Originally Posted by Dignity
Reply With QuoteWell , that was another weekend spent working on "Project Hornet" & I'm at least starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel . It's turned into much more than what I anticipated but me being me wanted the boat to be how I wanted it to be & if there was an issue - the 3 Rs ( resolve / repair or replace) .
The front cast deck has been replaced (a reasonable job)
Dual Batteries all wired in with a VSR arrangement & this allowed me to run new wiring to a new bus / fuse + breaker for the added electronics (Fusion stereo , Lowrance VHF radio , HDS16 Live) added USB charging & 12 volt socket.
Power run to the main hatch - This is where the Minn Kota batteries live both with their own 25amp Victron blue smart charger . This is also where the black box for the Active target lives . . Unfortunately I've pretty well lost this storage area to electronics (you'll probably be able to put a couple of inflatable life jackets & spray jacket in there .... but that would be it. So I guess the 2 live well will get used for storage ( tackle trays)
The one thing that I've done that I'm pretty stoked about is add some spotlights - A novel approach which works a treat ....... I'll reveal it later in the week with some photo's - very cool
If everything goes to plan - the couple hours I spend after work each day should see the boat completed & ready for a run on the weekend .
Now it's wire in the Active Target , tidy up the wiring , wire in the NMEA 2000 & add the new VDO multifunction gauge - Tidy up the loom from the motor & screw the back cast deck down .
The last thing is to give her a cut & polish - then put on the new REGO stickers ......hopefully ready for a reveal on Thursday.
Chris
