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- Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:25 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Moving Battery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1593
Re: Moving Battery
Thanks Alan, thanks Jim.
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 2:11 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Moving Battery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1593
Re: Moving Battery
I bought the boat without battery and wiring is a mess. According to the PO, the batteries were sitting on top of the live bait well. To me, I think battery in dry area is better and since I have to redo wiring anyway, why not choose the best location for them. There is a little "room" for...
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 2:05 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Overhaul Fuel Delivery on 1987 REVENGE 22
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1432
Re: Overhaul Fuel Delivery on 1987 REVENGE 22
Thanks Jim and Alan very much for very detail info/explanation and pictures. I am confident to make my decision now.
Thank you.
Thank you.
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:46 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Overhaul Fuel Delivery on 1987 REVENGE 22
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1432
Re: Overhaul Fuel Delivery on 1987 REVENGE 22
As seen in Figure 2, that second fuel line connecting to the fuel tank looks oddly done. I would examine the tank fitting there very closely to see what was done. Oh, sorry, I didn't explain. I took the photograph in Figure 2 right after I lifted up the center deck molded section that covers the fu...
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:19 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Overhaul Fuel Delivery on 1987 REVENGE 22
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1432
Re: Overhaul Fuel Delivery on 1987 REVENGE 22
I plan on installing the filters on the gunwale (red circles) because I saw some pictures of people doing so. But if you think it's a no no, I can do the second choice (blue circles) on the inwale. IMG_2342.jpeg Please let me know what you think. Or as shown in Figure 6, I can mount a 2x6 wood piece...
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:12 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Overhaul Fuel Delivery on 1987 REVENGE 22
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1432
Re: Overhaul Fuel Delivery on 1987 REVENGE 22
Figure 4 below show the original installation of the copper fuel lines.
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:05 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Overhaul Fuel Delivery on 1987 REVENGE 22
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1432
Re: Overhaul Fuel Delivery on 1987 REVENGE 22
I think I have [the special ] pliers [needed to squeeze closed an Oetiker ring]. I just have to find them.
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:04 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Overhaul Fuel Delivery on 1987 REVENGE 22
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1432
Re: Overhaul Fuel Delivery on REVENGE 22
My boat was rigged with copper fuel line mixed with rubber hoeses as jimh described above. However, I see that the fuel lines can come out directly from the fuel rank outlet to the rigging tunnel then curve to the sump area, and in this way there will uninterrupted rubber fuel lines going from the t...
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:44 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Overhaul Fuel Delivery on 1987 REVENGE 22
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1432
Re: Overhaul Fuel Delivery on REVENGE 22
jimh wrote:Rigging fuel lines for twin engine will usually employ two independent feeds from the fuel tank.
Q8: on the present fuel tank are there two separate fuel outlet fittings?
Yes. This is original when I first lift up the floorboard.
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 3:54 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Overhaul Fuel Delivery on 1987 REVENGE 22
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1432
Re: Overhaul Fuel Delivery on REVENGE 22
Thanks Jefecinco and Jim for responding, Q5: are you running dual engines? I am rigging the fuel system for twin Yamaha 70-HP engines. Q6: should I use rubber fuel hose rated A1? The old hose on the boat is rated A1. I have to overhaul the whole fuel delivery system from tank to fuel-water separator...
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 3:36 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Moving Battery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1593
Re: Moving Battery
Tom and Jim: thanks for responding. The primary battery cables will go through the drilled holes on that white panel, where the fire extinguisher is seen, and run along the top to the electrical cabinet on the right, where I have bus bars and a fuse box there. I plan on having the electrical cables ...
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 7:28 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Overhaul Fuel Delivery on 1987 REVENGE 22
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1432
Overhaul Fuel Delivery on 1987 REVENGE 22
Give me advice for running fuel hoses from the fuel tank to the engine [on a 1987 REVEVGE 22]. IMG_2329.JPG As seen in Figure 1, at the moment the are two small-diameter copper flexible tubings along the starboard side of the aft below deck livewell running toward the engine from the fuel tank, I re...
