Boating season winding down
 

It seems like we just got started boating, Now that everything is working good, the end of season is drawing near.
Time to start planing those off season projects.
Hope everyone has a great & SAFE Labor Day weekend .

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Lalalalalalalala I am not listening. Boating season is not over. I have warm clothes.

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Not thinking about 'the end' yet. However: this season has taken it's toll on the boat::(

1. Cpt's chair driver's side is wobbly (not on the floor, but the seatback)
2. One of the two latches on the centre windscreen broken, + window rubber is loose
3. Both side window adjustable latches need replacing
4. Rear speakers need checking, sounds like they have been overloaded however, I'm hoping faulty wiring)
5. Missing the flagpole
6. I want to completely strip all old anti-fauling off and apply a new coat...
7. Gas handle fixing screws do not have anything to screw into anymore, keep popping out.
8. polish.......

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Hi Shabah203,

Sounds like you really got some good use out of your Shabah this season...

As for some of your issues:

Recommend you see an auto-body shop experienced with fiberglass repair, they should be able to resolve the seat issue before it cracks or breaks.

The latches are available online from West Marine or most boating supplies, they're made by "Talyor Made"(click here). The rubber should be available at the same stores too.

West Marine/Taylor Made again (click here)


Hope you're right, I'll keep my fingers crossed!

Flagpole?? Again, West Marine (click here).


I recommend trying using JB-wield to refill the holes then re-drill for the screws. I would apply tape to the outside of the hul and apply the JB-wield from the inside giving it more surface to attach to and to prevent it from pulling through.


All I can say here is "Wax on, Wax off...:rolling_laugh:

Good luck,
WetWilly

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In Texas, boating season can go until December! Besides, these lakes do not freeze anyway.

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Florida may be hot but the boating season never ends.:

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I couldn't agree with you more Provo, I never quit boating all year long but hate rubbing it in on every one else. Its good to be in Florida except for all the dam hurricanes

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and we had a frost warning here a couple of nights ago.... :shakehead:

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... and some of the trees are beginning to turn where I am. :eek_animated:

However, we still managed to get in a sunset cruise last night.

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Shabah 203

I understand issues 1 thru 7, but what does being polish have anything to do with your boat? :rolling_laugh:

As seriousness though, my passenger side captains chair is also wobbling, but its where the chair pole itself connects into the base. The base is fine, but just seems like something is missing where the two meet. Quick fix is taking two wooden splints and jamming them up either side of the post. Otherwise, gonna try to find some kind of gasket I can fit into it. Chair is fine, its just annoying.

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Uh?........Oh, I get it now, ha ha ha.... :p

Now for the post....the seat post should be secured to the base by one or two set screws accessed from underneath the base. Remove the base from the floor, flip it over and tighten the screws (use a little "Loc-Tight" too) and the post should be as good as new!

WetWilly

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I'll give that a shot and let you know how it goes, thanks Willy

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I've got the same problem. My lake has a spot at the north end of it, that is about 3-5 feet deep where you can get out of the boat and walk around and stuff. Well these guys (with boats ranging from 24-30 feet long, usually about 4-8 of them) sit there from noon until dark, then you can hear them come hammering down the lake (25mph speedlimit at night) wide open going to the bar. Then about.... 2AM you hear them all hammering back to the launch to pull out for the night. They're back sunday to. Ah well, leave before they do and your all set!

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Arizona lake season never ends, dry suit for the winter and the lakes don't freeze.

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yes we did to last night was so nice . but put on more clothes.::eek_animated:

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just got back from Disney World for the past week and haven't been out on lake for 3 weeks:shakehead: haven't even been able to check out new Bimini and Depth finder that I installed. Next weekend, for sure hopefully, if not storming:beach:

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Most people around here start to give up right after Labor Day. I'm going to try and prolong my season as much as possible, since I really haven't gotten a chance to enjoy it much this year. With the weeks of repair, plus the weather not being too cooperative, I might just have to say this season wasn't a real good one. :shakehead:

I officially have to have my boat out of the harbor by Halloween, but if the weather's still OK and we're not into freezing temps, I'll just launch at the public ramp myself. I'll just have to keep hooded sweatshirts on board!

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Chris Halloween??? No worrys about overheating then!! We're pulling the docks and lifts out September 27th. I'll be sure and get some 'anchored' pictures while we pull her summer home outta the water. (600lbs + RGC Boat lift, rated for 4,000lbs)

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Hi Z 202, I like the pic with the sun setting over the bow, very serene.

But during the day, it's tubing time!!! :yes_grin:




Let's get this show on the road (err, water)! :p


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Oops, it helps to keep your balance......... :eek_animated:

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Now we're having fun! :wink_thumbup:


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WetWilly

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As some have mentionned, here in Ontario, leaves are changing colours. Great time to dress up, install the canopy on the boat and go for a scenic ride and enjoy the beautifull scenery for the last time this year. We take amazing pictures with the fall colours... Then, it's SNOWMOBILE time! Boating is fun but sledding is a blast....Then when spring comes, I look forward to boating again. Every spring and every fall, it's like getting a new toy for x-mas. Either get the boat ready for the summer or the sled for the winter. I get to switch from one toy to another. In between seasons, I ride my motorcycle.....Don't ride much in the summer, too busy playing on the lake... I love all four seasons we get ! When It gets too cold, I just curl up in my igloo with my polar bear skin and hybernate....LOL

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88 degrees and sunny out on the water here in Texas yasterday. However, January and February suck. Too cold for the boat, too warm for snow mobiles.

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Good thing for me and my family here in California there is no such thing as 'end of boating season'. I too will be out as much as possible, though skiing and tubing will be out, there's always fish to catch and water to ride!

I will be doing small project too, including creating some covers for the key areas of our Mariah 190 Talari so when we do go fishing we won't damage the beautiful upholstery. Other fall project will be:
1. Cover support bars so the water will run off properly when it rains
2. Trailer covers for the tires/sidestep area
3. Perko switch with secondary battery
4. New stereo (I guess in 1995 cassette players were state of the art :) )
5. Some sort of support so I can raise the boat the proper height in my driveway so the boat drains better

I'm sure there are others I will come up with too!

Happy Fall Season Boating!
Dave