What upgrades have you done to your boat?
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Re: What upgrades have you done to your boat?
Hey that looks really sharp BbP!
Nice job on the table relocation.
Nice job on the table relocation.
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Re: What upgrades have you done to your boat?
Thanks guys. I think it will work out. A7 what you doing to yours?
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I de-winterized.Big Block Power wrote: Sun May 06, 2018 9:13 pm Thanks guys. I think it will work out. A7 what you doing to yours?
Installed simrek drive shower.
Installed the center walk thru cushions.
Fixed some carpet snaps.
Replaced trailer winch strap with new yellow one.
Replaced center windshield latches.
Lubricated various other latches.
Buffed Port side using new FLEX forced dual action polisher.
...followed that up with Hot Sauce.
Detailed engine compartment & interior with Meguiars degreaser. (Man I love that stuff).
...Followed that up with vinyl sauce.
Applied Thompson fabric protection on cockpit cover.
LED light upgrade for engine compartment.
Troubleshot stereo head unit.
Cockpit heat switch panel replacement.
Troubleshooting HPU for engine hatch (it’s lowering way too slowly).
Buffing starboard side Monday.
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&
2005 Cobalt 263
496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
(CChat moderator)
&
2005 Cobalt 263
496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
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Re: What upgrades have you done to your boat?
That's a couple of busy daysAsLan7 wrote: Sun May 06, 2018 9:26 pmI de-winterized.Big Block Power wrote: Sun May 06, 2018 9:13 pm Thanks guys. I think it will work out. A7 what you doing to yours?
Installed simrek drive shower.
Installed the center walk thru cushions.
Fixed some carpet snaps.
Replaced trailer winch strap with new yellow one.
Replaced center windshield latches.
Lubricated various other latches.
Buffed Port side using new FLEX forced dual action polisher.
...followed that up with Hot Sauce.
Detailed engine compartment & interior with Meguiars degreaser. (Man I love that stuff).
...Followed that up with vinyl sauce.
Applied Thompson fabric protection on cockpit cover.
LED light upgrade for engine compartment.
Troubleshot stereo head unit.
Cockpit heat switch panel replacement.
Troubleshooting HPU for engine hatch (it’s lowering way too slowly).
Buffing starboard side Monday.![]()
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"Pot The Jus" Originator :-)
Neenah Wi
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Re: What upgrades have you done to your boat?
Looks good BB! And A7 is giving everyone a "spring opening" run for their money!
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Re: What upgrades have you done to your boat?
Get after it A7... You definitely deserve an awesome season after last year's mess!
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Re: What upgrades have you done to your boat?
Upgrades or maintenance?
Boat is a 2002 226 with a VP 8.1 DP
Lifetime upgrades include:
Extended swim platform
Wakeboard tower
Full stereo treatment including amps, speakers, equalizer, etc., all done by me.
Dual batteries with automatic charging relay.
I'm working on installing an on board charger
Trailer got
Electric trailer brakes
Full led lights
Wiring for under trailer lights
New tongue
Tongue box to hold jack, tools, etc.
Side guides
Retractable transom straps.
Upgrade tongue jack
2 speed winch
Need to have it blasted and repainted.
Some day I would like to do some work on the engine to see if I can get a few more horsepower. But I'll need more $$$ to go down that road.
Boat is a 2002 226 with a VP 8.1 DP
Lifetime upgrades include:
Extended swim platform
Wakeboard tower
Full stereo treatment including amps, speakers, equalizer, etc., all done by me.
Dual batteries with automatic charging relay.
I'm working on installing an on board charger
Trailer got
Electric trailer brakes
Full led lights
Wiring for under trailer lights
New tongue
Tongue box to hold jack, tools, etc.
Side guides
Retractable transom straps.
Upgrade tongue jack
2 speed winch
Need to have it blasted and repainted.
Some day I would like to do some work on the engine to see if I can get a few more horsepower. But I'll need more $$$ to go down that road.
James
2002 226 with VP 8.1Gi DP
2002 226 with VP 8.1Gi DP
Re: What upgrades have you done to your boat?
