NICKYPOO's Ballast Thread

[NICKYPOO]

Thanks again Jim. It's something I've wanted to do for a long time. You came through at the right time. I'm glad I could take them off your hands.

I was reading your ballast thread from back in '07. Classic thread. Gate valves. That was the hot item. Some classic SP and some early chpthril gettin in there. That Rival package. Good times.

P.S. - My little sister won nationals one year.

[NICKYPOO]

Success! Sacs fill in a tic over 5min (5:14). They completely fill their compartments. The vents spout like a fountain. The hatches hold firm and are rattle free. Don't know how the new bilge pump works as I have no leaks. Rubrail is at the water with just one dude in the back seat which means the wake has good size. I need to play around with it a little more. I had one short ride and it was a little windy so it was a kinda tough to gauge but, the size is definitely there.The wife had much better conditions and she loved it.

With both sacs empty, the balance of the boat seems much better. I'm not sure if it is because of the fuel tank but, I suspect it is. With the tank only sitting on the stringers, it doesn't allow the fuel to slosh down to the low side of the tank which used to be all the way to one side. Maybe I'm crazy, IDK, it seemed much less tippy.

Forgot the camera. Had to take pics with the camera. Crappy at best. I will post some real pics at some point.

[IDBoating]

It's a great feeling when a big project like this comes together and works well. Congrats on everything. You're going to have a great summer!

[NICKYPOO]

It's a great feeling when a big project like this comes together and works well. Congrats on everything. You're going to have a great summer!

When it shot out the vent like it did, I was pretty stoked. The wife loved the whole thing as well so ya, good feeling. Thanks man.

[shawndoggy]

Those pics from silver springs side of Narrows? Looks good!

[NICKYPOO]

Those pics from silver springs side of Narrows? Looks good!

Yup.

[shawndoggy]

We were out on sat. Fallon side by the dam was good.

[rushin]

We were out on sunday also. Only went up and down the narrows one time, stayed on the Fallon side.

[NICKYPOO]

We were out on sat. Fallon side by the dam was good.

We were out on sunday also. Only went up and down the narrows one time, stayed on the Fallon side.

It wasn't bad but, I got the one bad spot of wind of the day. I didn't mind too much though. I was just stoked on how well the boat worked. All good!

[Moki]

It has been a while since I have been on the site and this was the first thread I went through. I am in shock and awe. This makes any of my projects seem like child's play. Strong work!

[NICKYPOO]

Moki, my old friend! What is up!? Owner of the nicest 2300 around. Good to see you're still kickin.

Thanks go the kind words. Glad I could give you something to look at. Your boat and your posts helped inspire this project. How is my boat future boat? You didn't sell it did you?

[Moki]

Ha ha, No I still have it and it is being put to good use! I need to repair some of my seats and have the same color of vinyl as you. Your new vinyl seems to match pretty good. Last repair shop I checked, didn't have very good options. Any tips?

You can't ever sell your boat now, you are too committed!

[NICKYPOO]

Ha ha, No I still have it and it is being put to good use! I need to repair some of my seats and have the same color of vinyl as you. Your new vinyl seems to match pretty good. Last repair shop I checked, didn't have very good options. Any tips?

You can't ever sell your boat now, you are too committed!

Ya, no kiddin. I'm just going to have to keep it and buy another.

My new vinyl isn't exact but, its pretty damn close. He had lots of sample books and we went through all of them a few times. I'm hoping that once its broken in a little, it'll match even better. I'm having him do the back seat, observers seat and drivers seat as well. My (his) advice was to err on the lighter side so that as it gets dirt and sunscreen and whatnot, it will gain some color and bring it closer. IMO, the best thing to do would be to do the whole thing and be done with it. I'm kinda doing mine one piece at a time but, I had him buy enough vinyl to do it all as the summer progresses. I've got a few ideas I might try to employ into my new pieces. I just haven't settled upon them yet.

[Moki]

That is what I am planning on doing. First, I am going to get the back U cushions done and then the tops. I am afraid that my bucket seats are going to be some serious cash. Maybe I will just buy yours when it is done!

[NICKYPOO]

Trade?

I kinda wanna get a 2300 and put my dash in it a build a traditional observers seat.

Do you have those crazy bow seats?