1975 Fisher Marine Bateau 1438 Mod -**NEW PICS OCT 16**

[jonmac3569]

Bought a couple of batteries from a guy that replaces the batteries in wheel chairs. They are really good 8 year AGM batteries and half the size of a normal deep cycle. A buddy of mine uses one for his trolling battery. Said he starts off the day with around 12.7 volts and 4 to 5 hours later it is only down to about 12.4 volts. We'll see! I only paid about 1/2 what a single of the largest deep cycle costs at wal mart so shoule be worth a try.

 

[mmf]

You're boat is really looking good! Good job!

 

[jonmac3569]

Thanks, getting busy at work so I may have to wait a couple weeks before I get much more done. Hope to sneak out and fish one afternoon though.

 

[jonmac3569]

Went fishing for the first time today. Water was still way up from the tropical storm we had so I was not expecting much in the way of fishing. Got the 25 hp running after sitting up for 8 to 10 years. I was working on adjusting the carb and I broke the pull start rope. Not surprsing as it may be the original (35 years old) but at least 10 - 15 years old for sure. At least I know it is running though. (I had changed out the impeller, lower unit oil, plugs and rebuilt the carb prior to attempting it today).

I loved fishing off the deck, it was even more stable than I expected it to be. Only got to fish / work on motor for 2 hours. Caught one small bass on the way out.

 

[jonmac3569]

As I mentioned in my last post, I broke the rope on my pull start for the Johnson 25 hp. I took it apart and looked at it today. Looks like when it broke it snapped back in the opposite direction and the spring "backed up on itself"? It is all jacked up. I am going to order a new spring and from the way it sounds in the manual I do not look forward to putting in back in.

 

[Derek]

Its not alot of fun but they are not quite as bad as they seem. Wear gloves tho

 

[jasper60103]

Yep, been there, done that. Here's my thread for reference...

https://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=429874

 

[jonmac3569]

Thanks for the replies, and Jasper thanks for that link, that will be helpful! I was reading it and the old rope that I took off mine was also around 5 feet long, not the 72 1/4 the manual says.

 

[jasper60103]

Thanks for the replies, and Jasper thanks for that link, that will be helpful! I was reading it and the old rope that I took off mine was also around 5 feet long, not the 72 1/4 the manual says.

Yea, I would start with a longer piece of rope and trim-off as necessary to line up the timing marks. I ended up trimming off a few inches.

 

[jonmac3569]

Got the two pieces for the floor put together. The picks were taken before I put Thompsons on them. Just put on the second coat today. Hopefully put on the carpet in a day or two.

Last pic is the Guest onboard battery charger, installed it today also.

 

[jonmac3569]

Got the floor put in today and got the boards fitted for the forward and aft portion to finish up the decks. Also put the first coat of Thompsons on those today.

Probably will not be able to finish the foward part until I decide on what type of electronics I will have. I will place my switch panel in the forward board, also the speakers if I put in a cd player.

 

[jonmac3569]

Made use of a spice bottle holder. (white clip holding the paddle)

 

[jonmac3569]

Put in stern light and and bilge pump today. Have to figure out what i need for wiring, busses, switch panel, etc., but for now just need to get the wires forward of the center "floor" so I can screw everything down. Finishing the wiring can happen later.

 

[jonmac3569]

Got the rewind starter put back together, not as difficult as I thought it would be.

 

[Howard]

I like your mod, looks like mine. I would put my mod in my signature if I can ever figure it out :x

 

[jonmac3569]

I like your mod, looks like mine. I would put my mod in my signature if I can ever figure it out :x

Thanks, copy your link, go to "user control panel" / profile / edit signature, and post your link in the block. then just hit submit.

 

[Howard]

Thanks, easy enough

 

[jonmac3569]

Thanks, easy enough

Nice mod, I like the way you did your electrical. I am getting ready to do mine so looking for a good way to keep wires out of the way and organized.

 

[jonmac3569]

I needed some guide-ons for my trailer. There is a cross current at the ramp that I have been putting in at. It has been a big pain to keep the boat centered when trying to pull it out of the water. I made some homemade guide-ons, not much for looks but I built them out of material I had laying around the garage and they are strong.

 

[jonmac3569]

Got out today and ran the motor. Took a little while to get the carb adjusted just right but it is running really well now. Definately no issues getting the boat to plane. I think a small child could water ski behind it.