Arima Boat Owners Group

Arima Transom Tables

feeds@yuku.com (Will) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:38:03 GMT

I have two custom made transom tables available. They fit a 17 ft. 1995 Sea Chaser. One is small, designed as a bait board or a place to put your tackle box while searching through it. The other one is large, designed to hold a cooler near the back, with enough room for a camp stove at the front. They are well built and I used them successfully for many years. I upgraded to a 19 ft. Sea Ranger and unfortunately they do not fit it. I hate to throw them away so they are both free to...

windshield rebuild

feeds@yuku.com (bk) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:52:15 GMT

hi everyone..

has anyone done a rebuild of their windsheild? my screws are all frozen... do i have to buy a new windshield?

thank you in advance

Winterizing supples/West Marine

feeds@yuku.com (Threeweight) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:19:39 GMT

FYI, I just got the latest West Marine sales paper, and they look to have some decent deals on winterizing supplies (note, I do not own stock in West Marine, but wish I did... damn I spent a lot of money there!)

Anyway, given the threads about oil/filters, I thought I'd mention it. They have their house brand NMMA certified 2 and 4 stroke oils cheap, as well as the Sierra/Moeller 10 micron fuel filters for $10 bucks each. Good time to stock up!

Tillamook., Tues

feeds@yuku.com (thewoodman) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:24:13 GMT

Rus, Steve and I hit Tilly Tues. No bites (nor did we see any.)

Great, 17 beautiful keeper crab ... some were huge. Three pots, minimum time.

Two things: Cookers were closed, (bad work ethics) and that created a problem. Most of us have wives .. don't like to cook at home.

Took Russ' boat, new canvas worked great. initial problem in starting the engine. We wasted some time being mucho mechanics until Steve checked the batteries ... yep, loose terminal...

leaky window fix

feeds@yuku.com (corky12) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:11:10 GMT

I noticed water coming under the base of the windshield last time out so I called Arima and spoke to Don about how best to fix it. He reccomended black silicone on the inside all the way around and up the vertical gap between the metal frames in the corner. this is for a 17 sc soft top. Taping the area leaving 1/16"-1/8" between the tape edge and the bottom of the frame ,which is felt ,is key as the black silicone is very messy. I took my time and it came out looking very nice...

Coaming Pads

feeds@yuku.com (DD716TED) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:56:12 GMT

I am tired of banging my knees on the coamings of my Arima and am considering the new product offered by SeaDek...(www.seadek.com). I would have them custom made and colored to match the boat. Has anyone used this product and if so, what do you think of them?

www.powerboattv.com

feeds@yuku.com (al369369) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:38:51 GMT

Was watching Power Boat TV www.powerboattv.com the other day. The 30 min. program comes on various channels here in Canada. In the USA the show comes on the Untamed Sports TV channel. www.untamedsportstv.com
On the last program a man told of an interesting product which was a fender that blows up with a foot air pump. He said most boats have a few fenders but at times...

Arima keep this forum going?

feeds@yuku.com (arimafarina) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:23:52 GMT

Maybe it has been mentioned? Just wondering how this forum is maintained$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$?

2002 17' Sea Ranger for Sale

feeds@yuku.com (Rwinemaker) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:30:08 GMT

Powered by a 90hp Honda w/9.9hp Honda kicker with electric start and remote throttle both motors are 4-stroke, Bay Star hydraulic 
steering, dual batteries with Perko select switch, it has a new camper back full enclosure,Standard Horizon VHF, Garmin 176C GPS (color), 
Garmin 240 fish finder, Ritchie compass, Bennett trim tabs, porta potty in the cuddy cabin, storage cover and a Salt Water King trailer 
w/spare tire. $18,000 Interested? Give me a call 503-789-7698.

Belinda ... help me

feeds@yuku.com (thewoodman) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:17:35 GMT

Since I believe the only question that is dumb, is the one that is not asked. Straighten me (us) out.

Arima .... sounds simple enough, but I hear many different ways to say it. At dealers, I can hear 2 or 3 different ways and now with so many used boats trading it is a bit wierd. I sometimes use a couple of different ways.

Tell us how to say it properly.

Arima .... air-a-MA

Arima ... a REE ma

Arima ... once like a Mexican event... Ah Ree...

Bad Fuel after a LONG storage

feeds@yuku.com (thewoodman) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:02:31 GMT

Been meaning to post this ... but you know with brain farts etc.

