For those in northern climates

Captn TJ

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Sep 19, 2017
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Catawba Island, Oh
Boat Info
2005 280DA
Raymarine E80
Engines
5.0 with Bravo 3
What's your winter project?

We're replacing the white waterline stripe, new chartplotter, and thinking about camper top canvas (we have the SS arch but no canvas)
 
So far, it’s to have my props tuned. But I’m sure I’lll be adding to the list.
 
I'm going to replace the seat cushions. Bristol Upholstry has the original material and I'm looking at a few sewing machines that will get the job done. Looks like about a boat buck to buy everything. I'll start with the smallest seat cushions and work my way up to the bigger ones as my skills improve.
 
Port motor getting heads pulled for a leaky intake valve,antique white plasteak floor in the cabin,and replacing cockpit cushions.
 
Bunk bed for the mid-cabin is number 1 for me. Then perhaps a wired stereo remote at the helm. And then....who knows what my budget will sustain for next year. Maybe just beer and gas :)
 
Installed underwater LEDs. Now to find the weather to repaint outdrives, replace anodes, compound and wax below the rail, touch up bottom paint, touch up bilge paint. Probably be more toward spring for the interior things. Also to drop off a few pieces of canvas for new isinglass.
 
Just put mine away in the caves Saturday. The plan for spring is:

1) new cockpit cover
2) new shower sump box
3) all new canvas (if the budget allows)
4) install a windlass (if budget allows)
5) might change out bulbs to LED (again the budget thing)

The rest is just elbow grease. Buffing and waxing, general cleaning. Also need to adjust the trailer bunks a little
 
Rebuild sea water pumps for both main engines and the generator. Remove compass and bring to Ritchie for rebuild. Have white Sunbrella dash cover made.
 
Pulling motor for a few broken flywheel teeth and replacing everything I can't get to when it's in. New dash panel, Upgrading stereo.
 

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