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Join me on my journey through life...travelling, fixing stuff, adventure biking, boating, rving, making music and going to concerts because...DOING stuff is better than HAVING stuff!
JOMEOKEE CAMPGROUND HD 1080p
Beautiful Jomeokee Campground near Pilot Mountain, North Carolina.
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Installing an underwater LED boat drain plug.
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Installing a Tidal Wake LED drain plug on a 2018 Yamaha FSH 210 using an altered adapter from boatpluglight.com. www.boatpluglight.com/collections/adapters-and-splitters/products/drain-plug-adapter-for-plastic-drains www.tidalwake.com/product/underwater-led-boat-drain-plug-light/
Kawasaki Versys 300X Modifications HD 1080p
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My 2017 Kawasaki Versys 300X is a very capable adventure bike with a few modifications. Check out my mods. Center stand - www.t-rex-racing.com/ Skid plate - www.t-rex-racing.com/ Engine guard - www.t-rex-racing.com/ Tires - local dealer - Shinko 804/805 Usb charger - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FXH5ZZK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Relay - local Kawasaki dealer tpmss - www.am...
Snorkeling and Sightseeing at Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas
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Snorkeling and sightseeing around Fort Jefferson.
Sailing from Key West to Dry Tortugas
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Sailing from Stock Island Marina to Marquesas Key to Garden Key to Loggerhead Key and back to Key West.
Sailing around Morehead City.
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Nice day of sailing around Beaufort, Atlantic Beach and Shackleford Banks. Gotta live North Carolina in mid December!
Just another day in paradise. Harkers Island, NC
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Combination of IPhone and Mavic Mini footage from one of my home away from home.
Harkers Island - Rose’s Vacation Rentals
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Drone footage on a beautiful November day from Harkers Island, North Carolina
MABDR Section 3
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Princeton, NC to Covington, VA to Moorefield, WV and back to Princeton, NC. The bikes were a 2017 Kawasaki Versys X-300, a 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan and a 2019 Royal Enfield Himalayan.
High Tide at Harkers Island, NC
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The remnants of Hurricane Sally brought in strong northeast winds pushing the tide to much higher than normal levels.
Skiing in Wengen, Switzerland
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Staying in the town of Grindewald, Switzerland allows for skiing in 3 areas of Kleine Scheidegg, Lauberhorn and Männlichen.
Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route - Sections 1&2
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Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route - Sections 1&2
Banks Powerpack Ottomind Repair on Ford V-10
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Banks Powerpack Ottomind Repair on Ford V-10
Suspected water in Carolina Skiff hull.
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Suspected water in Carolina Skiff hull.
Captain Mancave - Everlong (Foo Fighters Cover)
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Captain Mancave - Everlong (Foo Fighters Cover)
Kevin boxing at Navy - Round 3, Feb. 23, 2013
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Kevin boxing at Navy - Round 3, Feb. 23, 2013
Kevin boxing at Navy - Round 2, Feb. 23, 2013
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Kevin boxing at Navy - Round 2, Feb. 23, 2013
Kevin boxing at Navy - Round 1, Feb. 23, 2013
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Kevin boxing at Navy - Round 1, Feb. 23, 2013
Nice set up
Thanks!
That's a wood bit not for fiberglass but ok
Capt. MacGyver you got my thumbs up. Thanks for doing something many of us would not attempt. The threaded brass fittings are a brilliant idea for future inquiry. I wonder if any attempt setting up a blower of sorts ( from a ducted fan to maybe hair dryer) to provide air flow over an extended period of time during off season may do some "drying" of the saturated foam. I also wondered about using some kind of low temp heat pads to help vaporize the water. Excellent video, I'm definitely doing this to my 21 DLX.
Great job thanks
thanks for watching!
Drill a smaller hole, use a vacuum pump like whats used to evacuate air conditioning systems and all the water will vaporize and get vacuumed out.
For water to vaporize it must be under a vacuum. With all the holes in the boat it wont hold a vacuum. Those pumps are not high volume.
