"I fought the 40 and the ..........I won.........." to the tune of
Monday went for a short but enjoyable afternoon ride, very short. I had to think of a way to adjust the high speed jet. I cut and drilled a scrap piece of aluminum that, with the cowling removed--clamps to the high speed needle, and bolted a scrap piece of old 3/8 copper tube to that. I stretched a tie across the aft fittings for the bimini top so that the tube can extend forward. It ended up maybe 2ft behind the seat. So by driving with one hand, I was able to turn and adjust the needle with the other--at speed. It only does "banging on the 30 door" but it is rougher than it looked, kinda choppy. Nevertheless, this is REAL progress. Too bad the summer is already over
At the bottom you can see the fancy power tilt /trim unit I bought for a "great deal" of money. I do not like the way it is designed, but it does work and saves my back.
I have the top "flopped" up front to make exit/ entrance easier. It simply flops up and over depending on which end you want it on. I did not pay much for the (used) top and it's great
Boat is '57 15' Crestliner Voyager
Monday went for a short but enjoyable afternoon ride, very short. I had to think of a way to adjust the high speed jet. I cut and drilled a scrap piece of aluminum that, with the cowling removed--clamps to the high speed needle, and bolted a scrap piece of old 3/8 copper tube to that. I stretched a tie across the aft fittings for the bimini top so that the tube can extend forward. It ended up maybe 2ft behind the seat. So by driving with one hand, I was able to turn and adjust the needle with the other--at speed. It only does "banging on the 30 door" but it is rougher than it looked, kinda choppy. Nevertheless, this is REAL progress. Too bad the summer is already over
At the bottom you can see the fancy power tilt /trim unit I bought for a "great deal" of money. I do not like the way it is designed, but it does work and saves my back.
I have the top "flopped" up front to make exit/ entrance easier. It simply flops up and over depending on which end you want it on. I did not pay much for the (used) top and it's great
Boat is '57 15' Crestliner Voyager