Hey Y'all, just wanted to introduce myself as a newbie to this site.
My name is Michael.. going by username "rsap"... been boating since around 2000... used to go out with buddies on their 19'-21' bayliner-ish boats back then.. I also have the benefit of frequently visiting family who live full time in Havasu. Happy to say that it gives me just about any reason to come out and play, at any time.
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After riding on many friends boats, I finally stepped up in 07' and got my own custom boat with a 496 mag.. and since then i was hooked. First boat (07 Extreme Custom Boats - [small builder] w a 496mag) of course that boat was way too much for me.. sadly, had to let it go... and the second just got me on the water (99' Rinker 192 w 4.3 V6) but is paid off.. now I am looking at a Hallett 240 which needs some restoration.. this Hallett 240 is what brought me to these forums.. lots of great info on upgrades, maintenance, etc.. and cool convo on just about anything boat related.. I'm pretty handy around just about anything, so I am looking forward to this project. I will also be putting the 99' Rinker 192 for sale soon. I've kept it up very well and the boat is super reliable.. I almost hate to let it go.. but the Hallett 240 project is going to be under way soon and I wont need the Rinker.
A few things my new project will need..
1) Engine identification - I know it sounds crazy, but I dont know eactly which engine it has.. but it runs great and had some gitty up during the test drive
2) New Floor - Separating in cockpit area and ski locker cover is soft
3) New Cover - Gotta take care of whats already there..
4) New Interior - Would like to update it eventually, but immediate need is to fix missing hatch headrest section, as well as a missing bench seat
5) Servicing Drive - Has dual ram IMCO steering, but sounds like an old chevy with bad steering pump when Im in tight turns
Ahh.. sorry for the long intro, but I am sure I will be quite active on here, so I thought I would lay out my project needs and get some pointers from anyone who might have done these things already.
Thanks for having me!
My name is Michael.. going by username "rsap"... been boating since around 2000... used to go out with buddies on their 19'-21' bayliner-ish boats back then.. I also have the benefit of frequently visiting family who live full time in Havasu. Happy to say that it gives me just about any reason to come out and play, at any time.
... After riding on many friends boats, I finally stepped up in 07' and got my own custom boat with a 496 mag.. and since then i was hooked. First boat (07 Extreme Custom Boats - [small builder] w a 496mag) of course that boat was way too much for me.. sadly, had to let it go... and the second just got me on the water (99' Rinker 192 w 4.3 V6) but is paid off.. now I am looking at a Hallett 240 which needs some restoration.. this Hallett 240 is what brought me to these forums.. lots of great info on upgrades, maintenance, etc.. and cool convo on just about anything boat related.. I'm pretty handy around just about anything, so I am looking forward to this project. I will also be putting the 99' Rinker 192 for sale soon. I've kept it up very well and the boat is super reliable.. I almost hate to let it go.. but the Hallett 240 project is going to be under way soon and I wont need the Rinker.
A few things my new project will need..
1) Engine identification - I know it sounds crazy, but I dont know eactly which engine it has.. but it runs great and had some gitty up during the test drive
2) New Floor - Separating in cockpit area and ski locker cover is soft
3) New Cover - Gotta take care of whats already there..
4) New Interior - Would like to update it eventually, but immediate need is to fix missing hatch headrest section, as well as a missing bench seat
5) Servicing Drive - Has dual ram IMCO steering, but sounds like an old chevy with bad steering pump when Im in tight turns
Ahh.. sorry for the long intro, but I am sure I will be quite active on here, so I thought I would lay out my project needs and get some pointers from anyone who might have done these things already.
Thanks for having me!
