The countdown begins; my 2013 Outback V...

[ian ashton]

I got word a few weeks back that my Outback V is slated to go into production on January 15th, with a completion date around the 22nd. I've been in contact with the factory and hope to get some pics of the build after its out of the mold, hopefully around the 18th.

I'm really excited to take delivery and start some new projects!

This is the colorizer of what I ordered, for those that missed it;
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[jpetty3023]

Gonna be a looooong 12 days!!! Congrats....


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[mparker2997]

Congratulations! Can't wait to see pics.

[sandm]

congrats ian. good color combo

[New Guy]

Congratulations bud! Did you ever sell yours?

[ian ashton]

Congratulations bud! Did you ever sell yours?

My dad and I bought the '08 as partners; he is just going to keep it for himself, which saved me the headache of selling.

[volfo]

that is a sharp boat. When the OBV first came out I really liked it but hated the old outdated tower. Putting the current tower on it just fits and makes the boat a really nice package. I also really like the outside colors you picked. Gonna be an awesome boat. Congrats

[mmandley]

Awesome congratz man, now you got an OB Direct Drive and V Drive right?

[zabooda]

Great looking boat. Nekkid like its older sibling...lol.

[ian ashton]

Awesome congratz man, now you got an OB Direct Drive and V Drive right?

Yup.

I moved ~4 hours away from our old "home lake" so now when I head down state I'll still have a way to get on the water!

[mmandley]

Yup.

I moved ~4 hours away from our old "home lake" so now when I head down state I'll still have a way to get on the water!

Sweet, plans are my boat will be at the dealer by end of the month, and they will do the mods we agreed to add, then i should get it mid Feb and start my stereo work

[lewisb13]

Can't wait to see the delivery pics! Sick boat dude

[KG's Supra24]

Gonna look awesome. Congrats.

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[KSmith]

Congrats!!! Those are great looking colors and the NG OBV Rocks!!

[tarheelskier]

Great color combo, you are going to love the OBV!

[ian ashton]

I got some pics today! Not sure if I'm allowed to post them, so I'm going to hold off until I get the OK :)

But let me tell ya; it is puuuuuudddyyy!

Top and bottom halves of the hull are still separate, engine is mounted, and they were working on the wiring today I guess.

Getting excited!

[jmvotto]

Can't wait to see the pics , color combo looks great, guess your buddies new Lsv swayed your color choice, you have always been the blue man..... Now the green man.....

[ian ashton]

I've always loved the green, but my wife actually picked the colors; "if we get a new boat I want it to look completely different than the one we have now" -mixing it up I guess :)

[ian ashton]

I got the green light to share these, but please do not post them anywhere else; the word is that I'm lucky to have gotten build pics, and they don't want to have a 'run' on picture requests, as they have very limited time to accomodate and don't want to upset anyone that they can't provide pictures to.

At any rate, here is where she was, as of Friday;

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[kaneboats]

Awesome! Congrats! Lookin' good.

[newty]

Beautiful... Can't wait to see the finished product.

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[KSmith]

Beautiful looking boat parts! Going to be amazing assembled! That black top deck is going to be a bit toasty to throw an arm out on come mid summer, but you'll sure look good while scraping the fried skin off the top deck... Hmmm smells like pork rinds ;-)

[wolfeman131]

Awesome! Congrats! Lookin' good.

Ditto!


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[ian ashton]

Yea, I was a little concerned about the black getting hot, but being in Michigan we don't get that super hot Southern sun, so it shouldn't be too bad (famous last words!) I'm willing to sacrafice comfort for style, lol.

[rdlangston13]

That black top deck looks pretty sick. I really dig your color choices!


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[wolfeman131]

Yea, I was a little concerned about the black getting hot, but being in Michigan we don't get that super hot Southern sun, so it shouldn't be too bad (famous last words!) I'm willing to sacrafice comfort for style, lol.

Ian, you're probably too young for this, but I think you'll like . . .

http://youtu.be/J0RTD7250II

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[moombadaze]

that green sure does POP, looking good Ian

[New Guy]

That looks great. I can't wait to see it on the water.

[ian ashton]

You and me both! Sadly it was 4* this morning in Michigan.

[ian ashton]

More progress!
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[moombadaze]

coming along nicely, needs a prop and your ready for some water time

are those air condition vents i see ?:)

not sure about your swim platform, is that a new surf wave making shape ?




nice silver metal flake on the background boat

[snowboardcorey]

Gorgeous boat! That is gonna look awesome on the water!