Holy Cow you guys are busy!!! This winter I had the following done:
New JL speakers and added a 10" sub
New 8 channel X 800 watt amp
Added Bluetooth to the Stereo
Underwater lights
LEDs under the gunwales and around the speakers
SIMRAD GO5
5 year service:
Engine Tuneup and service
Out Drive service
Bellows Replacement
Gimble bearing inspection
Engine Alignment
Wish I could say I did it all myself, but I don't have all the expertise or the time.
New JL speakers and added a 10" sub
New 8 channel X 800 watt amp
Added Bluetooth to the Stereo
Underwater lights
LEDs under the gunwales and around the speakers
SIMRAD GO5
5 year service:
Engine Tuneup and service
Out Drive service
Bellows Replacement
Gimble bearing inspection
Engine Alignment
Wish I could say I did it all myself, but I don't have all the expertise or the time.
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Re: What upgrades have you done to your boat?
Those are impressive lists! Here's mine:
Removed bimini
Unicorn arch install
Repaired a few nicks and scratches in arch gelcoat
Uprade the overhead lights with SS LED units
Added LED docking lights
Added a new stereo head unit with Bluetooth
Added underwater LEDs
Peeled off nasty McArch pad
Added new padding to swimdecks, walkthrough and bow
Installed a windshield taco latch
Had a few scrstches fixed and buffed inside and out
Added a boat name
Replaced registration numbers and sticker frame
Added a new digger anchor
Replaced wheel bearings on trailer
Replaced entire brake system on trailer
Replaced tires on trailer including spare
Removed bimini
Unicorn arch install
Repaired a few nicks and scratches in arch gelcoat
Uprade the overhead lights with SS LED units
Added LED docking lights
Added a new stereo head unit with Bluetooth
Added underwater LEDs
Peeled off nasty McArch pad
Added new padding to swimdecks, walkthrough and bow
Installed a windshield taco latch
Had a few scrstches fixed and buffed inside and out
Added a boat name
Replaced registration numbers and sticker frame
Added a new digger anchor
Replaced wheel bearings on trailer
Replaced entire brake system on trailer
Replaced tires on trailer including spare
2001 262 502 GXI (because it sounds better than an 8.2)
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Re: What upgrades have you done to your boat?
Guess I'll jump on this wagon:
Upgraded to six 8" JL Audio's
10" JL Audio Sub
8 channel 800 watt amp
Rockford Fosgate head unit and remote
New Lowrance Hook2
Seagrass Carpet
Sof-Trac Traction mat on swim platform
Added Boat name
Upgraded registration numbers
Installed Electric over Hydraulic brakes on trailer
added 2 forged aluminum anchors
Upgraded to six 8" JL Audio's
10" JL Audio Sub
8 channel 800 watt amp
Rockford Fosgate head unit and remote
New Lowrance Hook2
Seagrass Carpet
Sof-Trac Traction mat on swim platform
Added Boat name
Upgraded registration numbers
Installed Electric over Hydraulic brakes on trailer
added 2 forged aluminum anchors
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Re: What upgrades have you done to your boat?
Uh....i sold a boat and bought a boat.....
Had boat name decal added
Had not new new flag pole mount installed
Yea....thats all i got
Had boat name decal added
Had not new new flag pole mount installed
Yea....thats all i got
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Re: What upgrades have you done to your boat?
You also bought a brand new boat, not much you need to do to it!!Table Rockin wrote: Wed May 09, 2018 1:51 pm Uh....i sold a boat and bought a boat.....
Had boat name decal added
Had not new new flag pole mount installed
Yea....thats all i got![]()
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Re: What upgrades have you done to your boat?
Aaaaand you have a new friend on the dock to get your hairs did with!
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Re: What upgrades have you done to your boat?
Big Block Power wrote: Sun May 06, 2018 4:38 pm I installed my table today. I was going to put it in the middle of the walk through but I didn't want out in the way. I remember on my 200 out blocked most of the walk through and really bothered me. So I put it more to one side. Also for you 200,220,250 guys on the engine hatch they like to leave the bottom edge unfinished so I get this molding that they used on newer models and glue it in place.
Looks nice! Is that the Taco, Garelick or other? Preferred supplier? That's one option I'd like to incorporate on our 343.
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