'the Full Morty' Gets Rebuilt - Page 2

GED · 20 May 2006, 07:53

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Originally Posted by Ezgoing

Ged

How did you get the tube to restore so well? They look fab.

The tubes had been in the sun for over six years and had small black spots within the weave of the fabric, nothing could remove them. I decided as the tubes had many more years of life in them and no air leeks, just to over lay them. I chose black as this takes eye away from the orange. The cost of this was over £1000 cheaper than a re-tube in a plane colour.

GED · 20 May 2006, 23:37

just an update.... electronics now in place main feature is the garmin 3210

GED · 21 May 2006, 10:01

im very intrested in whats under the water as wellas on top, so i've fitted a drop camera , this plugs into the garmin via video input....

Hugh Jardon · 21 May 2006, 10:11

Ged looking good

how much was the camera and does it only fit to your garmin or will it fit to other garmins like the 178c?

also did youget the dvd version of the aquatic radio so you can play movies back into the garmin?

very pleased with my aquatic, lovely quality

GED · 21 May 2006, 11:00

only got the cd version....the camera is purpose built with special cable[150lbs breaking strain] was about £140 it can be used on any thing with a av input and 12 v supply

GED · 21 May 2006, 11:08

fitted to side of console is a box with clear cover for camera and cable to fit into also a av input and 12v socket

GED · 22 May 2006, 21:57

engine fitted on transom ready for connection

GED · 24 May 2006, 21:23

spent most of yesterday connecting up the fuel tanks.
underdeck tank holds 100lts
spare tank in console holds 91 lts...
for long trips 2x 91 lt tanks can on the deck

GED · 28 May 2006, 10:35

Full morty now back home after refurbishment, just seats an some electrics to to

GED · 31 May 2006, 08:11

almost finnished now look forward to getting her in the water

Endeavour · 03 June 2006, 19:42

looks really good now ged. and the engines finally fitted....
hows marks coming on?

steve

GED · 04 June 2006, 17:09

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Originally Posted by endeavour boats

looks really good now ged. and the engines finally fitted....
hows marks coming on?

steve

thanks steve! marks is amost finished as well, just waiting on s/s to be finished...full morry is in the water next weekend if your in the area give us a call and we will go for a blast

GED · 04 June 2006, 22:07

NOW FINISHED!!!!

seats in place, speakers fitted, coolbox padded, all wiring now done.
ready for mr mannings irish trip....any one joining us?

Jono Garton · 04 June 2006, 22:28

looks good Ged

Where in ireland? I wanna do Pwllheli - Cork soon !

GED · 04 June 2006, 22:37

dave manning has got a thread on cruises planned....be good if you can come to

Jono Garton · 04 June 2006, 22:53

fancy a spin one night?

GED · 04 June 2006, 23:06

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Originally Posted by Jono Garton

fancy a spin one night?

hope to put it over in pwllheli park and launch next week (if they will let me in) see you then. dont forget my batted rowing boat.

Jono Garton · 04 June 2006, 23:08

see you then, rowing boat sorted, round back of my office.

St Davids one week day?

GED · 12 June 2006, 17:30

Tempory change of plan, I've moored it in Conwy marina for aweek or so....
Now on the water it all works well, love the etec's power and noise.
dont seem to use as much fuel and oil.
Garmin have sorted the g2 to work on my plotter

Millermob · 12 June 2006, 17:43

Hi Ged

What Top speed did you get with that e-tec, looks really good.

Nice one