[bergermaister]

beautiful - great choice of colors on the interior with the subtle green accents. me likey!!

[New Guy]

Looks awesome! I love the black gelcoat its so classy.

[ian ashton]

Thanks! Now I'm getting antsy to see her on the tandem green trailer!

Stacey; I also noticed that the Heater vents (ac, LOL) are nicer than years past - pretty neat!

[ian ashton]

I went on a bit of a spending bender and started ordering some goodies. Today the Samson Sports tower mirror bracket & CIPA Extreme mirror arrived, along with a bunch of 10' green 3/8" looped ropes, green digital volt meters, and various funny/offensive stickers for my mirror or side glass.

I also ordered 3 pairs of Exile SX65m's for the cabin and a ZLD.

I'm going to pull the Xi800.4, Harpoon, XM9s, and Kicker ZX1000.1 and 2 10" L7's from our DD Outback as well, along with the dual battery/ACR setup.

I can't wait for the boat to get here so I can start some projects!

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[kaneboats]

You're going to have to paint some stuff again, aren't you?

[ian ashton]

Yuuup. Tower speakers will get painted lime green.

I'm going to PlastiDip the tower mirror arm too.

[New Guy]

Nice Bud! How convenient that everything crosses over from the DD.

[ian ashton]

I'll likely have to build a new box for the subs, and I want to get fancier with the amp rack(s).

[sandm]

looks good ian. you'll be stylin with all the green accessories :)

[wolfeman131]

You have some green led's left over from your friends Mojo?


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[ian ashton]

His boat is actually an LSV. I do have some green leftovers, but I've decided to do this boat with RGB, which arrived last week. WooWoo!

[bergermaister]

Here we go again!!!!!!!!!

[ian ashton]

Another package arrived today;

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/31/pyvybesu.jpg

[moombadaze]

always fun getting the UPS guy to drop boat stuff off. I had a whole pile of items to install long before I had the boat to install them in.

[ian ashton]

RGB LEDs in the XM9s - gotta find someone to repaint them, along with color match the lime...

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[kaneboats]

Allright. That's pretty darn cool. Wish we could night boat around here.

[ian ashton]

The ZLD has blue LEDs, which would have been fine on my last boat, but it kept bugging me that on the '13 the blue would be out of place, so I pulled the ZLD apart and put the same 5050 RGBs inside. The OEM blue LEDs are pretty dim, so I just left them connected through the board. The RGBs have their own wires out the back and will run to the controller with the rest of the LEDs on the boat.

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Super easy mod and I think will add unique attention to detail points.

[kaneboats]

Shazam! Bling bling bling. Very nice.

[KG's Supra24]

Rgb envy

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[moombadaze]

Allright. That's pretty darn cool. Wish we could night boat around here.

agreed, looks dang cool.

you could night boat-you will just have glowing red eyes looking back at ya.

[wolfeman131]

Ian is the LED zen master! Love it & can't wait for some pics/vid of the install.



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[New Guy]

Awesome job bud! It is coming along nice.

[ian ashton]

It's looking like Friday is the day it will arrive in Mi!

[wolfeman131]

Whooo hooo!

[mmandley]

It's looking like Friday is the day it will arrive in Mi!

Awesome man

[kaneboats]

Get them pics up. We're all salivating.

[ian ashton]

At the dealer!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/09/pu5e4ere.jpg

[mmandley]

Nice man nice.

[rdlangston13]

unwrap it!

[ian ashton]

Well, if I leave it at the dealer it will stay wrapped till spring, because they don't have an indoor spot for it. If I take it home I'll unwrap it after the 250 mile drive home. Haven't decided what I want to do yet. I'm in the area until Sunday, so ive got time to think. I did write the big check though, lol

[jstenger]

May I ask what dealer you went through?

[ian ashton]

Club Royale, in Waterford Mi

[bergermaister]

Well, if I leave it at the dealer it will stay wrapped till spring, because they don't have an indoor spot for it. If I take it home I'll unwrap it after the 250 mile drive home. Haven't decided what I want to do yet. I'm in the area until Sunday, so ive got time to think. I did write the big check though, lol

Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow.....


You KNOW you can't wait until spring!!!

[bashton]

Who can gues what Ian decided to do?

Bashton
2008 Outback DD

[kaneboats]

Take her home!

[jpetty3023]

I'm sure he will have her in tow Sooner rather than Later


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[bergermaister]

Who can gues what Ian decided to do?

Bashton
2008 Outback DD

Plan C - Stuffed it in your garage?

