Recent content by bdevlin5983

Yeah, I got lucky that mine was 100% original and came off pretty easy... Now, where the nasty carpet lives in the cabin along the sides, I am not so lucky, as its holding fast. I figured I would wait til she was on the hard to do the cabin, as it will definitely take more time... Now if I...

The carpeting I used from Cabelas is a very tight nap with a rubber backing, so water doesn't go through it, but dries off the surface. I have been really happy with it, and it definitely dries quickly, even if you saturate it with water...

I replaced my "cubby carpet" on my '86 204C this spring, and in my case, it was simply unfinished fiberglass underneath. Getting mine off was relatively easy, with only small areas of cement left, which I got off with acetone and a wire brush. Also in my case, the "shelf" portion at the bottom...

Woody Wax is great stuff...on Non-skid surfaces. If you use it on smooth surfaces, it creates a skating rink. IMHO, there are much better waxes/polishes/polymers out there for doing the hull sides and top side smooth surfaces than woody wax. For the nonskid areas like the cockpit deck, gunnel...

Spark plugs.... It sounds like a bad plug. I have the same problem recently with one of my waverunners (i know, i know...). On land, she would rev right up to 11K, put her in water, and the best I could get was 7K... Replaced all the plugs (which looked fine to the naked eye), and the...

I alson have an 86' 204C, which I use a dual axle trailer for. All I use my trailer for is haul out, winter storage and spring launch, but still wouldn't dream of using a single axle... Just my $.02 Bren

Love the pics as usual! Thanks for posting Brian! Bren

Brian: Been reading your posts on THT for a while now, have even talked to you via e-mail. Great to see that you are on GG! Looking forward to some great fishing reports as the season gets moving! Bren

I mean the gelcoat seems to absorb the wax, so there is no residue to get off... Also, the streaks of wax that appear as you put iot on in a circular motion seem to stay... I have tried working with small areas, but to no avail... Its very hard to explain, but it is definitely something I...

Ok, so I splashed the boat this weekend, as the weather in MD was beautiful for the past 4-5 days. I spent all day Thursday & Friday de-winterizing her, which including washing, cleaning/oiling the teak, etc. I also polished the hull with 3M Finesse It II, which worked great as always...

I went with the E-Tec on my 86 204C... Went with the 225 though, as I got a great deal, and the wieght is not much different than the 200. I have a few friends with older boats that have done the E-Tec, all are happy with it, as am I. I also have a few friends who have done the Yammy 4S and...

CD, What size PVC did you use? Was it Schedule 40 or something else? Thanks, Bren

I also am in the process of getting prepared to do this in the next couple of weeks with my cabin. I would be very interested to hear from anyone who has taken off the "monkey fur" and replaced what the condition of the underlying "ceiling" was. Is it something that would look nice if painted...

Ok, I have to step in here as well. I have a 225 E-Tec, which is programmed to run the XD100 oil, as its cleaner and leaner. I get the oil for 34.77/gallon from suncoastoil.com. Also, I was having the overheating while trolling problem, it was traced to me having a quick disconnect fitting on...

1 1/5"? Did you mean 1 1/2" by chance...? I do have the plastic scupper fittings, but they seem to be in GREAT shape, and I replaced the external fittings on the outside of the hull last season... Where could I get replacement brass or stainless ones? Anyone know what size the cockpit end...