1986 ss 201

[dozerII]

Re: 1986 ss 201

Up front, perfect spot for the juice holders!

I really like this build.
It's definitely giving me ideas!

Thanks Jason, DH83

Hi Glenn, you're still keeping the starting battery in the Stern correct? If not, you're going to need a honkin' cable to make that 20'+ run (knowing you, it's probably already there!)

EDIT: I just realized what TM stood for...nevermind; this is the ideal setup for the BMTM

That's right the starting bat is in the port rear compartment.

Great battery solution, DII. Probably one of the best!

A couple of solar charger Qs. Will the solar panel charge the SS and 5th wheel at the same time? Does the travel trailer have a genny you could plug the SS into? I'm asking because I always read that a solar charger can help maintain a charge but they have trouble re-charging a drawn down battery. That's the little solar panels, do you have a large panel on the RV?

Thanks GA, I have one 85 watt panel now and am going to ad a second. I have two 140 amp hour bats on the fifth wheel now 104lbs a piece and they never go below about 12.4 volts even after two weeks at the lake. With the second panel my Battery guy says if I run the two TM bats down 50% on the SS, it will take 4 days to bring them back up with one panel and less than two days with two panels. I don't use the TM that much but if I do I could bring my generator to bring them up faster.

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1986 ss 201

Okay, as off right now, battery install is done( one switch left to bolt in) HIN tag is on, CG capacity Plate is on, Cleaned, polished and Armoralled everything.

I'M calling this one COMPLETE :whoo:
As complete as one of us can call a project.

Still have to make a bra for the bow for trailering on the gravel, but that's not part of the boat.

Tomorrow will engine run up prior to the Splash May 10, cus May the 3rd I'm off to meet Gibbles to pick up the next project.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1986 ss 201

Starcraft on the water almost. I bet your happy to be done with the SS 201 so you can start another.

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1986 ss 201

Starcraft on the water almost. I bet your happy to be done with the SS 201 so you can start another.

Actually GA I'm going to take a break for a while. All I've done for the last two years or better is rebuild boats. I'm going to have fun at the lake and watch Clist for deals. I want to build up an inventory of good hulls for rebuilding as my retirement plan. LOL

 

[barato2]

Re: 1986 ss 201

now that is downright decent of you, sir. gotta let some of the rest of us have a shot at SOTY awards.......

beautiful boat, and i love all your low buck engineering!

 

[budski]

Re: 1986 ss 201

Hey Glen, Congratulations, but we know you're not finished with that SS 201 always something more to do or add, excellent spot for the batteries, looks like it was custom made for them, I have a question the cable you used is it battery booster cable looks like it, the reason I ask is I was going to use 8 guage booster cable for my trolling motor 55 pound cavitation mount minnkota and the battery is front center, just wasn't sure if it was heavy enough.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1986 ss 201

Congratulations Glen, congratulations to you buddy!

These big projects are pretty easy to start, very hard to actually finish. Well done my friend:thumb:

Really looking forward to seeing her float man:joyous:

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1986 ss 201

Actually GA I'm going to take a break for a while. All I've done for the last two years or better is rebuild boats. I'm going to have fun at the lake and watch Clist for deals. I want to build up an inventory of good hulls for rebuilding as my retirement plan. LOL

I know we're gonna see you on Hoarders. LOL.

 

[bob johnson]

Re: 1986 ss 201

Okay, as off right now, battery install is done( one switch left to bolt in) HIN tag is on, CG capacity Plate is on, Cleaned, polished and Armoralled everything.

I'M calling this one COMPLETE :whoo:
As complete as one of us can call a project.

Still have to make a bra for the bow for trailering on the gravel, but that's not part of the boat.

Tomorrow will engine run up prior to the Splash May 10, cus May the 3rd I'm off to meet Gibbles to pick up the next project.

now that you are bored, can you come on over and help me ?????ill let be the supervisor


bob

 

[InMotion]

Re: 1986 ss 201

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!! Fab work man! Congrats on getting her finished and lookin' awesome!

Just a splash to complete the whole process and to enjoy the fruits of your labor!!!!

Jim

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1986 ss 201

Congrats on another GREAT build!

 

[SKDave]

Re: 1986 ss 201

Awesome job!
Sounds like you are picking up the 18' v5, should be another great project

 

[classiccat]

Re: 1986 ss 201

Congratulations Glenn! Your work is inspiring!!!

 

[budski]

Re: 1986 ss 201

Here's 1 for ya Glen http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/boa/3764164506.html

 

[boatnut74]

Re: 1986 ss 201

Congrats on getting it complete. Just a few short weeks and you can be on the water. Putting the batteries under the floor looks good, nice and tidy and out of sight.

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1986 ss 201

now that is downright decent of you, sir. gotta let some of the rest of us have a shot at SOTY awards.......

beautiful boat, and i love all your low buck engineering!

Thanks B2, everyone's got a shot at the SOTY

Hey Glen, Congratulations, but we know you're not finished with that SS 201 always something more to do or add, excellent spot for the batteries, looks like it was custom made for them, I have a question the cable you used is it battery booster cable looks like it, the reason I ask is I was going to use 8 guage booster cable for my trolling motor 55 pound cavitation mount minnkota and the battery is front center, just wasn't sure if it was heavy enough.

Thanks John, I used 4 gauge welding cable for the leads to the trolling motor, the bigger you go the better.

Congratulations Glen, congratulations to you buddy!

These big projects are pretty easy to start, very hard to actually finish. Well done my friend:thumb:

Really looking forward to seeing her float man:joyous:

Thanks Jason, and me too, never have seen her on the water!!

I know we're gonna see you on Hoarders. LOL.

Thanks GA

now that you are bored, can you come on over and help me ?????ill let be the supervisor


bob

That would cost big time.lol

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!! Fab work man! Congrats on getting her finished and lookin' awesome!

Just a splash to complete the whole process and to enjoy the fruits of your labor!!!!

Jim

Thanks Jim

Congrats on another GREAT build!

Thanks JB

Awesome job!
Sounds like you are picking up the 18' v5, should be another great project

Thanks Dave, heading down next Friday if it all works out.

Congratulations Glenn! Your work is inspiring!!!

Thanks BF16

Congrats on getting it complete. Just a few short weeks and you can be on the water. Putting the batteries under the floor looks good, nice and tidy and out of sight.

Thanks Drew,one of the guys was down at the lake today to fill a propane tank on a cabin, and the lake is still froze solid other than a 2ft opening at the shore.

 

[GLG fishing]

Re: 1986 ss 201

Nice job DII it's been a pleasure to follow along.
Sending some some nice weather your way to help with the ice off.
Good luck with the splash and hope everything runs smooth.
GLG

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1986 ss 201

Nice job DII it's been a pleasure to follow along.
Sending some some nice weather your way to help with the ice off.
Good luck with the splash and hope everything runs smooth.
GLG

Thanks a bunch GLG.

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1986 ss 201

Poured some gas in the tank, two jerry cans of premium, (only way I could get non ethanol) $64.00 yikes. Filled the water separating filter, pushed the throttle 3 times turned it over, throttle again and the 4.3 came to life. Purrs like a kitten. The only issue is the tach is not working. I think it may be set on the wrong setting. Here's a couple pictures of her outside on the second nicest day of the year so far.





And my favorite, don't realize how big she is till she is hooked to the back of the truck broad side.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1986 ss 201

And a resurrected SS201 roars to life under waving Maple Leaf flags. And back to waiting for more than 2 feet of open water. You have to be itching (in a good way) to splash her!