[mparker2997]

Can't wait to see it unwrapped. Man, looking at the ground in that picture and not sure I would want to pull a new boat in that snow. We completely shut down when we have snow here and we #*@& sure don't pull our boats in it.

My guess is that he took it home unless travel was an issue.

[ian ashton]

I pulled it home, 250+ miles with the last 100 or so being all ice. I made it to our subdivision, and...







...then it happened...








....driving up a hill to get into our neighborhood....








...I hit a total ice slick, stopped moving forward, started sliding backward down the hill, no brakes, no gas, no steering...







....then it happened....









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Not too bad, trailer and wake plate took the bulk of the damage as the boat pushed about 5" forward on the trailer and broke the weld on the bow stop. All things considered we got SUPER lucky to hit where we did and not jackknife.



Here is a picture of the hill, and the tree I slid backward into;
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So, once I got it home I parked it at the base of our driveway (another very steep hill) and took it to a pole barn I've rented for the remainder of winter.

All uncovered, I'm so pumped with how good it looks!

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[bergermaister]

Damn.... I just shed a tear....



Thankfully that's all it was.

Maybe look at it as an opportunity to.... Do a custom oversized wakeplate, make that SurfPlate, to replace the bent one?

[ian ashton]

lol - I'm just glad nobody was hurt - my 8 month pregnant wife being in the car and me having absolutely no control for 3 seconds was the most terrifying experience of my life. Boat can be fixed, people can't :)

[jpetty3023]

shedding a tear with ya berg. at least you got the first ding out the way early. now wont be so frustrating in the spring when the first "bump at the dock" happens. great colors btw, really pops with the trailer


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[bergermaister]

I hear ya. Did a backward slide down a snowy/icy hill for a couple hundred feet a few years ago with my two youngest in the back seat. Deciding between the cliff on one side or the ditch and some bodywork on the other was a non issue. Luckily we drove away almost unscratched.

[wolfeman131]

lol - I'm just glad nobody was hurt - my 8 month pregnant wife being in the car and me having absolutely no control for 3 seconds was the most terrifying experience of my life. Boat can be fixed, people can't :)

Ian, the boat looks fantastic!

So sorry you had the mishap, but glad to read your perspective and very glad everyone is OK.

[jmvotto]

Glad you, your wife and baby are all ok. Yep boat can be fixed, sux on the maiden travels, but I am quite sure it will be tip top before she hits the water.

Again great color combo...

[RickT]

Ian,

Let me know when you get ready to fix that. I am sure we got a few parts laying around to make that happen. So very sorry to see that. Glad all are fine. My email is [email protected], drop me a note or have wolfman...let me know what and where to ship it.

Rick

[jmvotto]

Ian,

Let me know when you get ready to fix that. I am sure we got a few parts laying around to make that happen. So very sorry to see that. Glad all are fine. My email is [email protected], drop me a note or have wolfman...let me know what and where to ship it.

Rick


That there is why I have bought two mombas and will continue to do so...

nice post Rick T

[mparker2997]

Wow. Glad to hear everyone is ok.

Impressed to see Moomba offer you the replacement parts. That's what it's all about.

[mparker2997]

Forgot one thing in my previous post. Boat looks amazing! Congrats on getting her home.

[rdlangston13]

Ian,

Let me know when you get ready to fix that. I am sure we got a few parts laying around to make that happen. So very sorry to see that. Glad all are fine. My email is [email protected], drop me a note or have wolfman...let me know what and where to ship it.

Rick


First class!

That really stinks to see though, glad ya'll were ok!

[wolfeman131]

Ian,

Let me know when you get ready to fix that. I am sure we got a few parts laying around to make that happen. So very sorry to see that. Glad all are fine. My email is [email protected], drop me a note or have wolfman...let me know what and where to ship it.

Rick

Thanks Rick!

Painful to see those pics, isnt it? But, I'm sure Ian will have her good as new before the season starts.

[moombadaze]

boat looks sweet Ian, kinda funny seeing it parked next to the sleds and very gratefull that no one was hurt.

[chawk610]

Sounds like it is gonna end up a happy ending thanks to the good people around here.

[tarheelskier]

Rick T is da man!.....another reason we all love our Moombas, thanks for being so involved!

Ian, glad you made it safely and boat looks awesome, love the green.

[kaneboats]

Love this Moomba family! Great looking boat.

[mmandley]

Ian,

Let me know when you get ready to fix that. I am sure we got a few parts laying around to make that happen. So very sorry to see that. Glad all are fine. My email is [email protected], drop me a note or have wolfman...let me know what and where to ship it.

