Spur's new catmobile.

[SpurHunter]

Bprice - 2/7/2011 1:14 PM Where is there a spot for a kegerator? What about a hot tub? Come on, put a little effort into this!

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Dude.....a huge stainless sink with running water, full cutting board for ...um....bait, yes bait, a head, a wash down sprayer, radioto assistyour dancin pleasure, a sun deck, couches, GPS navigation, and a yet-to-be unveiled catfish wieghing system I will need to have patented, aint enough for you!?</p>

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[rsimms]

SpurHunter - 2/7/2011 3:53 PM

Bprice - 2/7/2011 1:14 PM Where is there a spot for a kegerator? What about a hot tub? Come on, put a little effort into this!

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Dude.....a huge stainless sink with running water, full cutting board for ...um....bait, yes bait, a head, a wash down sprayer, radio to assist your dancin pleasure, a sun deck, couches, GPS navigation, and a yet-to-be unveiled catfish wieghing system I will need to have patented, aint enough for you!?</p>

Why do you need a catfish weighing station???

Don't you have to be able to catch catfish before you can weigh 'em? emoBigsmile

Oh wait... I guess this boat is large enough that OTHER people will be able to go with you. emoPoke

 

[SpurHunter]

And DO NOT forget it will have a grill, and fryer on board for long days on the water. emoHungry

 

[SpurHunter]

rsimms - 2/7/2011 3:05 PM

SpurHunter - 2/7/2011 3:53 PM

Bprice - 2/7/2011 1:14 PM Where is there a spot for a kegerator? What about a hot tub? Come on, put a little effort into this!

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Dude.....a huge stainless sink with running water, full cutting board for ...um....bait, yes bait, a head, a wash down sprayer, radioto assistyour dancin pleasure, a sun deck, couches, GPS navigation, and a yet-to-be unveiled catfish wieghing system I will need to have patented, aint enough for you!?</p>

Why do you need a catfish weighing station??? Don't you have to be able to catch catfish before you can weigh 'em? emoBigsmile Oh wait... I guess this boat is large enough that OTHER people will be able to go with you. emoPoke

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Exxxxxxxxaclty! It will also be fine for wieghing sacks of bass, I am pretty good at catching those. </p>

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[mallardecho]

Good Lord............What is going to happen to this thing?

Spur amd EricM working on this project, together, I sure hope you got that TowBoat insurance stuff and maybe even some Aflac as well...

 

[SpurHunter]

Good advice Bill, will get on that right away! emoLaugh emoLaugh emoLaugh

 

[WD40]

Looking Good Buddy!!!!!!!! Did you know that Robtattoo is looking for a 40 hp engine? You might give him a call if you wanna sell your old one.

 

[SpurHunter]

I found some new corner trim at Academy the other day, I am thinking of swaping out the old vinyl trim with the aluminum corners shown, then adding the new ones on the tips. These have some "give" to them, maybe they can take a blow to a concrete wall pretty well?</p>

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[Bubbakat]

Thanks for posting about the corner pieces. I need a couple for my toon also. You ain't the only one that runs into things . LOL

 

[SpurHunter]

Your right bubba, but apparently only me and Eric are the only one that tells on ourselves that we did! Lol!
If you want me to grab a couple next time I'm headed your way I can bring them to you.

 

[Bubbakat]

Yes that would be good of yea. I don't need but one but will take 2 so I will have a spare and am in no way admitting that I run into any thing.

 

[SpurHunter]

Got some more done this weekend on the barge. I re-ran the wires for the front nav-lights and installed those. Got the new front corners finished up, I think I will like those.

Then we washed it good, inside and out. It looks OK, but I am really leaning towards repainting the exterior in the very near future. I found a pontoon re-stripe kit for $80, and it wouldnt be too hard to tape off and spray the base. I want to get everything else done first though.

I also installed two new Bus-bar's in the console, one for positive, and one for negative wires. I like the idea of just a single wire coming in from the battery, then all the additional electronics wires will be much shorter and organized better.

I also pulled the sink out I bought for this project and will get the cabinet built to house it and the cutting board. I am goign to run a 12v outlet to it, this way I can filet or cut bait right on the spot. No, I am thinking about adding a mini-fridge. Hmmmmmm

 

[minner]

If I may?????????? I would opt for a fused bus bar if it were me. You'd only need one (for the positive side). No need to risk expensive, sensative electronics. Pumps and spotlights are not a problem but fishfinders and radios are.

 

[SpurHunter]

I see your point, but I dont think I have to worry about that as I am running most items to fused toggle switches, and the fish finder and radio will have inline fuses. That should work I think?

 

[minner]

SpurHunter - 2/14/2011 11:37 AM

I see your point, but I dont think I have to worry about that as I am running most items to fused toggle switches, and the fish finder and radio will have inline fuses. That should work I think?

That should work.....

I hate an AGU fuses, especially inline. emoBang I prefer an ATF (blade type) I have persoanlly never had one break when trying to remove it. I have had several inline fuses crumble and corrode in a damp environments though.

Don't take it personal just giving an opinion.

 

[salecreekaviator]

fish cleaning station, mini fridge, deep fryer... what about a smoker and recliner?

 

[EricM]

A brass pole for the, uh, dancing girls?? emoBigsmile

 

[SpurHunter]

As always, I appreciate your smart-alec suggestions. emoLaugh

I am getting there, about to bust ready to give it a test run!

Last night I pulled the sonar/GPS out of the CC and installed on the toon, I just have to make the hot and cold connections to it, 5 min deal so I will be ready to chart my course this weekend on its maiden voyage.

Also got the bimini top back on, and installed a spinner on teh steering wheel. I will be re-painting the seat base and installing it this week, then getting on to building the cabinet for the sink and cutting board is on the next list.

 

[EricM]

Lookin' good! emoThumbsup

 

[SpurHunter]

Still making progress on the toon. Most importantly, worked on cranking up the motor last night. </p>

After getting a fuel tank situated for testing purposes, I comenced to hooking up power. I checked twice to make sure which side was hot/cold, check. Got throttle and gear shifter connected properly, check. Water running on foot, check. Turn the key, nothing. No clicks, lights, nothing. Hmmmmm. </p>

So I called the Senile Old Coot, (EricM) to come take a look. He started looking things over, checking things off a list in his head.....and that's when we realized the battery cables are on backwards. emoBang emoBang emoBang What a dang rookie mistake! Good thing there was a 30amp fuse on the motor. Got that replaced, switched the cables and it has power now. </p>

Now for fuel, got it all hooked up and started priming the bulb....hmm, seems the connector for a Honda is different, so I cut connectors off, clamp them in a new configuation, still not getting any pressure. NOW I realize I have the fuel going the wrong direction through the bulb. (guess I got up too early?) So after switching the connectors around the proper way, we have it pumping right. </p>

Got the water running in the foot, and then realize the battery was not strong enough, change battery out. We finally got everything right and it took about a minute of cranking to get the fuel pushed through and it fired up and purred like a kitten. Gear shifter works good, and its ready for a test drive on the lake! </p>

Trolling motor installed, just have to decide where Im going to put the three trolling batteries, in the back, I have to run lots of high dollar wire to the front, (24' remember) or up front, where to put them out of the way? </p>

I also got the power finalized on the sonar with a fuse installed, fired it up last night, all is well there and I am itching to hit the water!!!!!! emoDance emoDance </p>