Nater Potater's Build Thread

JHornsby3 said:
Your rear bench sits funny. Mine opens and sits closer to the back. It is kind of hinky the way it opens and folds to sitting position.

So happy to see you out with it and having fun.
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Yeah, mine's a bit goofy, too. You pull a loop at the bottom to flip the lower cushion out, then flip the legs out from underneath said cushion. It actually sits better than the bench seat that backs up to the captain's seat, as that one tends to push your shoulders forward (backward to the boat?) I think that was an area where the designers were trying a bit too hard to utilize every square inch for seating. Still, it beats walking...
 
ttmott said:
And the water is CCCCCCold! I couldn't swim in it anymore; parts will fail and break off.
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You're either in the wrong part of the lake, or the wrong time of the year. Pend O'Reille is the only natural lake in Idaho that I can stand to swim in, and I hates cold water!
 
Every time I step out into the back yard, I glance over with a big smile, only to be greeted by a blank spot in the driveway. Yeah, I miss her. I'll tell you what; come next summer, we're blocking out two weeks just to go hang out on the boat and cruise the local marinas and floating restaurants. In the meantime, I can look back on this:
 
Gofirstclass said:
Not much sweeter than looking back at your wake when you're running on flat water. Nice pic Nate!
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Yup. That is why my avatar is that view. I was headed out at about 6:00AM on a hot any hazy summer day heading salmon fishing. Makes me feel good looking at it.
 
i think the significant part of that old saying is the "messing around". As opposed to working on a boat.
When you use the term "Work" it implies drudgery. "Messing around" implies you're doing something fun!
 
Nater Potater said:
I wondered about that. It would seem that the left bank of the port engine would have already succumbed to water ingestion if it was really a thing. Honestly, I'd already made up my mind that if they did go away on their own, then good riddance!
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I know, old, but catching up.
I replace the flappers whenever I replace mans and risers, sacrificial parts. Not expensive. There is a reason Merc puts them in. Don’t ask me what it is.
 
Okay, I think I must have missed something in JHornsby's post about the button. I thought it was just the lid itself that had to be opened. Yes, the stove does now work, at least on shore power. I'm on my way to retrieve the included manuals that came with my boat so I can learn how to properly work the alcohol half of it.[/QUOTE]

Alcohol is pretty easy. Use a marine grade alcohol or stove rated denatured alcohol and fill the alcohol tank with about a cup of alcohol. Clean up any spilled alcohol or give it a few minutes to evaporate. Give it about 20 pumps (Assuming the leather on the pump shaft is in good shape!) and then crack open ONE burner and watch until you see a little alcohol in the cup. Shut it off and light the cup. Have some water handy or at least the pump running on the sink! It will flare up about a foot or so if you have too much alcohol (Mine does EVERY time!). Let it burn out and then open the valve and light it. It SHOULD burn like a regular propane stove, just not as hot. Then you can use a fork or pair of pliers to move the round burner cup to adjust the flame. Some people don't follow the steps, but it really isn't a bad way to cook. We use it all the time. Usually, I don't let it go out when I first light it. I just start opening the valve slowly to see if I can get it to vaporize the alcohol to burn it like its propane. That is NOT the recommended method, but sometimes it's faster. The nice part about alcohol is that there are no lethal fumes and water will easily put it out.

The leather pump can be inspected by unscrewing the tank lid and pulling the pump. I've used Vaseline and many other ingredients to lube it and make it pump better. Vaseline may not be recommended, but it was what I had at the time. The burners twist to adjust and the flame will go from yellow to a blue tip. Your altitude seems to affect those. When I was at 2,800 feet and then going to the San Juans, I had to adjust them each way. And NEVER leave that stove unattended!!!![/QUOTE]

We have cooked hundreds of meals on alcohol stoves when anchored out. This procedure is spot on. Even make coffee on it. Just takes a little while, not a hot flame.
 