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 6:55 am
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Moving Battery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1593
Moving Battery
I plan on installing a second battery in a corner as seen in Figure 1. The second battery will be around two-inches away from a plastic panel. The second battery will be inside a plastic battery box. The second battery will be only several inches away from the big fuel intake hose. [Something unclea...
- Mon Oct 31, 2022 5:55 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Bolt Orientation in Engine Mounting
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3353
Re: Bolt Orientation in Engine Mounting
I found the torque specfications the hard way: by increasing the torque on my wrench from 10 to 20-lbs-feet step by step. I found that some of the nuts are between 16 to 18-lbs-feet. So, I set my mind at 20 to 22-lbs-feet. On reinstalling, I started at 15-lbs-feet then increase to 18-lbs-feet, some ...
- Tue Oct 18, 2022 1:47 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Bolt Orientation in Engine Mounting
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3353
Re: Bolt Orientation in Engine Mounting
Thanks Jim
- Mon Oct 17, 2022 6:11 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Bolt Orientation in Engine Mounting
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3353
Re: Bolt Orientation in Engine Mounting
Let me retract what I said about the torque specification for the engine mounting bolt fasteners [that was cited above as originating from the factory service manual]. I must be reading at the wrong section [of the factory service manual]. In another section [of the factory service manual] there is ...
- Sat Oct 15, 2022 6:09 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Website Updates
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8178
Re: Website Updates
Jim,
Thanks for taking effort to make it better for us all.
Thanks for taking effort to make it better for us all.
- Sat Oct 15, 2022 5:33 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Bolt Orientation in Engine Mounting
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3353
Re: Bolt Orientation in Engine Mounting
My boat has twin Yamaha 70-HP engines. I have two [engine service] manuals: ⋅ a "Yamaha Outboard Shop Manual" by Clymer, and ⋅ a service manual denoted as "Genuine Out Board" By Yamaha. Moderator's note: DISREGARD THE SPECIFICATION GIVEN BELOW; SEE RETRACTION ...
- Wed Sep 07, 2022 7:14 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Bolt Orientation in Engine Mounting
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3353
Re: Bolt Orientation in Engine Mounting
Are the mounting bolts tightened to a specific torque, or just to be "tight"? My older Yamaha outboard engines on my older boat right now [have the engine mounting nuts on on the outboard side of the transom] too. The only literature I have seen which instructs to have the nuts on the inbo...
- Tue Sep 06, 2022 1:29 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Bolt Orientation in Engine Mounting
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3353
Re: Bolt Orientation in Engine Mounting
My [outboard engines are twin] Yamaha 70-HP two-stroke-power-cycle engines.
- Tue Sep 06, 2022 7:46 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Bolt Orientation in Engine Mounting
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3353
Bolt Orientation in Engine Mounting
Q1: what orientation of the mounting bolts for an outboard engine is preferred? In my experience I see most engines installed with the nuts on the outside of the boat, and my boat’s engine is mounted that way. A service manual indicates to have the nuts in the transom engine splash well. My boat is ...
- Tue Jul 26, 2022 4:56 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: SIKAFLEX 291 LOT Tube Color
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1887
SIKAFLEX 291 LOT Tube Color
Q1: is the sealant SIKAFLEX 291 LOT different if the tube color is RED or BLUE ? Q2: which tube color of SIKAFLEX 291 LOT is preferred? Q3: is the sealant SIKAFLEX 291 LOT the same no matter the tube color? Q4: is the tube color for SIKAFLEX 291 LOT just a label change? Moderator's note: the words R...
- Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:27 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Assess Integrity of Brass Drain Tube from Images
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1801
Re: Assess Integrity of Brass Drain Tube from Images
I have replaced all brass drains with fiberglass tubes in order to create peace of mind.
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 8:16 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11127
Re: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
PHIL--I was thinking of getting the winch low enough to have the roller to rest on the eye as you mentioned earlier, but then I realized that this is the lowest it can get. Then I remember about the option Jim mentioned, the strap. I will do the strap when it is ready to get on the road. Right now, ...
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:49 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Assess Integrity of Brass Drain Tube from Images
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1801
Assess Integrity of Brass Drain Tube from Images
IMG_1337.JPG IMG_1340.JPG Q1: what is the life expectancy of the drain tubes shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2? Q2: is there a way to replace just the O-ring and add 3M4200 adhesive to the drain tubes seen in Figure 1 and Figure 2? I appreciate your experience and knowledge. BACKSTORY I planed on repl...
