Sunday, September 2, 2012

Boat Parts Catalog Online

USA

Teleflex OMC/Volvo Penta Control Cables

Teleflex OMC/Volvo Penta Control Cables - And new control cables

Teleflex KE-4a Electronic Controls

Teleflex KE-4a Electronic Controls - These look like a great addition to the project. I'm researching compatibility and installation requirements.

Friday, June 29, 2012

Can the Bridge Seats be saved?

It looks like the prior owner must have had the upholstery of the bridge seats re-done sometime in the past several years.

Since taking these pictures, I've scrubbed the bridge seats with multiple cleaning solutions.  They are "better" and may be okay for now...
We will get estimates to have them rebuilt and re-upholstered.

Pre Refit Pictures

Removed the old mildew stained bolsters. The plywood backing was also rotten. Estimating costs to have the holes filled and new gelcoat costs compared to replacing with new bolsters...

 Removed the teak railings. Estimating costs to have the holes filled and new gelcoat costs compared to replacing with new railings - either sand & varnish or replace with PlasTeak...
 Pulled out the old blue carpet.  Replace with new lighter carpet or a "Teak & Holley" carpet for $1,000?
Pulling out the old hot water tank, installing new Isotherm unit, new water pump and tank, cleaning up the area, repainting prior to re-installing.
Pulling out the old HEAVY house battery and both the head tank and water tank, installing new head system, new water tank(s), cleaning up the area, repainting prior to re-installing everything.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

New Head!

We are replacing the ENTIRE head system with new.  We received the new 8112 and CSR removed the old tank. I pulled out the old head unit.  WHAT A MESS!  And smelly... Still need to wax/polish the fiberglass area in the head prior to installing the new head.

Marine Growth is some nasty sfuff



Out hauled at CSR!

Marine Growth is such nasty business!

Looking better after pressure washing. Rebuilding and painting the out-drives is up next along with wax/buff, bottom paint and a LOT more...

Carpet Deep Cleaning Required!

WOW those carpets were dirty!  New CLEAN pictures coming soon...

Start the Refit Project with a CLEAN slate.

The best place to start on a big refit project is to start with a "clean" slate.  I had BCD Cleaning Services meet me at the QCYC docks to conduct a thorough deep cleaning.
BCD's mobile service pulled up and did a GREAT job.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Parts Parts Parts. WOW there are a LOT of parts!

I'm well into several pages on the refit plan! So many parts, so little time.  :)

We will replace or upgrade many of the systems on our 1985 Bayliner 3250 Conquest project boat including engine parts and components, water and waste systems and tanks, galley and much much more...

A majority of the parts will come from:

- Galley, Water and Waste Systems from www.fisheriessupply.com
- Bridge seats from http://veada.com
- Engine components and parts from marine after market specialists http://www.teleflexmarine.com

 Stay tuned! More to follow...

Thursday, May 10, 2012

And the Refit Begins!!

The check cleared and the Title was delivered! I've completed a much needed wash down of the boat and have most of the analysis completed on the project list.  The design document for the Refit and the budget have been drafted and I'm working on the project plan and schedule now. I'm planning to out haul and coordinate the work efforts starting in late May. I still have quite a few component selections that need to be narrowed down and budgeted for to include updated Galley and New Frig, New Inverter/Battery Charger and New Batteries and Battery Boxes, etc....  Adding a New Head, New Bridge Seating, New (temp) Carpeting for now...  lots to do!

More pictures will be posted too so check back later.

-Todd

Friday, April 27, 2012

1985 Bayliner 3250 Conquest Express Refit project

Just purchased a 1985 Bayliner 3250 Conquest Express and building the Refit project plans!  Stay tuned for complete details of the project, vendor selection notes and pictures of the work as it progresses.
1985 32' Bayliner 3250 Conquest Express
Galley gets new Frig! (it's on top the counter, to the left)

Planning to Re-power to Diesels for those San Juan Trips!

Friday, April 13, 2012

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Awesome Products

New AWESOME Products!

Tired of that musty "boat smell"?  Then take a look @ http://www.zengamarine.com/home

 I'm adding KANBERRRA to all three of my boats!

And we are adding new Boat Products to our online store HERE too - get ready for summer!