Those of you who have to winter your boats for a period of time, try this:

Unhook your fuel line from your engine(s) (with the quick connect), slide a phillips into the gas delivery port to keep it open, put that end into a container and hit the priming bulb. You may get clear or amber ... water junk. Keep this up until you get the blue color of your "gas" stabilizer. You will be surprized how...

Mounting a Scotty downrigger

feeds@yuku.com (fishing eagle) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:28:49 GMT

I want to purchase Scotty electric downriggers to mount on my 2001 SR19 and I am thinking to mount them approx. 6 inches forward of the aft cleats. I have not purchased the downriggers as yet but have looked at some and at a friends Scottys. It appears to me that the bolt holes are on a 4" to 4 1/2" pattern and the Scotty mount is fairly close to the gunwale width of my Arima. I know that many Arima owners have mounted Scotty downriggers and I am wondering if there have been any...

Tillamook Report

feeds@yuku.com (thewoodman) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:26:05 GMT

Russ (Streamfixer), Steve and I went to Tilly Thursday. Launched 0730, pulled 1500. Me, a nosing of my bait, no bite. Steve, a great bite with line screeching ... alas no hook. Russ, according to him, a 45# fish, but Steve and I saw a small bottom sucker not much bigger then the Red Herring we were using. We are keeping it a secret from his wife.

Good news, we were working 3 crab pots, took home 12 (4 each) 1 1/2 -2 pounds beautiful crab. Just finished picking my four.
...

Trailer Stiffener ??

feeds@yuku.com (GregE) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:43:51 GMT

Anybody ever see a stiffener like this on a trailer tongue?

The boat was hauled from San Diego to AK each spring so the owner has two spares and added this. My guess is to prevent flex and binding on the surge brake coupling but I'm looking for confirmation that it is a good idea.

Also my RV hitch guy recommended this type of hitch extension if I'm gong to pull 5000#...

Wash and wax product?

feeds@yuku.com (foggydew) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:53:27 GMT

Anyone know a good boat/car wash that waxes at the same time? Something you could wash the boat with that would leave behind a film of wax and shine. You know, something EASY...

Outboard install height Merc 60HP 2 stroke 1985 Seahunter

feeds@yuku.com (arimafarina) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:28:29 GMT

I notice my outboard is mounted in what appears to be about an inch lower than the hull bottom. According to the Merc outboard install manual they say for most apps install even with the bottom of the hull? I notice in the Merc Propellers and boat performance information book that mine is set for a work boat. They say for a work application set anti-ventilation plate to 1-2 inches below the hull. Maybe one of the previous owners overloaded my boat to the hilt. The manual shows the next...

Doel Fin on Outboard

feeds@yuku.com (Cuts) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:01:01 GMT

I have a 17 Sea Chaser. Has anyone put a Doelfin on their outboard? Wondering if it would make the trim more responsive. I have the 90HP Yamaha 2 Stroke. I've put them on different boats and it helped a lot. Thanks, Pat

What is your best inexpensive, good quality gear?

feeds@yuku.com (Threeweight) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:04:58 GMT

I was in Wholesale Sports in Portland yesterday and I noticed they are starting to carry some high-quality, inexpensive gear (notice I didn't use the word "cheap"). With the economy where it is, and the end of good weather bringing deep discounts on a lot of fishing gear, I think it might be a good time to talk about stuff that works very well and didn't cost an arm and a leg. Here are a few of my suggestions... please chime in if you have others!

Salmon trolling...

Free to good home - OMC 90 hp shop manuals

feeds@yuku.com (Threeweight) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:41:27 GMT

I no longer have my old Johnson motor, so these manuals are collecting dust and taking up space. One is the original OMC shop manual, the other is the Seloc repair manual. Both cover Johnson/Evinrude two stroke outboards from roughly 1975 to 1990. I know a few Arima owners have these motors, so if anyone is interested let me know.

I'm in Portland, free for local pick up, or a meet up over beers.

Get warm on cooler days on the water...

feeds@yuku.com (al369369) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:30:20 GMT

We've had good past posts about "how to keep warm" in your Arima when the weather turns colder. Well last Spring I bought a 12 volt auto seat/back heater cushion from Canadian Tire for a super sale price. So yesterday it was one of those beautiful fall days in the Vancouver area thus dad & myself just had to get on the water. It's been some weeks now since we were out so it clearly was time. As my dad is very...