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and as long as you been here and you still using symbols for ft and inches when that doesn't work on the forums  . 88ft ehh Pritch, got a question about that switch, gauge panel and harness. What do the connectors look like on the harness and panels? Had somebody pm me about that and I don't have a clue as I used EZACDC's harness and switch panels and they show what the connectors are like on it.
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WCD, yeah, sorry about that, I've made appropriate changes.
Next time I'm up at the shed, I'll get the requested info on the wiring.
Edited by pritch272 on 07/20/2009 at 4:34pm
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ok, here's the wrap up for this weekend-
Saturday started on the framing for the 6 foot (take note, wcd...) by 13 foot 7 inch shelf some 88 inches off the floor.... Nothing is attached to any walls, but the frame is firm against both walls, it is not going anywhere short of a tornado.
The truck makes a good place to cut the old decking..., stick the edge under the fifth wheel hitch edge and it hold just fine.
Stopped working on the framing and started thinking about the mini-sundeck that will need to be made... although it will be a little short and nobody will actually get up on it. I have some left over carpet that will eventually cover it. I wonder if there is something to go on the edge to dress it up ? Does anyone have any ideas?
Brought out the jigsaw...
And this pretty much took care of Saturday, again, it was pretty close to that 100 degree mark-
Now for Sunday. Bought a couple more 14 foot two by fours to add to the framing.
Grabbed another couple of scrap pallets, want to keep any stuff off the floor, so when it rains a lot and the water comes in whatever I have will be out of the way.
Pulled the boat out some for some working room.
Added the second two by four for some extra strength, sandwiched a couple of short four by four pieces between.
Here's how it looks with the old decking on it from the bottom side-
Backed the boat back in, just enough clearance...
Here is how it looks from up on the boat, will make it really easy to get to the rafts and what not.
WCD, I promised you some pictures of the wiring for the switch panel ...
Well, that is all for this weekend, it is way too hot to be working too long, it was 96+ degrees today as well.
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Well the main connector is almost the almost the same, and it looks like bullet connectors to accessories is that right? (orange and black wires) So it won't connect up to EZACDC stuff, thanks as that helps me answer others who ask. Like what you did with the storage arrangement, but I bet it was hotter than blue blazes in their without any wind blowing good inside that unit.
Edited by Wildcat Dude on 07/26/2009 at 7:28pm
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wow, that is looking really cool pritch...lots of hard work in some major heat!
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That's a great idea on the storage rack. The toon looks amazing too..
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Thanks all,
Still have several items left to do besides the mini-sundeck. Need to remove those panels in the rear corners and add one in the horseshoe. Need to install the bow lights, figure out where to mount the GPS and FF, as well as the stereo and speakers. Need to get the green fabric for the bimini tops replaced, need to decide where to install the battery for the trolling motor. Probably also a switch for the batter[y][ies] with a diode isolation.
Also need to replace the two vertical bumper carpet covered wood pieces on the trailer where the front of the boat hits against, when putting it on the trailer.
And of course, when (and if) I have extra time perhaps a cleanup of the logs. It's ok now, don't have to worry about keeping them shined up, I imagine that once polished they become maintenance items then and you have to keep them looking good?
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Hey Pritch,
I love that US Army Retired sticker on the window. I did a few myself. Retired in 95 after 22 1/2 active.
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Hi Joe-
Spent 20 years and 3 days...
Retired in 1996
Currently 13 years into my second career!
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Accomplishments this weekend included taking the old boat furniture to the dump-
Removed the panels where the gas filler used to be, did both sides.
Thought they were on with tiny torx screws, but ended up being rivets.
I'll use the removed left side panel to fill in the open section for the horseshoe.
Got the new mini-sundeck mounted on the hinges-
Still need to find something for the edges, Any ideas? I want to glue the carpet on top, cut the carpet at the edges, put the trim on it and be done with it.
Mounted the GPS/Fish Finder-
Getting there...
That's all for now.
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What is going to support the sundeck lid when its in the open position?
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Good question WCD, what do you suggest?
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I think that's a scbadiver question  , I just don't want to see your screws being yanked out over time. I'll send robbie a pm to view this and see what his scheming mind brings to the table. My first thought is just a cable say attached to the front of the lid (underneath of course), so when you open it, it'll support the lid in the open position and not put stress on your hinges. A nylon strap would probably be the easiest option to screw down to the rail and the underside of that deck and should last a long time (until the screw works out of the wood). Could also use a small bolt with a washer to prevent it from pulling through. But I'm sure Robbie or somebody else has a very clear cut idea how to fix ya up.
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What about 2 piston activated risers?
