Bill Collins      904-247-2865     wvi@comcast.net
1. HOME PAGE 2. After Paint Removal
3. Plywood Deck Removal 4. CENTER CONSOLE
5. Center Console Removal & Bilges Cleaned 6. Coming Together
7. Cable & Wire Runs 8. Center Console
9. Deck Repairs 10. Flotation Install
11. Plywood Decking 12. Trailer Repair
13. Bow EYE Protection 14. ROD HOLDER INSTALLATION
15. CONSOLE RETURNS 16. Interior VIEWS
17. Interior LIGHTING 18. Hull Painted
19. Rub Rails 20. Battery Connections
21. Carpet Install FWD of Center Console 22. Seat / Cooler Box Combo Installed forward of CC
23. Motor   STARTED 4-1-2010 24. Aft Deck area  Painted ~ Hand holes & Padding installed
5-24-2010`
25. BOAT RIDE / SEA TRIALS     Underway 4-14-2010 Problems encountered on trials & Since:      
1. Ignition switch loose tightened  and tested satisfactory
2. Shifter and throttle cables  replaced and tested sat
3. New Fuel Tank sending unit (in tank) and gauge (on console)  INSTALLED and tested 6-20-2010
4. Installed gauge to check battery condition and charging system INSTALLED and tested 6-20-2010
26. TOP ~ Helm Seat w/Cooler Base ~ Console gauges  
Completed  6-25-2010     		27. Top "modifications" completed Feb 2011
28. "Newer Bigger Motor" INSTALLED Aug 7, 2011  
 
"CLICK ON PHOTOS FOR A BETTER VIEW"
CONSOLE REMOVAL &
BILGE CLEANING

Console is made of ALUMINUM

It sits on and is bolted through the plywood to aluminum supports, under the plywood.

To remove the console, I had to disconnect:
steering
gear shift / throttle
Electrical supply (12 volt) and grounding connections
Fuel fill hose (fill cap on top of console)
Fuel vent line (up to top right side of console)

Unbolted the console and removed.
Removed LAST PIECE of plywood.

The built in Aluminum, fuel tank is BELOW the console area.

I be chillen in the shade, while I am working in that "tiny" hole!

It is GONE!

When the construction phase starts, I can only "PRAY"
that after it goes back together, IT WORKS!
I was able to remove the last piece of Plywood, decking!

I want to make sure NO WATER "rain" gets in the fuel.

DIRTY BILGES!

Fuel Tank in center

OLD FOAM FLOTATION!
I had previously removed all the other trash / flotation material.

CLEAN BILGES!  Pressure washer was working GOOD!

BLUE Tarp to cover fuel tank area!

Hydraulic Tilt Trim pump / tank With Fuel / water separator behind it.
Fuel / water separator relocated to open side
1. HOME PAGE 2. After Paint Removal
3. Plywood Deck Removal 4. CENTER CONSOLE
5. Center Console Removal & Bilges Cleaned 6. Coming Together
7. Cable & Wire Runs 8. Center Console
9. Deck Repairs 10. Flotation Install
11. Plywood Decking 12. Trailer Repair
13. Bow EYE Protection 14. ROD HOLDER INSTALLATION
15. CONSOLE RETURNS 16. Interior VIEWS
17. Interior LIGHTING 18. Hull Painted
19. Rub Rails 20. Battery Connections
21. Carpet Install FWD of Center Console 22. Seat / Cooler Box Combo Installed forward of CC
23. Motor   STARTED 4-1-2010 24. Aft Deck area  Painted ~ Hand holes & Padding installed
5-24-2010`
25. BOAT RIDE / SEA TRIALS     Underway 4-14-2010 Problems encountered on trials & Since:      
1. Ignition switch loose tightened  and tested satisfactory
2. Shifter and throttle cables  replaced and tested sat
3. New Fuel Tank sending unit (in tank) and gauge (on console)  INSTALLED and tested 6-20-2010
4. Installed gauge to check battery condition and charging system INSTALLED and tested 6-20-2010
26. TOP ~ Helm Seat w/Cooler Base ~ Console gauges  
Completed  6-25-2010     		27. Top "modifications" completed Feb 2011
28. "Newer Bigger Motor" INSTALLED Aug 7, 2011  
 

YEP, I'm a DEMOCRAT!   HA!!!

On the ARMY thing, both of my sons joined!
One for 4 years the other decided to make it a career.
I am RETIRED NAVY!

For me, EVERY DAY is Veterans Day and
I  pray for those that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country,
thanking God we have men and women willing to do this!