What upgrades have you done to your boat?

[Motex2011]

Had the shop install some underwater LED's while they had the boat doing some gelcoat repair

That really looks amazing. Add it to the list.

Does anyone know who makes hard tops and/or if it is even a good idea? I have a black canvas bimini top now, but would love to have a white hard top if it had the right look and size.

[BigGib]

Had the shop install some underwater LED's while they had the boat doing some gelcoat repair

That really looks amazing. Add it to the list.

Does anyone know who makes hard tops and/or if it is even a good idea? I have a black canvas bimini top now, but would love to have a white hard top if it had the right look and size.

Thanks!

I know the factory hard tops are outrageous but they sure are nice! Short of a joystick, it's the only upgrade I wish mine had come with.

[Motex2011]

Ytmsn -Perry

Where are you going on vacation BB? I must've missed it somewhere

Going to Lake Minocqua Wi. Rented a cottage on the water with my brother. Lots of water but it will be busy being the 4th week. Lots of Fibs Up there.
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I'm trying to get through the upgrades thread and found this old post and cracked up. I'm from St. Louis and we called them Fibs too. hahahaha:

[Big Block Power]

Ytmsn -Perry

Where are you going on vacation BB? I must've missed it somewhere

Going to Lake Minocqua Wi. Rented a cottage on the water with my brother. Lots of water but it will be busy being the 4th week. Lots of Fibs Up there.

I'm trying to get through the upgrades thread and found this old post and cracked up. I'm from St. Louis and we called them Fibs too. hahahaha:
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True. Tgrace98 told me you st l guys called them that too. I pick on acko all the time but he seems to be one of the cool fibs.. Lol

[cmattj]

Well I got inspired after a wonderful time at Table Rock.
The Cobalt deserved a flag as it’s just didn’t look right without one.
Sooooo let’s drill some holes shall we!

First as you need a 20 degree angle I used a angle guide.
After the pilot hole it’s time to make the forever cut. I used a Diamond 1 1/4 hole saw going forward.

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Then your mounting holes.

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Eeeeeek time to pull the tape. Dirty yuck everywhere so time to chamfer the holes and seal them up before we put the plate down.

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[cmattj]

So mount the plate after prepping the area.
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Here’s the finished look right a sunset! About an hour of work and terrified drilling....
and she’s on! Merica
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Thank you to Ytsmn , and Tgrace for letting me bond with your flag!! Thanks BB to make drilling holes in a boat look fun..
I’m flying out to Kentucky to install one on the Nautis!

Here’s the tools I used.

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[Big Block Power]

Way to go Matt!! She is now official. Why would any one buy a cobalt and not put a flag on her.

[gdane]

Looks awesome Matt Great job you deserve a Night Time Lemonade

[Tuscany]

Looks awesome Matt!
How come I never seem to worry or get nervous when you are doing something nerve wracking?

[AsLan7]

Hey nice addition Matt! Great documentation too.

How does she stay in? Does it rattle at all? Mine pushes down and then turns to lock with a spring.

[Ytmsn]

Looks good buddy! You California folk are so refined and delicate. Here is my tool list from when I installed my flag..

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Now I'm trying to figure out what to do with or where to mount the flag we got at the Regatta? Its pretty cool, but no place to put it on the boat. Maybe I'll hang it off the golf cart or just hang it on a wall somewhere. Hmmm...

[tgrace98]

Matt,

You are a better man that me for drilling that kind of hole in your boat! I wanted to add one to my 262 but decided to buy an R7 with the flag pole instead! lol

Looks official BTW. Loce the sunset pic

[cmattj]

Way to go Matt!! She is now official. Why would any one buy a cobalt and not put a flag on her.

Yes..Got home and the 282 didnt look right anymore.

Looks awesome Matt Great job you deserve a Night Time Lemonade

Geeze I could of used one during my countless measuring.

Looks awesome Matt!
How come I never seem to worry or get nervous when you are doing something nerve wracking?

Those are still photos, and you cant here the " O please god let this be straight "
So much easier on other Peoples cars, and boats... When its yours it borderline tragic. Hahahahahaha

Hey nice addition Matt! Great documentation too.

How does she stay in? Does it rattle at all? Mine pushes down and then turns to lock with a spring.

Thanks Buddy!
Push in spring twist , and lock. Haven't tested this one but I was next to Ytmsn 262 , Tgraces R7 and underway there solid and quiet. Almost a grab handle.. ( ask Ytmsn about tie ups ) Tig Technologies like yours.!!

[cmattj]

Matt,

You are a better man that me for drilling that kind of hole in your boat! I wanted to add one to my 262 but decided to buy an R7 with the flag pole instead! lol

Looks official BTW. Loce the sunset pic

Measure 7 times.. Second guess 5.. Feel underneath , and discovery the bulges are in the way... Measure over 1/16 ... Start drilling while thinking about your buddies fiberglass repair shop and if you still have his number ... Hit the metal inner layer half way through, and freak out... then its over.
See easy deal !

[tgrace98]

Hey nice addition Matt! Great documentation too.

How does she stay in? Does it rattle at all? Mine pushes down and then turns to lock with a spring.

Mine is the exact same way. Doesn't rattle at all