Hi Brian;
My first task was cleaning up the wiring. Most of my instruments didn't work so I traced them all out, redid the bad connections, unplugged and reconnected the others several times to overcome the corrosion, and surprise - they all work. My trim/tilt gauge was way off so I researched it, found the sending unit, tested and removed it. I have a new one on order. NOT cheap. I got rid of 4 or 5 extra wires that went nowhere and fastened all the wire bundles up nice and neat. The new anchor light was hot-wired to the battery. I don't quite understand why. The original anchor light wires were just cut off and hanging there. I tested them and they still operated with the switch so I connected the new light back to the original connections. Now I don't have wires hanging down into the cockpit. The original wiring diagram was helpful.
My boat had not been in the water since 2009. I pumped out all the old gas and ran it through several vehicles. I just finished refilling the tank with fresh non-ethanol fuel. I replaced the primer bulb too. My carbs had just been rebuilt by my seller as part of our transaction. Of course the Yamaha wouldn't start the first time I tried. I checked over the engine and found the 'marine mechanic' who rebuilt the carbs had left a nut off of one of the studs for the top carburetor. And it was the one fastening down the ground for the electric choke solenoid. Then also discovered the choke solenoid actuator was not connected. Sure makes you wonder how the 'marine mechanic' ran the Yamaha after rebuilding the carbs. Anyway, eyeball your motor for things like that. I had to change the plugs since the first attempt at starting oiled them up pretty good. That's when I discovered they were the wrong plugs. Moral here is don't assume replacing a part with the same new one is correct.
One of my motor well drain tubes has no flange left so I am preparing to replace it.
My back-to-back seat was real loose so I pulled it out to tighten it up. Discovered all the staples were rusted real bad. I have done some research and even looked at new Wise seats like mine at West Marine and discovered Wise is still using mild steel staples that will rust. I removed all my rusted staples and replaced with monel. However my original problem was the seat frame. It did not tighten up much. The plastic just doesn't hold up.
One of my GPS/fishfinders had an 1 1/2" hole in the top of the cockpit for the cables. The hole was partially covered with tape. After much deliberation I made a cover plate out of starboard. I routed out some grooves for the cables, screwed and caulked it down and now it looks good and is waterproof. Oh, and the hole was right above the non-marine CD player which now doesn't work.
The horizontal surfaces of my boat were covered with brown paint splatters. Used 3 quarts of acetone to detail all deck surfaces. (added by my wife) Subsequently had to schedule two fingernail appointments for a full set.?!*
I pulled out the glovebox to replace the missing lock assembly. At the same time I sealed the seams of it and the edges of the hole in the cockpit. And replaced all the hinge screws and retaining screws with new stainless of an appropriate size.
One of the previous owners (I am #4) had moved the Yamaha voltmeter from the dashboard down about 18" and mounted it in the cockpit bulkhead below the wheel. They mounted two switches in a jury-rigged holder in the voltmeter hole. I moved the voltmeter back and will mount the switches directly in the duratrim dashboard. Now I have a 2 1/2" hole to fill on the bulkhead. It is a lot of fun trying to find replacement light bulbs for my Yamaha dash instruments. They are the little pinch bulb A12V1.7W by Toshiba. It turns out several motorcycles including BMW, Triumph and Honda (specifically CBR250) used the same bulb. I have one ordered from a motorcycle shop to see if it is the same.
But I can see the waves in my future. The projects are coming to an end and I now have confidence that most everything works. My knowledge level about the Tournament 19 has increased greatly. And Sugar looks great. She and the Yamaha both have low hours. Now I just need to finish the waxing.
I've done an awful lot of research so if you can't find out something just ask and either I or someone else on this forum can help.
This really is my wife's boat. She was raised around motorboats as I was. When she named her "Sugar" she said we could do the graphics in hot pink. I think I had my first heart attack then. She since has relented and the graphics will be dark blue and green. I will post a picture when completed.
Regards,
Dick Gaines
1986 Tournament 19 "Sugar"
1988 Yamaha 130
