Sac River Jim Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 After alot of hard work and upgrades I'm very proud of my old boat. upgrades include: 1158c gps combo on the front deck 1197 si unit mounted on top rail at console hydro wave hot foot pro trim on steering column recessed foot control tray will replace the motor guide pro 70 with the digital 109 i'm getting from Bill tomorrow. replaced all rivets on deck lids and live wells buffed the old girl out replaced thermostats and water pump impeller replaced a tail light assembly on the trailer bought a 25p power tech prop for backup and taking my tempest plus 25p in to get reworked this week. i still need to do something with the seats, install led blk lights in the rub rail and get the steel reed valves replaced with boisen laminated reed valves but shes coming together very nicely. Muddy Water and merc1997 Bo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac River Jim Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 3rd pic shows a 998c at the console but i recently replaced it with the 1197c si unit. junk fishin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshot25 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Good looking rig Jim will look for it on Stockton Sac River Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5bites Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 That new trolling motor is going to be a huge improvement in power and efficiency. Sac River Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac River Jim Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Good looking rig Jim will look for it on Stockton it will be there but not almost everyday like it was my wednesday night and friday night tourneys start up on the rock within the next couple of weeks. JacobW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Doc Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Taking care of a rig and making it last is awesome. I know the feeling. I brought a 1979 rig back to life. When I sold her (sadly) the upgrades and replacement list was half a country mile long. It was a spoiled little boat. Even built a deck extension on it with locking storage lid. She was one nice little boat. But the constant tinkering and such wore my wife out. So I bought a new one. Now I'm constantly playing or fishing from the new one!! Lol!!! Muddy Water and Sac River Jim 2 Need marine repair? Send our own forum friend "fishinwrench" a message. He will treat you like family!!! I owe fishinwrench a lot of thanks. He has been a great mechanic with lots of patience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac River Jim Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Taking care of a rig and making it last is awesome. I know the feeling. I brought a 1979 rig back to life. When I sold her (sadly) the upgrades and replacement list was half a country mile long. It was a spoiled little boat. Even built a deck extension on it with locking storage lid. She was one nice little boat. But the constant tinkering and such wore my wife out. So I bought a new one. Now I'm constantly playing or fishing from the new one!! Lol!!! Yep its something to be proud of, the ole girl was solid when i bought her and all she needed was some TLC. I've got a deck extension but i bet the darn thing weighs 35lbs. so i took it out but i'll put it back on when i fish buddy tournaments so we can both fish off the front if need be. i had bought an old champion 201 tournament fish and ski and did some work on it before mom got real sick and had to sell it but i learned alot on how to restore a boat from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Doc Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Mine weighed 40lbs exactly. I weighed it. I never noticed any speed or ride quality loss on a tri hull with an 85hp Rude monster. Lol! 39-40 all day. :-) Sac River Jim 1 Need marine repair? Send our own forum friend "fishinwrench" a message. He will treat you like family!!! I owe fishinwrench a lot of thanks. He has been a great mechanic with lots of patience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac River Jim Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Mine weighed 40lbs exactly. I weighed it. I never noticed any speed or ride quality loss on a tri hull with an 85hp Rude monster. Lol! 39-40 all day. :-) i have some back issues and taking the extension off made it easier for me to get up and down off the deck. I suffer from the just in case syndrom. i carry way too much gear so any extra weight i can reduce helps! i'd rather have the tackle than the extension hahahaha!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Doc Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Totally understand that. I'm a recovering "just in case syndrome" guy myself. I find I fish a TON less baits than I think I will use. I often forget to try some things. So I've started a "day box" method. I also have a used box that I out plastics, hooks, baits, etc in to keep from loitering the floor. Then I put up baits where they go at the end of the day if I don't put them in the tackle boxes immediately. It is a big help. As for weight, when you only have a 115ProXS, every pound saved helps. :-) Fuel and speed on long runs. Sac River Jim 1 Need marine repair? Send our own forum friend "fishinwrench" a message. He will treat you like family!!! I owe fishinwrench a lot of thanks. He has been a great mechanic with lots of patience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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