Gofirstclass said:
i think the significant part of that old saying is the "messing around". As opposed to working on a boat.
When you use the term "Work" it implies drudgery. "Messing around" implies you're doing something fun!
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I feel the same but the terms can be misunderstood. Either of the 3 possible interpretations is ok with me;):D
 
Still Shear Pleasure said:
Well my cable change didn't get my problem done. I took my boat out Saturday and it was frustrating. The starboard shifter had to be held in throttle position and in full forward (WOT) only achieved about 4mph. Port was slightly better but ran hot (may need thermostate). Both shifters are hard to move past initial gear. I thought the cables were the cause of that. I except the reality that every machine with moving parts, at some point will need repair. I'm kinda tired of making repairs for this season. Unlike Nater, I have limited mechanical skills and even less diagnostic skills when it comes to boats. Reached out to my mechanic and will meet up with him probably Thursday. Right now I need Tylenol.
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SSP, since I got my boat, used, it shifted hard, vague, never really precise.
Last year I had my shift cable replaced as part of other maintenance by a pro. What a difference. Snicks in and out precise smooth quiet. Mine probably was done previously by DIY who unlike Nater didn’t really know what he was doing. Sometimes, just let the pros do it.
 
Pirate Lady said:
Same as mine, must be around those model years.
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Nate and I have the same boat. Only difference is I have the 4.3l's and no gennie. My rear bench opens up and sits with no gap at the back of the seat. It's been stored since we bought the thing. The PO never used it, so he said. I find it to be uncomfortable and in the way when it was opened the one time.

As for the stove. Once I got the alcohol/electrical button switch freed up, the burners worked. But the alcohol side started perfect but after warmed up, it wouldn't meter via the adjustment. It just dumped the alcohol. I have the manual but there is no breakdown diagram. Someday, I might find the seals and get it working again.
 
Pirate Lady said:
SSP, since I got my boat, used, it shifted hard, vague, never really precise.
Last year I had my shift cable replaced as part of other maintenance by a pro. What a difference. Snicks in and out precise smooth quiet. Mine probably was done previously by DIY who unlike Nater didn’t really know what he was doing. Sometimes, just let the pros do it.
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Had a pro do my upper and lower cables but still have some issues. Boat coming out tmro, so over this fall and early spring we hope to resolve the issue. My mech said something about a kink in the outdrive that we will look at next week and make any needed adjustments. We'll see.
I spent a lot of time over this past summer doing a lot of cosmetic updates and improvements to make SSP 'mine'. Interior and cockpit lighting, bright work, new speakers, installing cockpit carpet and other little tidbits. Next season, I just want to lay back, ride and enjoy the fruits. Wiffie, for whose comfort I bought "SSP" so we would spend more time together, decided she is not a boat person. So next season, 12 pack, music, fishing gear and me.
 
Pirate Lady said:
We have cooked hundreds of meals on alcohol stoves when anchored out. This procedure is spot on. Even make coffee on it. Just takes a little while, not a hot flame.
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I like it; it's much like my antiquated Coleman white gas stove. I realized the error of my ways back in post #118 and thought I was going to catch the ceiling on fire! Once it came up to temp, it gave off the prettiest little blue flame you'd ever hope to see. Geez. Post 118 doesn't seem that long ago. I can hardly believe we're well on our way to thirteen pages of this rag! She's all winterized, wrapped, and holed-up in her north Idaho resting spot until next Spring. Stay tuned: Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel!
 
I was lucky. When I bought my first 268 my dealer was amazing. Mom and pop. Spent days with me teaching me everything, all systems, how to drive, dock, everything. The old Gunpowder Cove Marina before it got bought by corporate company. Local guys know. Taught me all about alcohol stoves.
 
Still Shear Pleasure said:
Had a pro do my upper and lower cables but still have some issues. Boat coming out tmro, so over this fall and early spring we hope to resolve the issue. My mech said something about a kink in the outdrive that we will look at next week and make any needed adjustments. We'll see.
I spent a lot of time over this past summer doing a lot of cosmetic updates and improvements to make SSP 'mine'. Interior and cockpit lighting, bright work, new speakers, installing cockpit carpet and other little tidbits. Next season, I just want to lay back, ride and enjoy the fruits. Wiffie, for whose comfort I bought "SSP" so we would spend more time together, decided she is not a boat person. So next season, 12 pack, music, fishing gear and me.
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