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In2Deep
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Heat surgery
Aug 4
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, 2010 at 5:01pm
So the Heat will be getting a new Merc Gimbal Ring, all new bushings, a new bellows, and various other new parts that wear out after 8 seasons -- and which are conveniently accessible since we're pulling the motor anyway. Pricey repair -- but that just comes with boating.
Should be good as new in about a week or so.
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Re: Heat surgery
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Aug 4
th
, 2010 at 9:41pm
this is when its not fun to have a boat.
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Re: Heat surgery
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Aug 5
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, 2010 at 8:47am
What are you doing with the engine?
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Re: Heat surgery
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Aug 5
th
, 2010 at 1:04pm
To best get at and repair the gimbal ring, pulling the engine (and removing the outdrive) seems to be the preferred method. Doing this also allows for visual inspection of other items not accessible without pulling the engine. Not a big deal, just takes time.
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Aug 5
th
, 2010 at 8:58pm
I bet if I knew what that runs it'd keep me out of the Nordic (or any go fast boat for that matter) market
I'm sure it'll be nice having peace of mind for another eight seasons.
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Re: Heat surgery
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Aug 6
th
, 2010 at 8:22am
That's the way I look at it. As with any machine, stuff wears out. Motor, gears, pulleys, bearings, drives, shafts. List goes on. The load on these mechanisms is pretty incredible. So, to get 8-1/2 seasons with remarkably few issues over that time -- if the time is now to make some things like new again and set the stage for more trouble-free boating -- that is what it is. I'll just amortize cost in my mind....over the next 5 years. Makes me feel better.
Just wish I had the funds to swap the motor for something bigger -- since it's out of the boat. Alas.
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Re: Heat surgery
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Aug 6
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, 2010 at 11:53pm
Who's doing your repair? Full Throttle? That's a really good turn around time for during the summer.
I had similiar repairs in February 2009 and it took two weeks plus.
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Aug 7
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, 2010 at 12:32pm
Yes, Bob at Full Throtte Marine in Spicewood doing the work. Knows his stuff, and knows Nordics inside out.
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Aug 8
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, 2010 at 11:40am
You missed out yesterday David, it was like a damn Nordic convention in Devil's Cove, I've never seen so many Nordics on the lake and in one place.
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Aug 8
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, 2010 at 10:00pm
Darn. Love those boats.....I could look at them for hours. They look great sitting in water.
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, 2010 at 10:01pm
In2Deep wrote
on Aug 7
th
, 2010 at 12:32pm:
Yes, Bob at Full Throtte Marine in Spicewood doing the work. Knows his stuff, and knows Nordics inside out.
Bob is THE MAN!
Him and his crew do really good work.
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Aug 9
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, 2010 at 9:23am
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You missed out yesterday David, it was like a damn Nordic convention in Devil's Cove, I've never seen so many Nordics on the lake and in one place.
I've only seen 3 other Nordics on the lake before. 2 Heats, and Bob's 35 Flame. What showed up this weekend?
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Re: Heat surgery
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Aug 11
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, 2010 at 6:02pm
I'm a little late to the thread, sorry to hear about your boat!
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Re: Heat surgery
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Aug 13
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, 2010 at 12:16pm
Update: Motor is out, and gimbal/related work underway.
Since everywhere around the motor is now (temporarily) 100% accessible, I'm having the oil pan gasket replaced.
Also having the rear bench seat seam fixed.
I'd say that by next weekend I'll be waterborne again.
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Aug 15
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, 2010 at 6:33pm
Good to hear
She's gonna be good as new. You'll have to give me a ride so I see what all the fuss is about
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