E-tec 40 hp

[saltchuckmatt]

Remember, the cleaner the boat the less fish you will catch!

 

[airshot]

Your sides are actually paint?? My Sylvan is a heavy vinyl decal type material, not sure how well a buffer would do on that. Got some more pics of "Smokey"?

 

[JimDirt]

Your sides are actually paint?? My Sylvan is a heavy vinyl decal type material, not sure how well a buffer would do on that. Got some more pics of "Smokey"?

Ya, it's all paint except the graphics. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna paint the metal on the inside. It's pretty grimy. I think alot of it wash off, but alot of it won't. The carpet is in pretty good shape and should clean up nicely, and with new paint on the inside, it should look really nice. Any tips on painting and paint type is welcomed.


The console and the steering wheel are pretty grimy too. I'm not sure that will clean up easily.

 

[saltchuckmatt]

I rebuild and painted a lund. I used a marine paint from Finland but the primer is the main thing. Epoxy primer for aluminum.

 

[tphoyt]

Roll on truck bed liner.
It’s tough stuff and UV resistance is great.

 

[Crosbyman]

try some chlorine mix...keep it away from carpets

it may clean thing up....it works wonders on patio stuff grimy with black mildew. let it work in a few minutes whil keepng it wet .

after.... a day in the sun with lots of UV can help.

 

[saltchuckmatt]

My classic

 

[JimDirt]

My classic

That's really cool. Why are the wheels on the trailer so far apart? They must scrub hard when ya turn? Do they wear out quickly?

 

[saltchuckmatt]

You mean the beach trailer? Or are we being sarcastic.

 

[saltchuckmatt]

The other boat

 

[JimDirt]

You mean the beach trailer? Or are we being sarcastic.

IDK, the trailer in the 1st pic. I guess that's the beach trailer...LOL No sarcasm here. I would never do such a thing.

 

[JimDirt]

I got to cleaning out the inside. This mess is not gonna fly. Thsts almost new charger and $400 lithium battery


My wife has these little "magic" cleaning pads that worked well on the console. The steering wheel is beyond cleaning and it will be replaced.

 

[saltchuckmatt]

You can get some buffing compound and get it even cleaner.....she probably used a magic eraser.

Here's my 3rd boat.

 

[tphoyt]

That looks like a lot a fun!

 

[JimDirt]

You can get some buffing compound and get it even cleaner.....she probably used a magic eraser.

Here's my 3rd boat.

Yes, magic eraser, that's what they're called. And she didn't do it, I did. LOL

 

[JimDirt]

I got some of that mess cleaned up a bit. I don't think I want the gas can up there in an enclosure with the battery.


I think back here is a better spot. One good reason is its ventilated. I'm gonna reroute that filter also, so that line isn't hanging out right in the way.

 

[JimDirt]

This filter. LOL

 

[Crosbyman]

be careful with battery switches, never use wing nuts etc... ETEC EMM,s are extremely allergic to voltage spikes.... EMM killers

 

[JimDirt]

be careful with battery switches, never use wing nuts etc... ETEC EMM,s are extremely allergic to voltage spikes.... EMM killers

Duly noted. The trolling battery has hex bolts in the terminals but the starting battery has wing nuts. I'll replace those with hex nuts and lock washers.
The fuel filter is critical to etec motors too, no? The one I have looks to be serviceable I think. I'll do that when I relocate it.

 

[Crosbyman]

I don't think your VST has an internal conical filter..
bigger engines have one on the injector return line.

the external is easy to replace ... what is strongly recommended is an external fuel/water separator filter (RACOR 10 micron style ).

I have used this seasence for 18 years ..no issues with fuel... ever . Never realy seen watereither but I purge the base 1-2 times per season . The filter only module seems rare ??? for 46$ CDN you get both the filter and new clear bowl. The whole unit is about 80$ CDN

https://www.amazon.ca/Seasense-Fuel-Filter-Clear-Aluminum/dp/B004XAEW6Q/ref=sr_1_2?crid=18CUMXKGUY5&keywords=seasense+fuel+filter&qid=1680105415&sprefix=Sea+sense+%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-2