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If I'm looking at the photo correctly the sundeck is hinged at the back. Mine was done that way from the factory, with no latch. It blew open on the highway, jerked the restraining wire loose and the screws out of the hinges and the entire thing was missing when I got home. I doubled back and found it lying beside the Interstate, and fortunately no wrecked windshields or bodies there with it. I found a latch that I easily installed by drilling a 2 1/2 inch hole in the sundeck. Be sure you have some type of latch on yours BEFORE it happens.
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Hey Pritch,
I had to chuckle when looking at that load of old furniture. I bet no one followed very close behind you when you drove to the dump. (I just couldn't resist)
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I wish Pritch had called me BEFORE heading to the junk yard with all that furniture. That is definitly 'collectable' stuff. SANFORD & SON would be fighting over who gets which seat for themselves. Snooze you loose huh?
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That's exactly what I was thinking too Pritch. I don't see why that wouldn't work very well. You could possibly add a locking latch so it could blow open if you were trailering the toon a long way. Pontoonstuff sells those too if I remember correctly.
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Yes they do at www.backtoboating.com specifically right here http://www.backtoboating.com/Scripts/allsprings.asp
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Thanks for the links WCD. The original sundeck was hinged that same way, Woody- I knew I had to get some type of latch to hold it down, forget to mention it. Glad you got yours back, for a manufacturer to not plan for that is amazing.
I think Sanford was there watching me offload.... funny... what kind of camping (rv, tent, etc) do you do Les?
Randy, that picture was taken before I roped it all down, it actually rode very stable.
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Hello Pritch! When I did my little sundeck I carpeted the bottom and put upholstery on the top. That way the Upholstery could wrap over the edge, with a little thin foam under it and then doubled over and stapled with a trim peice, I can't think of what that strip is actually called though. Anyway, I was thinking you may be able to wrap the carpet around the edge if you glued and stapled it. Just my thought. As far a a latch, there are some different cabinet catches and lowes or the HDepot or, you could just attach a small nylon strap to the bottom and put a snap on the bottom side of the top rail and pull it around and snap it to hold. Did that make to anybody, I know exactly what I mean but have retyped that 4 times and I still don't get it! 
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Hi Robbie- You did good explaining it, I can visualize it. Thanks for your approach, I'll put it in the mix of options!
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Is this a good fish finder? Might as well get serious about fishing. I think that Lowrance I've had for the last 7 years has been stuck on demo mode. Now I've got to get a good bait tank system for striper bait...
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WE have a 8X10 cabin tent that hasn't been used for a long time. NO camper or RV. Just the 15 ft bass boat & now the 24 ft pontoon boat. I'm making SURE the front deck of the pontoon is left open in the playpen area so the tent WILL fit. I'm looking forward to a nice quiet night out on the lake with my wife. Catch some fish, drink a few pork chops & just relax.
***quote with pics removed - see forum rules regarding quotes***
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pritch272 wrote:
Is this a good fish finder? Might as well get serious about fishing. I think that Lowrance I've had for the last 7 years has been stuck on demo mode. Now I've got to get a good bait tank system for striper bait...
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It is an excellent fishfinder. If I ever win the lotto, one will be on my toon. Have you visited the site below? Great info on side imaging and lots of help..
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sideimaging/
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I have a much smaller (500 series) version of that fish finder. I really enjoy mine and like the way the controls work and are easy for me to operate (I can't change the channel half the time on the tv). Be sure to get the Navionics maps chip if it does not come with it. Got us back to the marina at Lake Hamilton after my son took the wrong left turn at Alberqurque.
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That's a good site, Rick. Lots of info, will take me a long time to master all that it offers.
Brian, it comes with a NVB bundle, the local lake where we'll be doing 99% of the fishing is Clarks Hill (Lake Thurmond) which happens to be mapped in HiDef at 1 foot contour intervals with the included maps.
A question for Les: How do you drink a pork chop?
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Oh I know the answer to this one - and scbadiver is a master at it. Just take one out of the ice chest, pull back on tab and push forward, lift and tilt to lips, open lips and insert (preferably ice cold) liquid contents contained within, swallow and say 'ahhhh' darn good porkchop that was Name on side of container doesn't matter but it contains alcohol, mine says Diet Pepsi and therefore isn't considered a pork chop
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The COLDER the better. I allow myself to only have ONE unless I am at home & in my easy chair & then it's HOMEMADE ICED TEA. When I am outside working on the boat, it's only ONE that I can have. And that ONE is about all it takes at my age. When I am on the water or behind the wheel, it's strickly iced tea, coffee or water. Regardless who is doing the driving.
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Oh and I've been told that the cold liquid porkchops goes just fine with fried and baked pork chops as well
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