Rick

Ian, sorry to hear about the trip home man. Good thing is like you said, the family including you are just fine.
Just a little welding and paint, bolt on a new wake plate and she will be good to go.

At least she didnt come off the trailer.

The above is one of the main reasons i stayed in the SC family. Between SC and AWS i wasnt ready to go and be just some buyer, i like the faimly feel SC and AWS give you.

[Boonejeepin]

That there is why I have bought two mombas and will continue to do so...

nice post Rick T

Could not agree more.

This is why I will continue to be a member of the Moomba/SC family with any future boat purchases.

[tnbrooks01]

WOW!!! Bummer on the boat but so glad to read no one is hurt.

[maxpower220]

Words can't describe how much that sucks. Glad everyone is OK. The mental anguish will only last a few months.

[ian ashton]

So amazed with the SC teams dedication to CUSTOMER.

Not only did Mr. Tinker make the offer for helping out here, he also reached out to Club Royale and asked them to contact me and take care of whatever I needed! Talk about amazing!


What makes this more meaningful, and what I didn't share with anyone until now is that the insurance was not officially bound at the time of the accident, so all repairs were coming out of my pocket.

This just reinforces how great of a decision I've made (twice) to buy a Skiers Choice product!

[jpetty3023]

So amazed with the SC teams dedication to CUSTOMER.

Not only did Mr. Tinker make the offer for helping out here, he also reached out to Club Royale and asked them to contact me and take care of whatever I needed! Talk about amazing!


What makes this more meaningful, and what I didn't share with anyone until now is that the insurance was not officially bound at the time of the accident, so all repairs were coming out of my pocket.

This just reinforces how great of a decision I've made (twice) to buy a Skiers Choice product!

And a perfect example of why me, and many others, will probably never leave the SC line


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[maxpower220]

No, you got insurance today and that accident happened next week.

[New Guy]

Man that boat is sharp! The SC guys are really standup guys.

I'm also pretty sure that since the boat was in tow the truck insurance would have to cover it.

[kaneboats]

Better read the whole policy. It is possible that if the boat was financed and released without insurance in place the dealer's policy would have to cover it.

[mmandley]

This is how it worked when we bought our first LSV.

With the Mojo they had the insurance in place as soon as the loan was final and i hooked the boat up.

I thought just like with a car, if you put a loan on it the bank has to have the insurance information before the dealer can release the property to you? Maybe not? IDK but every time i buy a vechicle thats the way it works.

[maxpower220]

Insurance is different in each state. Also, the policy that is "forced" due to a loan would not have comprehensive and would not cover the incident, in this case. At least that would be how it works in FL, the insurance that the loan has to have only covers the bank's interest. The bank may require the owner to have full coverage.

[kaneboats]

Well, did the damage occur to Ian's part of the boat or the bank's part?

[ian ashton]

The insurance company didn't decline a claim, it was a moral issue - I don't feel right about asking them to pay knowing that I didn't even pay for the policy when the accident happened. Now with SC helping out the repair expense is much less.

[jpetty3023]

The insurance company didn't decline a claim, it was a moral issue - I don't feel right about asking them to pay knowing that I didn't even pay for the policy when the accident happened. Now with SC helping out the repair expense is much less.

if more folks in 'Mercia thought like this our country might not be in such a tail spin to hell


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[ian ashton]

Best wife ever! Laura got me a pair of the Monster Tower swivel racks!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/15/e7asapy4.jpg

[wolfeman131]

She's a keeper, for sure!

[jpetty3023]

+2 on that


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[kaneboats]

Nothing like a wife with a nice rack.

[jmvotto]

Lol. She 8 months preggo

[ian ashton]

Lol. She 8 months preggo

And still super hot! I think this was right after we found out about the baby;

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/16/be3ejyha.jpg


In other news, I started to Plasti-Dip the tower mirror arm;
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[kaneboats]

God bless you both (all three) and your Dad as I'm sure he's as excited as anyone.

[volfo]

First, I love the colors and look of that boat. You nailed it.

Second, sorry to hear about the accident. Everyone is ok, and like you said, nothing that can't be fixed.

Third, awesome job by Moomba / SC. I guarantee that whatever expense they just incurred to help you out was nothing compared to the brand loyalty that kind of act creates. Best advertising you could possibly have, and probably at a fraction of the advertising / marketing cost.

[bashton]

So amazed with the SC teams dedication to CUSTOMER.

