Seaport 2400 XL POD Conversion Project

[ReelSlim]

Hey Martin

I’m not close to the boat right now but I will get my dad to grab a few better pictures when he checks in on it for me. I don’t have a top down view and have a few other pictures that might not help much. Mine are a little more straight on but seem to work. You may want to conside how much space you have to bend the tubes when they are tilted up fully. My pod is 34” so not sure about yours. I would say mine is the minimum for that configuration otherwise it puts some strain on the tube...imo. The kicker tube was done at the dealership. It’s a clean look but I ended up putting a drain hole at the bottom of the bend since it’s a potential water collector or P-trap....lol. Something to consider that I would have done differently. I will see if I have any other helpful pics kicking around....

Greg

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

The kicker hose is an issue for me as well. I was also planing on putting a drain hole in it. Looks like you have some kind of plug in the end of the hose for the kicker to seal it off. I wonder if I can get similar for Merc

 

[Lucky Streak]

I would personally go with option two for the simple reason that it looks easier to avoid rigging tubes while walking on the bracket.

 

[ReelSlim]

The kicker hose is an issue for me as well. I was also planing on putting a drain hole in it. Looks like you have some kind of plug in the end of the hose for the kicker to seal it off. I wonder if I can get similar for Merc

I think it is similar to the coupling they use to connect the hose to the main motors. It doesn’t seal off tight around the cables so water will get in. That’s why I put the drain hole in the bottom of the low spot. I might try and get some rubber and stretch it across the top of the tube to keep most water out but haven’t decided the best route other than a silicon dam across. Sort of like a cable gland that seals around the center. I think in the end the hole will be the real solution and a fresh water rinse to wash out the salt.

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

Made Some Progress this weekend

Got over my fear of drilling the rigging the holes turned out pretty good




Started installing the electrical system and pulled all the cables through from the engine!

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

Hi Guys

Do any of you know of a company that cuts and prints/lasers custom dash panels? I need a new panel for the boat. I found Permel in Burnaby I will call them tomorrow to see what they can do.

Capt

 

[fishin solo]

What type of material? There’s a hell of a lot of shops way closer then Burnaby. You live in Langley right ?

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

I don't really know what material, I was thinking either black plastic or carbon fiber..... with white printing

 

[fishin solo]

Cnc 604

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

Hey Guy's

Does anybody know where I can get my trailer weighed in the Langley area? With the outboards the trailer tongue weight is feeling very light and I am expecting to have to move the axles back. I was thinking maybe taking it in the evening to the truck inspection station just north of the border. but I don't know if they have a scale. Are there any other options?

 

[Lucky Streak]

Pacific Highway near the border has a scale I believe.

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

I was just looking at that there is self weigh on the highway heading towards the border. Might go and give that one a try!

 

[Sir Reel]

You can weigh it yourself using a bathroom scale. Did this myself and works very well. Plus allows you to adjust axles and reweigh at home.
https://www.boatus.com/magazine/trailering/2013/June/tongue-weight-diy.asp

Lots of YouTube videos too

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

That works too but it only gives you the tongue weight. if I want to be able to calculate how far back the axles need to go I am going to need to know the axle weight

 

[Oly1]

If you live anywhere near these scale locations, you could check the axle weight. You. Can check the axle weights when they are open or when they are closed. The scale weights are always displayed. I like going over when they are closed. Easier for me to take a picture of the weight and the axle on the scale for future reference. No to say you can’t do this when they are open, just no pressure to be quick when they are closed.

Oly

https://www.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse/inspection_stations.htm

 

[noluck]

I was just looking at that there is self weigh on the highway heading towards the border. Might go and give that one a try!

might try aldergrove transfer station

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

Just drove by the self serve scale before the truck crossing at the border. Got my truck weight just for fun, now I have to bring the Boat down...

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

Hey Guys'

Whats your thoughts on either blue or Pink foam board insulation in a boat? I am turning my attention to the fish box, which is going to get a Stainless liner. under the liner I want to put 1.5" of hard foam as insulation to keep the ice and fish cosy. Most of the foam will be protected from water but there might be some splashing as the foam will be exposed to the bilge as it drains to the back. I have read that the Blue is better than the pink at not absorbing water. Anybody have any thoughts?

 

[fishin solo]

I would scrap the foam and get a insulated liner made instead that drops into the fish box

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

I have a 1.5 over hang all the way around the box in the boat. It would be a shame to waste all that space, its perfect for a foam board, then just drop in the liner.....