Its Always Good to use the "Fastest speed bore EVER"😅
Why you just didn't get a different bike 😮
Then I couldn’t have made this video for you to enjoy. 😂
Phenomenal job brother 💯 Thanks for posting this!
Here’s an idea. We all understand why a boats foam core should always stay dry, which is the same principle as a fiberglass surfboard. Years ago, my son had a used Lost Surfboard were you actually pumped in air through a recessed valve which pressurized the whole board for controlled riding stiffness. So I gave it a try and watched the pressure gauge leak down to zero very quickly. The surfboard didn’t have any open holes or cracks, so I shot some more air pressure in and sprayed some soap and water(like finding leaks on a tire) all around the board which produced several leaks from the various cracks. I made the appropriate repairs with no further leaks. I plan on trying this method on my son’s new/used 1968 Boston Whaler 13 and see what show up.
That's a brilliant idea. Getting the water out is a daring task on this 21 DLX , actually identifying the source of intrusion is priceless. Thanks for posting.
Great job. Looks like straight from the factory.
Thanks
Great, Thanks
Probably just drilled all the way into your live well.....😃
haha....luckily the drilling went right where I wanted it to...I was more worried about drilling a hole in the bottom of the boat.
HOLE SAW
I haven’t gotten my sprocket change yet, but noticed starting in second with a little gives it a much more smooth feel from stoplights.
I was doing the same thing before I changed the sprocket.
I stayed here on a company two night get away..the barn style think is in need of repairs first leve floors is soft very soft like fall thru soft.. everywhere..there is a book shelf or head board cut up and put under bed frame feet i get so it dont go thru floor toilet had a hack job floor repair.. the shower by stair case is nasty moldy lookin..roaches on the kitchen wall..other than that nice lay out im sure it was real nice 20 years ago or so there is a pop up camper there she rents out a regular tow behind camper set up..and a get together building..and a mobles home she rents out..but i would have left the night i seen the roaches..but i didnt have my own ride there..we car pooled there..
that is not a good move. you have to look up specs. you might have exposed wood now? only get worse now. you cant fill those holes in the transom like it was! deck inspection plates would have been a better solution on the cheap! or cut the floor out get rid of the foam. put a pad on the bottom. put new floor in. [ lots of options. ] go faster for free! . self drain too!
Carolina skiffs don’t have any wood.
Does changing the sprocket put out the speedo?
Is the boat in brackish or salt water? Stainless steel screws on a brass garboard will cause galvanic corrosion when immersed in salt water, which will corrode your drain.
I have a 2004 TwinVee... same issue in my sponsons,Thanks for video.
Is this an issue I'd have to worry about on say a 2018 Carolina skiff 16 JVX? Never owned a skiff before and just want to be fully informed. Thanks in advance!
I can't say for sure on that model, but if there are no garboard drain plugs factory installed, I would say it's a real possibility.
@@MikeRose1 thank you!
Economy polyester resins used in some boats are not impermeable to water. They absorb water from the bottom and top surfaces, particularly if the boat is left in the water or if the boat is outside and gets wet with rain. If you attempt to remove the water from the saturated foam the problem will continue unless you make the hull waterproof. Epoxy based bottom paint and epoxy topside paint will help seal the surfaces. Best bet is to buy a hull made with isophthalic polyester resin which is more waterproof than the cheaper orthophthalic polyester resin. You get what you pay for.
Your video is first chose in CZcams hm excellent teaching
Update on how this worked out?
It worked out just fine...I am sure there was still some waterlogged foam, as it would have taken forever to dry completely, but I definitely feel like it was an improvement.
How did that water get in there brother? Mine needs some fiber glass work under the skids I’m hoping it isn’t waterlogged
According to people I know, it is a problem with all Carolina Skiffs built back then. They were built like a surfboard but as soon as we start screwing into the floor to mount t-tops, consoles, casting platforms, leaning posts, there are tons of little places for infiltration and no way for it to get out.
