My Crusader Project

« **on:** November 22, 2014, 05:57:08 PM »

So last year I had numerous electrical problems. So this year I said f*** it. I ripped ever wire and hose out of the boat. Last week was the start.
Today I filled old holes, sanded, sanded, and sanded some more, then painted the bilge with Bilgekote. 2 coats so far. I will be installing the carpet and 1 more coat tomorrow. Here's the pics so far.

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« **Reply #1 on:** November 22, 2014, 06:08:52 PM »

bilgekote is the jam. looks great.

« **Reply #2 on:** November 22, 2014, 06:21:16 PM »

Thank you. Yes it is. Next is carpet and rail kit. Should have it all mounted up on Monday.

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« **Reply #3 on:** November 22, 2014, 06:22:19 PM »

is it just me or does it look like you have some serious delam between the floor and hull?

« **Reply #4 on:** November 22, 2014, 06:24:37 PM »

X2 make sure you re glass all of that...

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« **Reply #5 on:** November 22, 2014, 06:40:02 PM »

It's cracked where the false floor meets the hull. I've already repaired it.

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« **Reply #6 on:** November 23, 2014, 04:22:16 PM »

Carpet and stereo system today.

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« **Reply #7 on:** November 24, 2014, 05:51:20 PM »

Got some wiring done today.

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« **Reply #8 on:** December 13, 2014, 07:01:05 PM »

Rails are in. Side panels are in with new billet washers and the battery tray is almost done.

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« **Reply #9 on:** December 13, 2014, 07:57:42 PM »

That things looking very clean, nice work. You said you had a bunch of electrical problems. Was it caused by a bad wire loom? If you need a loom I have a complete loom with zero splices I yanked out of a day cruiser if you could use it. I'd hate to just trash it.

« **Reply #10 on:** December 13, 2014, 08:54:59 PM »

Quote from: icecreaman on December 13, 2014, 07:57:42 PM

That things looking very clean, nice work. You said you had a bunch of electrical problems. Was it caused by a bad wire loom? If you need a loom I have a complete loom with zero splices I yanked out of a day cruiser if you could use it. I'd hate to just trash it.

It was caused by bad terminals, corroded wires, shitty everything. Now everything will be water tight plugs, soldered and shrink tubed terminals.

Thanks for the offer on the wire loom. But I want to do it all new. I'm also not wiring my boat the way 99% of jet boats are wired. No more bus fuses.

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« **Reply #11 on:** December 19, 2014, 01:29:34 PM »

Battery setup

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« **Reply #12 on:** December 19, 2014, 06:30:36 PM »

Installed.

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« **Reply #13 on:** December 19, 2014, 06:45:05 PM »

Quote from: Crusader83 on December 19, 2014, 06:30:36 PM

Installed.

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very clean set up. Great space saver idea being that mine is only 16 ft with very limited room

« **Reply #14 on:** December 20, 2014, 06:52:26 AM »

Quote from: shovelhydro396 on December 19, 2014, 06:45:05 PM

very clean set up. Great space saver idea being that mine is only 16 ft with very limited room

Thank you. Im really trying to stay clean. I don't want to see wires and bulky billet battery trays like everyone uses. Light, compact, and clean.

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« **Reply #15 on:** December 20, 2014, 06:54:42 AM »

Quote from: Crusader83 on December 20, 2014, 06:52:26 AM

Thank you. Im really trying to stay clean. I don't want to see wires and bulky billet battery trays like everyone uses. Light, compact, and clean.

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great job. This is my baby here

« **Reply #16 on:** December 20, 2014, 07:34:22 AM »

I'd have to think your ride demands your full attention at WOT

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« **Reply #17 on:** December 20, 2014, 08:51:44 AM »

Quote from: shovelhydro396 on December 20, 2014, 06:54:42 AM

great job. This is my baby here

Nice boat. It's got to be a hand full at speed or in rough water.

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« **Reply #18 on:** December 20, 2014, 08:53:19 AM »

Quote from: Crusader83 on December 20, 2014, 08:51:44 AM

Nice boat. It's got to be a hand full at speed or in rough water.

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its a hell of a difference from my old mantra

« **Reply #19 on:** January 18, 2015, 03:07:12 PM »

Got the engine painted and the front mount made.

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« **Reply #20 on:** January 18, 2015, 06:04:01 PM »

Nice work!!

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« **Reply #21 on:** January 18, 2015, 06:12:22 PM »

Just my two cents but you should plate the outside of your stringers. It will be nature your washers don't collapse.

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« **Reply #22 on:** January 18, 2015, 06:21:55 PM »

Quote from: angermgmt on January 18, 2015, 06:12:22 PM

Just my two cents but you should plate the outside of your stringers. It will be nature your washers don't collapse.

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True, but, a normal application like that will be just fine.

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« **Reply #23 on:** January 18, 2015, 06:44:56 PM »

I only offer that because I had my battery do it from all the bouncing Round. Just backed it up with a plate today.

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« **Reply #24 on:** January 19, 2015, 07:50:25 PM »

Thanks for the comments guys. These washers are huge and I think they will hold up. If not I can always plate the outside.

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