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alkar posted 03-01-2003 10:17 PM ET (US)
I spent the whole day unscrewing, grinding, and digging in my boat. By the time I was done, the boat was spread all over my buddy's shop.
I started out intending only to pull the pump for my hydraulic steering so I could replace it. When I got the wheel off I decided I just couldn't stand how cheesy my dash panel looked, so I pulled all the gauges and yanked the panel too. While I was at it I decided to commit to a new refinishing plan, so I pulled the hatches off the console. Then I pulled the console. Now I have better access to the floor I'm in the middle of repairing. I also yanked the leaning post rod holders so I could repair the chips on the leaning post.
All the drain tubes are out and I have towels stuffed in the holes to expedite evaporation. The radar arch will probably get pulled out tomorrow...
The extent of the mess and disassembly made me very anxious as I turned to leave the shop this afternoon. The length of my "to do list" also makes the project completion seem months away, again, and it's hard to have the confidence that I'll have what it takes to do a good job with everything that still needs to be done. Then I got home and this site made it all better.
When I got out of the shower I went right to the computer for a little Continuous Wave therapy. After scanning through a bunch of the posts I felt much better, again. I was reminded, again, of the tremendous ability and generosity of the folks on this site. I don't know what I'd do without you guys. My enthusiasm and confidence are recharged and I'm ready to go at it again in the morning.

doobee posted 03-01-2003 10:33 PM ET (US)
Thanks alkar, I thought I was the only one who did things that way.
whale on!
Gep posted 03-02-2003 10:15 PM ET (US)
I know how you feel.
I've had my Outrage stripped to the bare hull since October.
Mike
Barry posted 03-02-2003 10:34 PM ET (US)
Glad to hear you're still having fun!
I too know exactly how you feel. While the hull, motors, and engine sit in my driveway, the "rest" of my boat is in the garage, mud room, basement, etc. I hope I can remember how, and find the time, to put it all back together so that I can make at least one of the rendezvous this summer.
Now repeat after me...
If it ain't broke I won't fix it.
If it ain't broke I won't fix it.
If it ain't broke I won't fix it.
lhg posted 03-03-2003 01:29 PM ET (US)
With my Whaler, it's very difficult to suppress those "perfectionist" impulses. This can be a sickness.
Sounds like I am not alone.
AC posted 03-03-2003 02:29 PM ET (US)
Almost everytime I tackle a repair job on my home or boat, it grows and grows. Most jobs I estimate at 15 minutes grow into an hour or more due to my perfectionist tendencies. Often, Murphy's Law intervenes and something worse develops. Glad to hear I am not alone!
witsendfl posted 03-03-2003 02:38 PM ET (US)
Larry.AC, I feel sorry for all you guys who are "ALONE" fixing your boats.
Maybe these items can fix them faster...
1) Duct Tape
2) sheet metal screws
3) JB Weld Quick set
4) Duct Tape
5) sheet metal screws
6) JB Weld Quick set
... etc,etc, etc...
Did I miss anything ?
Have fun, I am sure you be really happy
when you are done ENJOY
witsendfl JimK
AC posted 03-03-2003 04:23 PM ET (US)
JimK,
Can you get duct tape in Whaler classic blue?;)
JoeH posted 03-03-2003 05:28 PM ET (US)
Murphy was an optimist. I have learned so much here. It's hard to take a dremal tool to your boat or gut the wiring or fix the last "repair" from the previous owner but as these project get talked about here it helps the next guy out. I know it has helped me. It always seems too expensive and takes too long but it is still fun and still worth it. Joe
PSW posted 03-03-2003 05:44 PM ET (US)
When I bought my Montauk it was cherry and needed nothing done. But then I decided there were a few things about the last Montauk I liked and a few things I wanted to change. So now that cherry sits in the garage with no tank, no battery, no dash, no steering system and a hole in the console for flush mounting electronics. So much for that cherry not needing anything. I just couldn't stand not transforming the boat into something I felt like I attributed to making it what it is.
PSW
hooter posted 03-03-2003 05:51 PM ET (US)
Sort o'popped that cherry, did you? Havin' been through a bunch o'these rigs over the years, I learned this: When it comes to rejuvinatin' a new/old rig, li'l bites is best, and y'should chew each bite careful-like before takin' the next one. Good luck.
AC posted 03-03-2003 07:44 PM ET (US)
I agree with that philosophy, Hooter, unless you have another rig you can "wet your whistle" with. Thank heavens I've got a craft to use while I'm restoring my "63" or I know I would eventually just say "the heck with it" and take it to a pro for the sake of time savings.

