What upgrades have you done to your boat?

AsLan7 · Post by **AsLan7** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:19 pm

Whitey, that's gorgeous!!!!

Definitely on my short list. Anything you would do differently?

Just beautiful my friend.
(Btw, the last pic with the two black circles. Cockpit heat outlets? or speakers?

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Ytmsn · Post by **Ytmsn** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:31 pm

Thanks A7! Those circles are heater vent outlets

Yeah, if I had a do over i would have the logo a touch lower and maybe have the wreath around the C to show a little more detail.

Getting Mr McSticker off was a beotch. I tried to get him all in one piece but he didn't make it. The glue is called PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) and it works reeeally good after feet have stepped on it all summer. But the way the new stuff turned out makes up for what a pain the old stuff was.

AsLan7 · Post by **AsLan7** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:41 pm

Roger that. Again, love how it turned out buddy.

Table Rockin · Post by **Table Rockin** » Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:10 am

YT looks great man. I love that matting. Id have it all over my floor if i had to redo carpet. And i love the faux teak

Driller · Post by **Driller** » Sun Mar 11, 2018 7:58 am

Looks like a totally different boat. I like the teak much better than the gray. Also, the lines running with the boat just pulls your eyes into it. Great job.

Big Block Power · Post by **Big Block Power** » Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:18 am

Man that is really sharp.

tgrace98 · Post by **tgrace98** » Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:28 am

Looks great YT! I’m about to order some myself. Thanks for the advice on the install.

Ytmsn · Post by **Ytmsn** » Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:30 am

Thanks y'all! I agree Driller, the lines running with the boat make a big difference.

When I originally ordered they were going to put the word Cobalt on the upper deck on one side, and the line were crossways. It didn't look right so we switched and put the logo on top and the word on bottom. That looked way too busy and REally didn't look right so we settled on only the logo on the bottom with the lines running long. We tried it with the logo and a smaller Cobalt beneath on tbe bottom but it just looked too crammed.

I wish the logo was a tad bigger and closer to the edge because it kinda goes up under the top deck, but I can live with it.

One thing that definitely stands out is the "cushiness" with this product. I don't know if the grey stuff was seadek or something else but it was thinner and not as cushy. This Aquamarine product feels better and actually covers better. It's also just a touch larger and covers the entire footprint. And it is SUPER easy to install!

tgrace98 · Post by **tgrace98** » Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:36 am

Ytmsn wrote: Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:30 am Thanks y'all! I agree Driller, the lines running with the boat make a big difference.

When I originally ordered they were going to put the word Cobalt on the upper deck on one side, and the line were crossways. It didn't look right so we switched and put the logo on top and the word on bottom. That looked way too busy and REally didn't look right so we settled on only the logo on the bottom with the lines running long. We tried it with the logo and a smaller Cobalt beneath on tbe bottom but it just looked too crammed.

I wish the logo was a tad bigger and closer to the edge because it kinda goes up under the top deck, but I can live with it.

One thing that definitely stands out is the "cushiness" with this product. I don't know if the grey stuff was seadek or something else but it was thinner and not as cushy. This Aquamarine product feels better and actually covers better. It's also just a touch larger and covers the entire footprint. And it is SUPER easy to install!

Well I was sold on SeaDek but reading this I think you changed my mind. Did you create a template or use one of theirs?

Ytmsn · Post by **Ytmsn** » Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:49 am

They already have it. Something else I've learned with this stuff is how easy it is to clean. Just brush it off and your good. Hit it with a power washer (but don't get too close) at the beginning of the spring and end of the season and it looks brand new.

Also, I had my cover made to extend over the swimdeck. If you leave it out and exposed to the sun I'm sure it won't last as long. It's kind of a pain to peel and clean but not that big of a deal if it needs to be replaced for some reason.

Go for it tgrace!

NautiGirl · Post by **NautiGirl** » Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:06 am

Looks great YT! Ready to do ours!

Glad we don't have any to take off!

Big Block Power · Post by **Big Block Power** » Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:19 am

tgrace98 wrote: Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:36 am
Ytmsn wrote: Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:30 am Thanks y'all! I agree Driller, the lines running with the boat make a big difference.

When I originally ordered they were going to put the word Cobalt on the upper deck on one side, and the line were crossways. It didn't look right so we switched and put the logo on top and the word on bottom. That looked way too busy and REally didn't look right so we settled on only the logo on the bottom with the lines running long. We tried it with the logo and a smaller Cobalt beneath on tbe bottom but it just looked too crammed.

I wish the logo was a tad bigger and closer to the edge because it kinda goes up under the top deck, but I can live with it.

One thing that definitely stands out is the "cushiness" with this product. I don't know if the grey stuff was seadek or something else but it was thinner and not as cushy. This Aquamarine product feels better and actually covers better. It's also just a touch larger and covers the entire footprint. And it is SUPER easy to install!
Well I was sold on SeaDek but reading this I think you changed my mind. Did you create a template or use one of theirs?

Well grace they have Yt's template new so your good to go. Getrdone

thunder550 · Post by **thunder550** » Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:22 am

Looks great yt!

Ytmsn · Post by **Ytmsn** » Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:44 pm

I added a couple more things today. One was a SS treadplate at the helm. Looks good but I'll never do it again unless it comes with the boat. The rubber backing apparently shrank a little so it was a boogerbear going back together. Like putting toothpaste back into a tube. But it gives the helm a more modern appearance.

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Then I added the taco latch to the center windscreen. No big deal but it's nice to have and really missed when you don't!

After that I decided to put Thunders LED docking lights in. He said it took him like 20 minutes. Yeah well, I hate you sometimes Thunder! Especially when you do something (anything) and make it look sooo easy. Two and a half hours later..

Remember.. I have trouble with flashlight batteries. But Thunder says noooo problemo. Its EASY he said.

In full disclosure, part of what took so long was I had to go to the store for solder. And a solder iron. And tape. And heat shrink connectors. And a wire stripper thingy. I finished it up and wasn't sure if anything would blow up or burn down when I flipped the switch, but they came on. So far nothing has nothing smoked or flared up, and they actually look pretty good. Its kind of a pissed off look. Or maybe mean..

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AsLan7 · Post by **AsLan7** » Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:53 pm

Great job YT. We may need to rename you t550 jr.

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