I remember that One Day when THIS was the bait that they wanted and I caught all my fish on--- so I'd better keep it.

I've got bags in Boxes and Ziplocks that like you said I probably will never use again, but can't seem to toss away.

Just did that though with my Jigs and Spinner/Chatter Baits. Had some that sat for so long the were all rusted or corroded up to the point they were worthless. Also replaced a bunch of Treble Hooks on Cranks for the same reason.

Isn't it funny how we just "need" this one or that that one when we see it but some almost never even get used. If at all.

Oh and a big YES to the Mercromitor. I have and while I will look at my gauges I live by what it says. I usually run mine on Motor Temp, but cycle through to check WP, RPMs, Hours, etc.

They have Senders now that you can hook directly to your Sonar Unit, if it is a compatible one. Gives you a complete Dash Look on the screen, might want to check into that. Just add the Sender to the motor and run the cable to your Sonar Unit.

[FD]

Back in action!




If you don't have pieces leftover, you didn't put it back together right...

[Capt. BassinLou]

Back in action!




If you don't have pieces leftover, you didn't put it back together right...

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[Bassinkorea]

I looked into those a year ago an dropped the idea. I don't know why.  Now I'm looking at them again.

Why didn't you suggest this 6 weeks ago?

  You weren't having analog gauge issues back then 

Oh and a big YES to the Mercromitor. I have and while I will look at my gauges I live by what it says. I usually run mine on Motor Temp, but cycle through to check WP, RPMs, Hours, etc.

They have Senders now that you can hook directly to your Sonar Unit, if it is a compatible one. Gives you a complete Dash Look on the screen, might want to check into that. Just add the Sender to the motor and run the cable to your Sonar Unit.

I got a few extra gauges that link into the MercMonitor. I got a big Tach gauge, and 3 small gauges (trim, fuel and water pressure. The look great and all light up.
My MM read outs are also linked to my HDS units via a NMEA-2000 link.

[Bassinkorea]

Yesterday I was planning to take the maiden fishing trip, but my back was not cooperating. Spasms in my right shoulder and pins and needles in my right hand all day, all from the herniated disc. I found the muscle relaxers and took care of the major pain but I don't like being on the boat by myself when I take them.

I know how that feels. I had to quit fishing last spring for the very same thing. Hope it's feeling better!

[FD]

I know how that feels. I had to quit fishing last spring for the very same thing. Hope it's feeling better!

Thanks!

Do you have a picture of your dash with the new gauges and MercMonitor?


If you don't have pieces leftover, you didn't put it back together right...

[Bassinkorea]

Thanks!

Do you have a picture of your dash with the new gauges and MercMonitor?


If you don't have pieces leftover, you didn't put it back together right...

I sure do 

The first photo is off my custom dash panel with all 5 gauges. The MercMonitor is one big on on the left.



This second photo is how it is now after I mounted the HDS-9 in the dash last year.

[FD]

The trailer.




If you don't have pieces leftover, you didn't put it back together right...

[FD]

Update-

I have finally gotten some of the wrap sections from FS&G. The week I picked up the boat, the owner was sideswiped head on and broke his left arm and both legs. His staff has been trying to hold down the fort but are struggling without him.

The led light kit I ordered to replace the running lights are here.

Dave came over yesterday and we mapped out a plan to get it done quick. The bunks are still solid so we're just going to recarpet them. For the step pads we are going to replace them with left over snow camo Seadek. They should standout nicely.

We're going to try and knock it out early next week as Dave is on standby to head back to Canada if his insurance carrier orders them back. With the 40+% exchange rates right now many Canadian carriers are threatening to cancel policies if they don't come home.


If you don't have pieces leftover, you didn't put it back together right...

[spetro]

Your work looks GREAT.  I remember my TR21 days on lake George, Everglades, and Okee. SWEET!!!

[Sixpack]

FD, I just read your entire refurb thread from start to finish. What an awesome transition. The combination of the wraps and the Sea Deck look amazing. Did you ever get the trailer fenders wrapped or is that project still on going? If you don't mind me asking what did the refurb cost you? I have a 2001 TR-22 I've been thinking about restoring one day. The cost of new bass boats are ridiculous and not even a route I am considering. Again great job and I really enjoyed the write up and pics...

[Bud Kennedy]

Sixpack here is the video slide show of the refurb.

[Capt. BassinLou]

FD, I just read your entire refurb thread from start to finish. What an awesome transition. The combination of the wraps and the Sea Deck look amazing. Did you ever get the trailer fenders wrapped or is that project still on going? If you don't mind me asking what did the refurb cost you? I have a 2001 TR-22 I've been thinking about restoring one day. The cost of new bass boats are ridiculous and not even a route I am considering. Again great job and I really enjoyed the write up and pics...

Sixpack the answer to your cost question is on post #31.

Florida Bass Fishing Reports , Dobyns Rods , Lockett Lures

[Sixpack]

Thanks Bassinlou, I remember reading that post but by the time FD ordered all the new dash and gauges he was in a little deeper the $5,300.00. Either way refurb over new boat prices is definitely the smarter move. Especially if you really love the hull like I do. This was a great read I'm glad I was able to read the entire refurb and not have to wait for the next update...

[FD]

Thanks Bassinlou, I remember reading that post but by the time FD ordered all the new dash and gauges he was in a little deeper the $5,300.00. Either way refurb over new boat prices is definitely the smarter move. Especially if you really love the hull like I do. This was a great read I'm glad I was able to read the entire refurb and not have to wait for the next update...

Total updated cost with all the extra and labor wound up being just under $10k.   When I finish the trailer, I'm planning to show the entire cost for the project.

So the trailer is actually starting this week. Since I only trailer to tourneys, and they were canceled, there was no rush to get it done.

I pick up the trailer wrap material tomorrow and Dave and I are doing the actual wrap.

New winch, tongue jack, led lights.


If you don't have pieces leftover, you didn't put it back together right...

[FD]

Dave is on Homeland Security lockdown in his (my old) neighborhood. Because he is here on a Visa, he had to declare where is was going to be at all times and when he is going back to Canada.  Since the cops are doing random stops of out of state plates he did not want to get caught coming over to my house.  He is stuck and bored.

Solution?  I took the trailer and parts to him yesterday. He may still be stuck but at least he has something to.


If you don't have pieces leftover, you didn't put it back together right...

[Lipripper]

Dave is on Homeland Security lockdown in his (my old) neighborhood. Because he is here on a Visa, he had to declare where is was going to be at all times and when he is going back to Canada.  Since the cops are doing random stops of out of state plates he did not want to get caught coming over to my house.  He is stuck and bored.

Solution?  I took the trailer and parts to him yesterday. He may still be stuck but at least he has something to.


If you don't have pieces leftover, you didn't put it back together right...

Good thinking Lee and that gives Dave something to do besides being bored.

[FD]

Disassembly started.





If you don't have pieces leftover, you didn't put it back together right...

[FD]

Update - I dropped some materials off yesterday and got a few picks.

New winch and jack are on. Led marker lights on the front with some painting and wrapping complete.





If you don't have pieces leftover, you didn't put it back together right...

[Capt. BassinLou]

That trailer is looking sharp!!