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:45 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11127
Re: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
Fig. 7. The starboard bunk is 2-3/4-inches away from the through hull drain.
Fig. 8. The winch is now at the lowest possible height.
Thanks everyone,
Fig. 8. The winch is now at the lowest possible height.
Thanks everyone,
- Mon May 23, 2022 9:21 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11127
Re: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
No, they are from sturdybuiltonline. I wish I can make them.floater wrote:Did you make those "L" shaped brackets that bolt the buns to the trailer?
- Mon May 23, 2022 9:19 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11127
Re: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
The bunk is 3-inches away from the drain sump clam shell. I will have to take pictures. I don't have any.jimh wrote:Please show a view from astern that illustrates the position of the bunks relative to the hull runners. Show the starboard side so the aft cockpit sump drain outlet is in view.
- Mon May 23, 2022 9:15 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11127
Re: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
By two short bolts, bolted to the holes on the frame. That little short frame has some pre-drilled holes.jimh wrote:In Figure 6, how is the forward (blue) keel roller bracket fastened to the trailer frame?
- Mon May 23, 2022 9:12 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11127
Re: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
The position of the winch post is similar to that when I bought the trailer. There is a serious problem with the winch rigging seen in Figure 6.... I just checked on winch assembly and the cable, they still looks good. I will adjust the post. Thanks Phil and Jim It looks like I have to touch everyth...
- Sat May 21, 2022 7:31 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11127
Re: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
Without having prior experience on boat and trailer rigging, I am happy to hear Phil's assessment of my work. Thanks. Re the position of the bow roller relative to the boat towing eye: should the winch assembly be lowered four or five inches and also moved closer to the bow so that the red roller is...
- Fri May 20, 2022 4:32 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11127
Re: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
All parts are were purchased from
sturdybuiltonline.com
except the wood bunks. Thanks everyone for all information and opinions.
- Fri May 20, 2022 4:20 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11127
- Fri May 20, 2022 7:57 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Re-doing Fuel Hose Rigging on Twin Engine Boat
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5603
Re: Re-doing Fuel Hose Rigging on Twin Engine Boat
Hi Vance, If I use the same 2 little brass/copper tubes, I plan on using 1" fiberglass tube and marine-tex it there, the way you did your through hull tube. It will seal the water not to come into the wood/foam, but letting water go between the drain sum and the live well. If it is better to us...
- Thu May 19, 2022 5:42 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Re-doing Fuel Hose Rigging on Twin Engine Boat
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5603
Re: Re-doing Fuel Hose Rigging on Twin Engine Boat
I have a question on the fuel hoses/pipes... On the pic attached, the live bait well. The left of the pic is the fuel tank compartment. Top of pic is the drain sum. The arrow is pointing to the little brass (or copper?) fuel pipes. There were 2 x 5/8 hoses running from the gas tank through the wall ...
- Thu May 19, 2022 5:24 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11127
Re: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
Thanks PhilT,
Your list from the beginning helped a lot. I will take pics, but my boat is still ugly, and I did it at the minimum to be good/safe to walk around on the boat from day to day. I will need to add more keel rollers and the guide bunks in the future when I am ready to take it to the water.
Your list from the beginning helped a lot. I will take pics, but my boat is still ugly, and I did it at the minimum to be good/safe to walk around on the boat from day to day. I will need to add more keel rollers and the guide bunks in the future when I am ready to take it to the water.
- Thu May 19, 2022 2:46 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Help with Trailer Set Up in Southern California
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1801
Re: Help with Trailer Set Up in Southern California
My trailer proj is considered done for now. I want to say thanks to JimH and everyone.
- Thu May 19, 2022 2:43 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11127
Re: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
I finally done with this proj. I want to say thanks to everyone.
- Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:21 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 1987 REVENGE 22 Hull Construction
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2079
Re: 1987 REVENGE 22 Hull Construction
Thanks Jim
- Fri Apr 08, 2022 2:30 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 1987 REVENGE 22 Hull Construction
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2079
1987 REVENGE 22 Hull Construction
I own a 1987 REVENGE 22. Referring to Figure 1 below and Callout 1 and Callout 2: ⋅ I think Callout 1 points to stringers. ⋅ Does Callout 2 point to stringers? stringers.jpg [Moderator's note: The image in Figure 1 has been reoriented to improve the intended purpose of the image ...
- Thu Mar 24, 2022 5:33 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: REVENGE 22 Hull Drains
- Replies: 39
- Views: 31001
Re: REVENGE 22 Hull Drains
I thought I was almost done with fiberglass work. I ordered fiberglass tubes and Marine-tex. I plan to do more work soon. I ordered 1.0-inch and 1.25-inch tubes. The tube I asked about in my prior post is around 0.5-inch, and for that tube I planned to use 0.5-inch PVC. But now PVC is out of the pic...
- Thu Mar 24, 2022 4:21 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: REVENGE 22 Hull Drains
- Replies: 39
- Views: 31001
Re: REVENGE 22 Hull Drains
I would not use PVC. No PVC pipe then. Should remove all the through-wall PVC already there? Those tubes are white and they looks like 1/2-inch" PVC. There are at least two. I do not know what Boston Whaler uses to bind it to the wall. I can see gel coat on that stuff. Refer to Figure 1, repea...
- Wed Mar 23, 2022 6:01 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: REVENGE 22 Hull Drains
- Replies: 39
- Views: 31001
Re: REVENGE 22 Hull Drains
After talking to Vance, I decided to leave the brass tubes and ordered some fiberglass tubes and Marine-Tex. The smallest tube I ordered is 1-inch and 1.25-inch for the transom. In carefully looking at all the tubes and holes, I found there are small holes for the ground wire to pass through several...
- Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:13 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11127
Re: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
[I am] reading the threads a little each time, remembered some, forgot some..
Thanks everyone again.
Thanks everyone again.
- Sat Mar 19, 2022 6:34 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11127
Re: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
Thanks everyone for inputs. Q18: what kind of 2x4 wood is good for bunks? Douglas fir was recommended to me for bunks. Q19: is Douglas Fir lumber sold at Home Depot not great? Q20: would Redwood be superior to Douglas Fir from Home Depot for bunks? Q21: would rough wood be superior to Douglas Fir fr...
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:00 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Help with Trailer Set Up in Southern California
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1801
Help with Trailer Set Up in Southern California
I plan to convert the trailer for a REVENGE 22 to a bunk trailer from a roller trailer and to lower the trailer several inches.
Seeing a similar size trailer with bunks will help to precisely set up my trailer.
I am located in southern California.
Seeing a similar size trailer with bunks will help to precisely set up my trailer.
I am located in southern California.
- Thu Dec 23, 2021 4:45 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Re-doing Fuel Hose Rigging on Twin Engine Boat
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5603
Re: Re-doing Fuel Hose Rigging on Twin Engine Boat
wow, it is so... the same as mine, engines too, except mine doesn't looks as clean and doesn't have hydraulic steering.
Thanks Jim
Thanks Jim
- Fri Dec 17, 2021 4:57 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Re-doing Fuel Hose Rigging on Twin Engine Boat
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5603
Re: Re-doing Fuel Hose Rigging on Twin Engine Boat
Thanks Jack,
Do you have any pictures on hand and don't mind to post? I would love to see different setups
Thanks.
Do you have any pictures on hand and don't mind to post? I would love to see different setups
Thanks.
- Tue Dec 14, 2021 4:06 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11127
Re: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
Thanks everyone, I conclude: ⋅ the inner bunks should be as close as possible to the center line; ⋅ the outer bunks should be as far as possible to the center line ⋅ the keel rollers should be on all cross bars, high enough to touch the boat's keel ⋅ keel roll...
- Mon Dec 13, 2021 9:53 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11127
Re: Converting Trailer to Bunks from Floppy Roller
trailerViewHullBottom.jpg Q9: is the keel roller seen in Figure 1(partially obscured by a jagged yellow line) in the proper location? In Figure 1 above the two red arrows point to where where I plan to install two bunks. I plan to install the bunks without lifting-up the boat, using this method: &s...