1987 Supra Saltare

[Okie Boarder]

Just an FYI on the guide posts...mine are the same way. They "seem" like they stick out quite a ways, but when the boat is on the trailer, they aren't too far away.

[wotan2525]

I just wanted to tease how the wetsanding worked out. I'm pretty excited!

[sybrmike]

Niiiice! I'd walk outside every morning & use that as a mirror to shave.

[Okie Boarder]

Looks really good!!!!

[wotan2525]

Spring upgrades:

Rebuilt rudder packing.
5200 + Through-bolted all swim deck bolts (which have always leaked.)
New fuel sender.
Re-wired speakers (had an issue in storage where my tower wiring was.... well.... destroyed.)

And....

New trailer wheels and tires!

Before.

After.

[Okie Boarder]

Those look purty gooood!

[wotan2525]

Another quick update on spring projects:

After pulling the gas tank I found some really poor fiberglass work underneath it. Floor is still very solid but there was evidence of some delamination. Spent some time with a die-grinder and layed up a gallon of resin and 20 sqft of mat. Should now be better than new.

Also built and carpeted a new floor panel that sits right behind the engine. The original one that I built was a single layer of 1/2" -- I've noticed that most people that get into the boat from the back jump directly on to this board and over time it has begun to sag. The new board is two layers of 3/4" that was then epoxy coated and carpeted. Should last until the end of time.

Replaced one of my drivers seat bases. Forget who on the forum sent me their bases and slide mechanisms but -- THANK YOU! Finally got them put on and now the seat is rock solid again. Feels good since one of the slide mechanisms was broken and I had just become used to feeling like I was in a rocking chair.

Also removed my batteries (yet again.) Pulled the dead ProSport 20 3-bank charger and installed a Noco Genius 2-bank. The Noco is in a waterproof enclosure and seems much more ruggedly built than the ProSport. Fingers crossed it will last more than a few years.

Also installed new fuel vent. This unit from attwood looks much nicer than the dated looking stock one: http://www.boatmania.com/attwood-flu...fuel-vent.html -- 10 minute project to dremel out a larger opening, coat with 4200 and install.

Dropped off cooler (converted ski locker) to be rhino lined. A little pricier than I had hoped for, but they were going to fix some of the broken pieces and it should look brand new (and last forever) for $200. Opted to pay slightly more for grey colored product than I would have had to pay for black. Is already ready to be picked up.

Dropped off both props for a refreshing. Not thrilled to be paying $100+/each for them but what are you going to do.

Still on this springs to-do list: Reinstall gas tank, new fuel lines, reinstall cooler, thorough interior cleaning, exterior wash and wax, install re-man'd prop, figure out why one of my tower speakers isn't working and then party party surf surf!

Slightly relieved that Sat/Sun will be rain-outs here for memorial day. The boat probably would not have been ready. Should be ready for Memorial Day for sure but the weather is looking fairly spotty at this point.

[Okie Boarder]

Sounds like you're making progress. You have one tower speaker just not working at all?

[wotan2525]

Sounds like you're making progress. You have one tower speaker just not working at all?

Yep. Must be a lose connection as they are wired together in the can. I'm thinking that one of the wires must have fallen off the actual speaker terminal inside the can. Hopefully I don't have a voice coil that has come detached (although, I'm sure Kicker will have no problem warrantying it.)

[wotan2525]

I only tow my trailer 1 mile (round-trip). Rarely does it travel more than 150 miles in a season. It's very light-duty for it.

I've decided to take it about 500 miles round-trip this weekend. Decided to give the trailer some effort to do everything we can to prevent a break-down. No photos, but it was interesting to see my girlfriend with the mechanics gloves on using an impact wrench on rusty leaf spring bolts. Here are the items we knocked out this evening:

New bearings, races, seals all the way around. Obviously new grease. Gave everything a good cleaning. Cleaned up the bearing buddies and basically everything from the spindles out is new.

Bled the brakes. New fluid. Might have a small leak somewhere, but should be good to go for this trip.

New leaf springs. I've always had an issue with uneven wear on the inside of the tires. I'm hoping that these at least help correct it. The bushings in the old leaf springs had worn through, the new ones are shiny. Hopefully it makes a difference?

Checked all the lighting and fixed the grounds on a couple of rear marker lights. Safety first, right?

Should be picking up some used tires tomorrow. The ones on there are worn on the inside. I think they should last for 500 miles but as long as the wheels are off, I figured I'd try to swap them out with some with more even wear.

I did all of the brakes last year (including new master cylinder and coupler) and all new wiring LEDs about 4 years ago. Pretty much running out of things to work on!!

Fingers crossed that she makes it all without incident!