Work we've done to our boat in the last few months

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Jon
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Work we've done to our boat in the last few months

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Here are a few things we've done to improve the boat:
  • Replaced every inch of electrical wiring in the boat. From the battery cables (1/0) to the GPS antenna.
  • Polished & cleaned the inside of hydraulic shifting control box on the Capitol transmission (it was sticking).
  • Replaced the rudder mount (It was barely hanging in there).
  • Painted the interior (Angie's idea. I feel a lot happier in the boat now).
  • Refinished the interior trim.
  • Built a double bunk in the focsle.
  • Fixed the autopilot.
  • Switched to spin-on secondary fuel filters.
  • New fuel injectors for the engine.
  • Removed and cleaned the starter & solenoid (didn't help).
  • Replaced the fuel pump for the stove.
  • Replaced the tachometer.
  • New stove stack.
  • Replaced and reworked the throttle and shifting system.
  • Installed an alarm system with these detectors: Engine overheat, Engine room fire, Low engine oil, Stove Fire/Overheat, and Bilge water level.
  • Installed a GPS linked to a laptop computer for navigation.
  • New running lights, mast light, and deck lights.
  • New house batteries, inverter (Item #TRPI014), 10 amp dual-bank battery charger, and associated wiring.
  • New waterproof VHF radio.
  • New Interior lights and engine room lights.
I know there are hundreds of small things I can't even remember.
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Post by Aleut »

I'm sure it's a labor of love!
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