Refinished Windshield and Bimini (off of SC17)

[DARice]

They've come off the boat for the last time. Local pickup in the general vicinity of Woodland, WA.

I did a full refinish of the windshield frames in March of 2022, documented here: https://www.arimaowners.com/index.php?topic=22430.25. As mentioned in the thread, there were a few areas of heavy pitting and I've included a picture of the worst area. With a full media blast stripping/clean-up and powder coating, it looks great. Fwiw, cost of powder coating is around $400.

Windshield price: $400

The bimini is a mixed bag. The frame is great. The main top is good: I replaced the front window 2 years ago but are a couple of scuffs/abrasions on the front window toward the passenger side due to a cleat on the foredeck. The boot for the bimini top is fair as it has an abraded area from the same cleat, and could probably use a patch. I've only installed the sides once--they're in bad shape. I spoke with the canvas guy who replaced the front window and he said to keep the zippers so remade ones would match up with the top. The back curtain, iirc, has one or two small punctures in the eisenglass, but is otherwise in very good condition.

Bimini $200

Both $550

If you think the prices are out of line, let's talk. You may have something that I really 'need' to enrich my boating for a trade +/- cash (now there's a rabbit hole!). Scotty pot puller? Pipework for my pilot house?

[DARice]

And here are a few pictures of the bimini...
/Users/davidrice/Library/Containers/com.apple.mail/Data/Library/Mail Downloads/9771F82E-4BFA-465B-A1A9-BA5CB8EAE5BD/IMG_2938.jpg

[DARice]

And a closer view of the bimini window and fabric.

[Fireguyfish]

Live near you, very tempting. Wife says I can't spend more money because I already have Milk in my Bran New lower unit with only 40 hours since replacing need to take it in. Maybe if they hang around your shop for a bit we can figure something out.
Need any XXL commercial ocean crab pots? I get about 36 keepers per pot. I cut the weights off and re-wrap and  re-tie them.

[DARice]

Live near you, very tempting. Wife says I can't spend more money because I already have Milk in my Bran New lower unit with only 40 hours since replacing need to take it in. Maybe if they hang around your shop for a bit we can figure something out.
Need any XXL commercial ocean crab pots? I get about 36 keepers per pot. I cut the weights off and re-wrap and  re-tie them.

Thanks, a couple of crab pots would be great, but XS, rather than XXL.

[Omega3]

Just curious,how did the fuel pump diaphragm cause water to get into the lower unit?

[DARice]

Just curious,how did the fuel pump diaphragm cause water to get into the lower unit?

Rule #1, don't post when ill. Milky oil in the crankcase, not the LU.

[La-Z-Buoy]

Just curious,how did the fuel pump diaphragm cause water to get into the lower unit?

Rule #1, don't post when ill. Milky oil in the crankcase, not the LU.

Don't jump to conclusions on the milky crankcase oil. In my case it turned out to be a defective thermostat. Wasn't letting the motor get warm enough to evaporate the accumulated moisture. A lot less expensive than a ring or head job..... (shout out to Coos Bay Marine for cluing me in)

[DARice]

Just curious,how did the fuel pump diaphragm cause water to get into the lower unit?

Rule #1, don't post when ill. Milky oil in the crankcase, not the LU.

Don't jump to conclusions on the milky crankcase oil. In my case it turned out to be a defective thermostat. Wasn't letting the motor get warm enough to evaporate the accumulated moisture. A lot less expensive than a ring or head job..... (shout out to Coos Bay Marine for cluing me in)

Yep, one of the first things I checked, but we digress.

Windshield anyone?

[YachatsLP]

Interested. I'll send you a PM.

[DARice]

Spring cleaning time.

Windshield $325
Bimini $150

Dave

[DARice]

Sold pending funds.

Thanks!
Dave

[croaker stroker]

Deal !