This week i added trailer guides and a new rear roller. I was going to be creative and use some extra pvc for the l poles, but hit the easy button and bought a set online for $70. Hardware was included and the install only took 20 minutes.
We also registered the boat and trailer for two years.
I also bought a bimini on ebay for $75 and installed it. Pretty nice Piece for the money. It doesn't provide much shade when the sun is low, but it is an improvement.
I wanted to mount the guides farther back, but the light brackets were in the way
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I gave up on wiring the tail lights, i think there's an issue w my vehicle harness. Luckily kur boat launch is only a few hundred yards down the road. Most the boats there don't have plates or working lights. I'll tackle that this week. I may move the guide poles farther back and mount the lights on them.
I woke up early and went fishing this AM with the wife and kid. We only caught a few small whiting, catfish, amd a small grouper. None of them worth keeping. With the motor up we only draw a few inches so it's easy to get around. The 25hp also moves quick enough to keep up with traffic.
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The boat really smelled like fuel.
I found one source for the fuel smell in the boat. The bulb in the fuel line was leaking when priming the engine. I already bought a replacement and now that problem is solved.
Unfortunately, that didn't explain the extent of the fuel smell. Once i got home i could see that the carb looked wet and there was gas pooling under it. The fuel line that goes to the choke had split. Whenever i pulled the choke it would spit fuel. This males since, because the choke didn't want to stay in. It looks like a pretty simple fix. What's weird, is all the fuel lines use zip ties as fasteners...is that normal?!?
Also, should there be an air filter on this carb?
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Finally, the boat is definitely leaking at one of the seams. I'll need to buy some caulk. The marine stuff is +$30 a tube. Worth it?
I still need read up on the service manual and order parts for preventative maintenane.