Best idea under $20

dogon dory · Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 12:36 am Post subject: Best idea under $20

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starcrafttom · Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 12:49 am Post subject:

i dont have pics but a 3/4 one way valve for the sump pump under the door so it does not back wash-$12 hardware store.

dogon dory · Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 1:30 am Post subject:

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CAVU · Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 1:51 am Post subject:

A quick and cheap idea I have used on several boats over the years: make a very small compact tool kit to keep handy so you don't have to dig out the big tool box for simple jobs. I keep a 6 in 1 screwdriver, small pliers, and small cresent wrench in a small tool roll. All the other tools are in a larger box which is usually buried somewhere, but I keep the tool roll handy. I seldom boat all day without using it for something.

Another simple idea that has worked for me: The canvas snaps that are attached to the hull are usually pop-riveted to the fiberglass with aluminum rivets. Those is areas that get a lot of salt-water exposure tend to corrode and become loose after a couple of years. I have started filling the center of the snap with clear marine silicone. This will help seal the rivet and doesn't interfere with the operation of the snap.

Aiviq · Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 5:14 am Post subject:

I now carry electrical tape with me just about everywhere I go (see jury rig thread). Jim

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C-WEED · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 12:51 am Post subject:

For about $5 plus tax you can get two male hose ends, 10' of clear tubing and a cheap nozzle. (page 3 in album) Not sure about other engines, probably all the same. On my yamaha hook this hose to the fresh water rinse and enjoy a warm shower. Want hotter water? Run the boat faster. Thumbs Up

There is one advantage of twins. Hook in a "Y" splitter to both engines and double the water pressure. Mr. Green

Not recommended for use with auto-pilot...

Sea Wolf · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 6:47 am Post subject:

Chris-

Ingenious! Makes me wonder how many other "right under your nose" possibilities there are undiscovered in these boats!!! Joe.

C-WEED · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 11:18 am Post subject:

Joe, I wanted to tap into that water source for a very long time. One day the Idea

came on.

For a poor man's anti-theft for about $2 see the C-curity thread under documents...

dogon dory · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 1:38 pm Post subject:

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MOOSE · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 5:15 pm Post subject:

Chris, your hot water shower tap verges on brilliance. However, we have twin Honda 40s and a quick check confirmed our washout connection is but a small (perhaps 3/8") threaded plug located down near the anti-cavitation plate. First off, it would be somewhat of a bugger to access and second, I wonder how big a stream I'd get out of such a small port. Anyone have any thoughts?
Al

B~C · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 5:31 pm Post subject:

this link has a lengthy discussion on warm water, I think a person could tee in at the warning switch. http://www.ifish.net/forum/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=527555&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

C-WEED · Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 11:14 am Post subject:

Moose, sorry I can't help with the Hondas as I have never seen one up close. I do know that it can be done with some clear thinking. As BC noted check the water sensor fitting as a start. Or any water line under the cover. I mounted a water flow valve on the end of the hose just in case. I found one on the end of my wand/brush that I use to wash the boat and truck. Never have hooked the garden hose to that thing.

Naturally you don't want to bleed more water than needed to keep the engine cool. When I open my valve on full the pee stream just BARELY lightens up at idle. Not enough to matter. But be careful anyway. The water flow will never be all that impressive but unlike a bag shower the water source is basically unlimited and always ready to use. Day or night. Cloudy or clear sky's. While anchored or on the move....

I assumed all outboards used a similar setup for fresh water rinse but I guess not. Can't believe Red Fox hasn't pointed out the Yamaha fresh water rinse design. Mr. Green

It is basically a female hose connection mounted to a fixed male solid plug just below the engine cover on the front of the engine by the fuel inlet. Kicker is the same. My fresh water rinse nozzle on the boat has threads on the nozzle end. I screw this into the female connection and can rinse the engine anywhere at any time. On the trailer or off. Even at sea. RF says the yammi is a real marine design. I guess this is one of the indicators.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 12:43 pm Post subject:

Chris

Well at least we can now say that the new Yamaha motors come with a hot shower (attachment)!

I assume (???) this can be said of the other brands too??? Joe.

Luna C · Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 12:53 pm Post subject:

If I am picturing this correctly, wouldn't this be a salt water shower when in salt water?!?