Not only did Mr. Tinker make the offer for helping out here, he also reached out to Club Royale and asked them to contact me and take care of whatever I needed! Talk about amazing!


What makes this more meaningful, and what I didn't share with anyone until now is that the insurance was not officially bound at the time of the accident, so all repairs were coming out of my pocket.

This just reinforces how great of a decision I've made (twice) to buy a Skiers Choice product!

This is indeed awesome, and another reason why we continue to tell anyone who will listen why they need to buy a Moomba or Supra; great boats and unheard of customer service!

Thanks Mr. Tinker and all of the SC team!

Bashton
2008 Outback DD

[moombadaze]

Best wife ever! Laura got me a pair of the Monster Tower swivel racks!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/15/e7asapy4.jpg

sweet racks, think you will find you have the handles upside down

[ian ashton]

sweet racks, think you will find you have the handles upside down

I'm unclear why you have the handles in top - do they hit the tower?

[chawk610]

I have those... LOVE THEM!!!

[moombadaze]

Ian, with the handles faceing down you will find they do hit the tower due to the forward slant of the tower. you'll have to swap the forks too. when you get them mounted on the tower it makes a lot more sense.

advise- have the single main alan head screw on the clamp facing inside the boat. this will make it super easy to remove/install from inside the boat.

second advise-you'rs will most likely need to have the corners filed down for clearance when they pivot--its that piece in the above photo that has 2 allen screws visible in the photo-goes from the swivel to the bar that holds the racks.

[moombadaze]

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc351/moombadaze/004_zps600ef706.jpg

hope this helps

[motosno963]

not to go to far off topic but whats the width of the pipe so i can order racks

[ian ashton]

Thanks Daze - makes total sense


Moto; 1 7/8"

[sicktc06]

Ian, I apologize for missing this post and the pictures of the boat, but wow I didn't think that much green would look good honestly from the site's boat creator, but dude was I ever proved wrong! that thing looks amazing!! I can't wait to see pictures of it out on the water!!
I cringed when I saw the pictures of the accident but agree with everyone else, so glad it was nothing worse and the fact that yes, think goodness the three of you were not injured. :)

Now... With these goodies your getting! You're gonna make me go broke! LOL!!!

And SC just really showed how much they value and respect their customers! I give Rick and SC a standing ovation after that!!

Looks great man and I hope you get as much enjoyment, plus much more on this boat than you did on your previous one!

[kaneboats]

Ian, with the handles faceing down you will find they do hit the tower due to the forward slant of the tower. you'll have to swap the forks too. when you get them mounted on the tower it makes a lot more sense.

advise- have the single main alan head screw on the clamp facing inside the boat. this will make it super easy to remove/install from inside the boat.

second advise-you'rs will most likely need to have the corners filed down for clearance when they pivot--its that piece in the above photo that has 2 allen screws visible in the photo-goes from the swivel to the bar that holds the racks.

I can vouch for Stacy's plan on this one. I saw it a couple of weeks ago and let me tell you he had those racks on and off in about 30 sec. and they worked great and looked great. Made me want some.

[chawk610]

Oh, man, I have the old skool tower so install was a SNAP.

[viking]

Nice looking boat and great SC customer service story! Kudo's...........

[ian ashton]

Some Exile love;

You may remember, I had my XM9s painted to match the '08 Outback. This time around I figured I'd try to spray em myself. Before, scuffed and ready to prime;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/22/6aguma3e.jpg

Ready for color;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/22/a3u3ejaj.jpg

I also PlastiDip'd the grilles;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/22/a4e4ypy7.jpg

I think they came out great!

[jmvotto]

Ian, that looks Aewsome .

With all the plasti dip talk on here. I was thinking about my xm9 grills, originally I had ordered them black but the black we're back ordered so I got the chrome. How did you get it down the throat of the horn grill.?

got additional pics...

[wolfeman131]

I think they came out great!

Yeah, bit of an understatement there.

[KG's Supra24]

Looks awesome. Is the black a flat finish?

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[KRAK]

Some Exile love;

You may remember, I had my XM9s painted to match the '08 Outback. This time around I figured I'd try to spray em myself. Before, scuffed and ready to prime;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/22/6aguma3e.jpg

Ready for color;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/22/a3u3ejaj.jpg

I also PlastiDip'd the grilles;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/22/a4e4ypy7.jpg

I think they came out great!

They look AWESOME!!!

Say, is the green of the 2013's the same as the green of the 2010's???

If so, I see model paint in the background of the first pic, do you mind sharing the color code??


