First Mods?

[vulcan98]

I agree with Catigale, I've used JB Weld on other applications and has worked well. Main thing is to mix JB Weld correctly and have a clean surface. I use acetone or Lacqer thinner to clean parts first. If the part being repaired is in a high stress area JB Weld may not work. For the price of even a used lower unit, I sure would try it. Not leaking oil is great, maybe PO hit something and the crack is not cause by a defect. Epoxies have come a long way and widely used now.


Derwin

[Keel_Hauled]

I agree about the JB Weld. I use JB Weld Industrial and like the job it does. My ex-wife had broken about 2/3 of the skeg off the lower unit; I made a new one out of thin metal screen and JB Weld Industrial rather than go the 'weld a new one on' route. Worked great and you can't tell that a repair was ever done. It may not break if I hit something, though, but I never go that fast and certainly not in shallow water

~Phillip

[Calin]

I would classify the mods in few categories:
- Mods that help in before/after sailing preparation:
o Furled rolling
o Lazy Jack
o Mast raising system
o Minimizing the use of tools to set up the boat …
- Mods that help during sailing
o Lines to the aft – useful for single-handed sailing
o GPS
o Engine linkage improvements
o anchors
o VHF…
- One day sailing good to have
o Portapotty/toilet
o Water..
- Few day trip
o A power solution (2+ batteries, generator/solar)
o bimini
o Fridge/cooler
o Anchor light
o Burner
o Additional storage space easily accessible
o …

- Cool to have
o Radio/Player
o BBQ
o TV
o Swimming platform…

- Efficiency improvements
o LED light and navigation lights
o …
For myself I have prioritized my mods based on my sailing habits and personal preferences.