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Author	Topic: I'm grateful for this site
alkar	posted 03-01-2003 10:17 PM ET (US) I spent the whole day unscrewing, grinding, and digging in my boat. By the time I was done, the boat was spread all over my buddy's shop. I started out intending only to pull the pump for my hydraulic steering so I could replace it. When I got the wheel off I decided I just couldn't stand how cheesy my dash panel looked, so I pulled all the gauges and yanked the panel too. While I was at it I decided to commit to a new refinishing plan, so I pulled the hatches off the console. Then I pulled the console. Now I have better access to the floor I'm in the middle of repairing. I also yanked the leaning post rod holders so I could repair the chips on the leaning post. All the drain tubes are out and I have towels stuffed in the holes to expedite evaporation. The radar arch will probably get pulled out tomorrow... The extent of the mess and disassembly made me very anxious as I turned to leave the shop this afternoon. The length of my "to do list" also makes the project completion seem months away, again, and it's hard to have the confidence that I'll have what it takes to do a good job with everything that still needs to be done. Then I got home and this site made it all better. When I got out of the shower I went right to the computer for a little Continuous Wave therapy. After scanning through a bunch of the posts I felt much better, again. I was reminded, again, of the tremendous ability and generosity of the folks on this site. I don't know what I'd do without you guys. My enthusiasm and confidence are recharged and I'm ready to go at it again in the morning.
doobee	posted 03-01-2003 10:33 PM ET (US) Thanks alkar, I thought I was the only one who did things that way. whale on!
Gep	posted 03-02-2003 10:15 PM ET (US) I know how you feel. I've had my Outrage stripped to the bare hull since October. Mike
Barry	posted 03-02-2003 10:34 PM ET (US) Glad to hear you're still having fun! I too know exactly how you feel. While the hull, motors, and engine sit in my driveway, the "rest" of my boat is in the garage, mud room, basement, etc. I hope I can remember how, and find the time, to put it all back together so that I can make at least one of the rendezvous this summer. Now repeat after me... If it ain't broke I won't fix it. If it ain't broke I won't fix it. If it ain't broke I won't fix it.
lhg	posted 03-03-2003 01:29 PM ET (US) With my Whaler, it's very difficult to suppress those "perfectionist" impulses. This can be a sickness. Sounds like I am not alone.
AC	posted 03-03-2003 02:29 PM ET (US) Almost everytime I tackle a repair job on my home or boat, it grows and grows. Most jobs I estimate at 15 minutes grow into an hour or more due to my perfectionist tendencies. Often, Murphy's Law intervenes and something worse develops. Glad to hear I am not alone!
witsendfl	posted 03-03-2003 02:38 PM ET (US) Larry.AC, I feel sorry for all you guys who are "ALONE" fixing your boats. Maybe these items can fix them faster... 1) Duct Tape 2) sheet metal screws 3) JB Weld Quick set 4) Duct Tape 5) sheet metal screws 6) JB Weld Quick set ... etc,etc, etc... Did I miss anything ? Have fun, I am sure you be really happy when you are done ENJOY witsendfl JimK
AC	posted 03-03-2003 04:23 PM ET (US) JimK, Can you get duct tape in Whaler classic blue?;)
JoeH	posted 03-03-2003 05:28 PM ET (US) Murphy was an optimist. I have learned so much here. It's hard to take a dremal tool to your boat or gut the wiring or fix the last "repair" from the previous owner but as these project get talked about here it helps the next guy out. I know it has helped me. It always seems too expensive and takes too long but it is still fun and still worth it. Joe
PSW	posted 03-03-2003 05:44 PM ET (US) When I bought my Montauk it was cherry and needed nothing done. But then I decided there were a few things about the last Montauk I liked and a few things I wanted to change. So now that cherry sits in the garage with no tank, no battery, no dash, no steering system and a hole in the console for flush mounting electronics. So much for that cherry not needing anything. I just couldn't stand not transforming the boat into something I felt like I attributed to making it what it is. PSW
hooter	posted 03-03-2003 05:51 PM ET (US) Sort o'popped that cherry, did you? Havin' been through a bunch o'these rigs over the years, I learned this: When it comes to rejuvinatin' a new/old rig, li'l bites is best, and y'should chew each bite careful-like before takin' the next one. Good luck.
AC	posted 03-03-2003 07:44 PM ET (US) I agree with that philosophy, Hooter, unless you have another rig you can "wet your whistle" with. Thank heavens I've got a craft to use while I'm restoring my "63" or I know I would eventually just say "the heck with it" and take it to a pro for the sake of time savings.