Update: Dnepr is Disassembled
I thought I’d post a few pictures of the Dnepr, which is now down to a pair of frames and a sidecar body. I’ve been working late over the past few …
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Update: Dnepr Engine is Removed
Today Enzo and I took a little hike along the old railroad grade. It would have been a longer hike were it not for the 6 inches of fresh snow …
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Update: ’99 Yamaha Big Bear Roars Again
Today was a perfect day to work outdoors. Temps were in the high 50s, the air was calm, and the sun was bright. The unseasonably warm weather was also perfect …
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Update: ’99 Yamaha Big Bear Engine Reassembled
Sometimes the smallest thing can have the biggest impact. A few weeks ago I started the reassembly of Ken’s engine, but I didn’t like how much “free play” the rear …
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Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – All Done
On July 7 the ol’ pontoon boat was launched on a choppy Thayer Lake for its maiden voyage following the rebuild project. The engine and electrical system worked flawlessly, although …
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Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – Controls and Lighting
The pontoon boat rebuild continued with the mounting of the lights, steering and controls
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Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – Coming Together
It was a perfect day in Alden for working on a boat – 72 degrees and sunshine. It doesn’t look like it, but I put in more than 10 hours …
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Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – Bare Aluminum
Today the remaining decking was removed from the ’87 Manitou pontoon boat. A few pieces had significant rot, with one spot completely rotted through. I’ll haul these 4 sheets of …
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Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – The Tear-Down
With great weather in Alden during the April 18-19 weekend, I was able to begin the tear-down of the ’87 Manitou pontoon boat. I had received all the new parts by …
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1987 Manitou Pontoon Boat Rebuild – Update
The prep work continues for the pontoon boat rebuild project. The last of the back-ordered parts arrived this past week, so the furniture is complete. The furniture is staged in …
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