At 54, I love to camp, and the mattress I use ( side sleeper ) great is the Big Agnus Q Core Deluxe, and greet the wider one... great video cheers
Couldn’t you bag the top half of the boat an run a dehumidifier draining through one of the deck drains?
Great video! This is a bike I'm thinking about purchasing. How is this compared to the RE on the highway? Thanks
Way better than RE...Himalayan has a top speed of 70 ish and this bike will easily top 90. Not that you need to go 90, but it's nice to not be running at max speed for a long period of time.
Good work. Very well put together. I have a similar issue with a 2000 f250. Thanks for the info!!
Good job but I would hav used 4200 not 5200. It allows for removal.
Hey whats the name of those brass drain plugs? And where can I find them? ...i have a 95 218...and im just gonna cut out the floor between the FG ribs and strip out the foam and reform and reglass the floor...but wanna install those brass drain plugs
SeaSense Unified Marine 50032282 Drain Plug Garboard, Brass a.co/d/20qKksi
@@MikeRose1 Hey Thanks a Million!! Just ordered them...thanks for the video!
I did mine the same way I got close to 5 gallons by letting it sit overnight then in the front floor I drilled and sealed air compressor hose I’ve been in the back I sealed the vacuum and I got another 12 gallons and four hours out
Mullets in the collards! 😅
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☀️👏👍✌️☀️Hello!
Very nice video sir !!!
Thanks Tom! Maybe we can visit again soon!
@@MikeRose1. Most certainly sir.
Perfect setup, really loved the video, thanks for sharing
I am glad you liked it! Thanks!
where did you get the 15 tooth gear?
I got it from my dealer who cross referenced it with a Ninja 300. I don't remember how much it was but I had them install it and it was less than $100 installed.
@@MikeRose1 Wow, way too much money. Normally they cost about $8 and it's a 15 minute job to install it.
@@spydie yeah...it's been a few years but I think it was around $25 from the dealer and I think they charged me around $40 to put it on. Good luck!
I had a Himalayan and bought a Versys. We are literally the same demographic, I guess hahahaha
haha....must be!
hiwhere did you get an adapter.thanks
boatpluglight.myshopify.com/products/drain-plug-adapter-for-plastic-drains
Handle bar risers are the bigger improvement for the least $$ in the world !
Thanks for a fun video. We have a place near Section 2 and I’m fixin' to do Section 3 tomorrow so it’s good to have a preview. (We also have a place in Pittsboro, not too far from you.) Thanks again.
Awesome! We've ridden to Pittsboro a couple times to have an ice cream float at the soda shop!
Re the front sprocket, someone at JD's sprockets found a rubberized one that works with a few extra washers.
I just put a floor compartment and lean it back and suck out water with shop vac🤷🏽
Would not trust them side bags to stay in place.
Hey Mike , you got a great looking versys 300x. quick question, are tire and tubes on this versys strong enough ? how often do you get any punctured tube ? do you have to take extra tire care stuff with you on long tours ? I am thinking to upgrade to versys 300x but kind of sceptic on having tubed tires
I rode the MABDR and there were a lot of sharp rocks that concerned me, but I never had an issue with the tubes or the Shinko 804/805s. I did carry an extra setup of tubes and some tools but never needed them. You can search CZcams for several people who converted their rims to run tubeless with some 3M 5200 on the inside but I was leary to try that.
Next time just 5200 the thread and call it a day. No loctite
Wow you really fixed . Your glad that was at the dealership . You could go bike camp .
Mako skiffs have the same issue.
Best I have seen on accessorizing this bike! Thanks!!!
Thanks!
Thank you for taking the time to record this and share it. I have an 88 Bass Boat that I just discovered has water-logged foam on the sides similar to yours. I imagine I will be doing this in the near future to drain those sections of the hull also. Now that it has been a couple years, is there anything you would do differently or advice that you could provide for someone like myself that is about to take on the same task?
Not really. Other than using the correct bits and a drill instead of an impact that upset so many people. Haha. Thanks for watching!
Hello. How many litters did you remove from the double hull?
around 8 gallons I believe...so around 36 liters.