The official "What did you do to your jet boat today" thread.

[DoinTime]

Wasn’t necessarily the boat but the trailer. Bent my trailer guide on my first time pulling out in a heavy crosswind. No photo. Wait, doesn’t that mean it didn’t happen?

 

[DoinTime]

Yes. It’ll get damp in the hull and it will rust.

McMaster Carr for the win! In case anyone need these. Thanks @FSH 210 Sport

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

McMaster Carr for the win! In case anyone need these. Thanks @FSH 210 Sport

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Cool cool!

 

[DoinTime]

Dropped her off at Best4Less tire shop to have the bearings and breaks inspected. The trailer is very squeaky and is pretty much growling at me when braking.

 

[h2oskierfl95]

Tested out the DIY sun shade extension while at Silver Glen. It was a success.

 

[arice3421]

Tested out the DIY sun shade extension while at Silver Glen. It was a success.View attachment 237763

Where did you get the mounts for the tower?

 

[h2oskierfl95]

Where did you get the mounts for the tower?

They are just rod holders from amazon turned sideways.

 

[arice3421]

They are just rod holders from amazon turned sideways.

Nice I could have used that at the lake this past week.

 

[h2oskierfl95]

Nice I could have used that at the lake this past week.

It was pretty handy. Shoreline Brands has one that is pre-fab, but I can't stomach the $700 price tag.

 

[Dfred]

Waited waaaayyyy too long for this simple freshness fix of ol’09 helm with new covers for rocker switches. All black, excellent visibility of labels in day or dark/lit, & 100% exact fit aftermarket cheap.

BACAUTOPARTS Laser Etched Backlit... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T6HY1HY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[ClirryZam]

Installed the thrust vector yesterday, right after UPS delivered it. Looking forward to testing it out at the lake today. @JetBoatPilot Thanks for the fastest shipping!

 

[CaptRedbeard]

Super simple one I just took care of. The OE engine hatch sound deadening was starting to fall off to the point where opening the hatch was difficult because the foam would get stuck on the sides of the compartment when lifting the hatch. Re-spraying 3M adhesive didn’t hold it. Just added some fender washers and 1/4-20 nylock nuts to the studs that mount the seat cushions (they’re long enough) to hold the foam in place.

 

[drewkaree]

Super simple one I just took care of. The OE engine hatch sound deadening was starting to fall off to the point where opening the hatch was difficult because the foam would get stuck on the sides of the compartment when lifting the hatch. Re-spraying 3M adhesive didn’t hold it. Just added some fender washers and 1/4-20 nylock nuts to the studs that mount the seat cushions (they’re long enough) to hold the foam in place.
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My wife was doing some stuff with foam like this, and I noticed a few things. She used 3M Super 77 for the spray adhesive. She would spray both sides of the items she was looking to fasten together. She'd spray any foam once, let it dry, and then spray it again. If it were a hard surface, that only got one coat - while the spray adhesive was still wet/tacky, she'd then smush the pieces together, and use some weights or hold it in place. It wouldn't take long. To me, it reminded me of using contact cement, like you'd use to lay a laminate countertop.

No idea if this would help, just relaying an observation.