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[moombadaze]

looks awesome Ian, cant wait till you get them on the tower and have a nice sunny day to photo them for us

[kaneboats]

Those are even cooler than the blue!

[ian ashton]

Regarding painting the grills; it seemed that the PlastiDip just goes right in the horn hole; I didn't have to do anything.

Regarding color; it is my understanding that Intense Green is new for 2013, but I haven't seen them side by side. I used ModelMaster Sublime Green (Mopar) which isn't exact, but is pretty close.

The key to making it look good is in the clear coat; I use Rustoleam Painters Touch 2x Coverage clear coat - it is the best clear I've ever seen!


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[ian ashton]

Here is a picture that shows the color match - like I said, not exact but close enough for me, especially since they won't be next to each other;

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/25/gaqaparu.jpg

[bergermaister]

I keep staring into that glossy reflective hull... Can you say 'shiny!'

[ian ashton]

Some interior "before" pictures;

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/27/nehy9y4e.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/27/amypybu7.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/27/y5u3use3.jpg

[bergermaister]

I Spy new green life jackets and green "stuff" to go with new green boat. hehehe

[bashton]

Someone has been spending some quality time in a shall we say, somewhat cold storage building! lol

Bashton

[ian ashton]

My replacement parts from SC arrived in like 2 days, but I didn't have a chance to pick them up from the dealer until this week. Still blown away by the awesome service!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/y2a6egy9.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/a4uqa7e9.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/utade8aq.jpg

[ian ashton]

I also started some instal projects; pop-up cleats and pin cleats were first up.

Clean slate;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/6eda5y9a.jpg

Taped up, marked, and first hole drilled;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/ydava2ej.jpg

Holes drilled;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/uzu9aba2.jpg

The finished product;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/e4ypugyt.jpg
(I still need to shorten the rope for the pin cleat)

[jstenger]

Have you found any small cracks in the gelcoat where the rear towbar was mounted, and where the wakeplate was mounted? I would think that the way they were both deformed, gelcoat damage could be a possibility.

[ian ashton]

I also installed the Samson tower mirror arm. It's like 12" too short for my liking, but better than nothing...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/erahusej.jpg

An ian trademark "stickerbombed" mirror;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/5use9eme.jpg

I do like the quick-release, which allows the bracket to fold off to the side;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/2ydu9u4a.jpg

[ian ashton]

Have you found any small cracks in the gelcoat where the rear towbar was mounted, and where the wakeplate was mounted? I would think that the way they were both deformed, gelcoat damage could be a possibility.

There is a very slight amount of stress cracking in the back on the top cap, to see it you have to shine a flashlight and look at the reflections. The green was unscathed, which is amazing. I'll have it fixed, likely in the fall.

[jstenger]

There is a very slight amount of stress cracking in the back on the top cap, to see it you have to shine a flashlight and look at the reflections. The green was unscathed, which is amazing. I'll have it fixed, likely in the fall.

Good that you catch them now, and not later if they were to unknowingly spread and become worse.

[ian ashton]

Tinkering in the boat the other day I came to the conclusion that the area above the cupholders in the gunwales is much too plain – granted this will house RGB-LED clad Exile speakers, as well as RGB-LED rings around the cup holders, but that big flat spot was bugging me.

Before;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/16/eda2aja7.jpg

I decided that I would try to make something similar to what Supra and Malibu have, but since I don’t have a CNC milling out of aluminum is out – searching eBay I found some chrome tail light bezels that were the right size, so I cut some acrylic and sanded 1 side, then glued it into the bezel, and placed a black Moomba sticker on it;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/16/a7ure8uj.jpg

Next I added some RGB-LED strips;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/16/jy9a6y6y.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/16/yvagyqe9.jpg


I’m undecided if I am going to use it or keep working on the idea for something nicer. I think it looks OK, but just quite where I want it yet.
Any suggestions?

[kaneboats]

Yea, have some more kids.

[sicktc06]

Yea, have some more kids.

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/250x250/31259140.jpg

[bergermaister]

You are now, most definitely, without a doubt, undeniably my new super hero.

I love this idea!

[KG's Supra24]

I like the bezel, especially lit. If you are wanting to change it up you could do "OUTBACK V" instead.

[jstenger]

Ian,

Why the use of RGB strips instead of just plain green ones? Where do you get them from?

Thanks,

[ian ashton]

Ian,

Why the use of RGB strips instead of just plain green ones? Where do you get them from?

Thanks,

RGB is more fun, and not much more work or money.

I am using 5050 SMD RGB strips from eBay.

These are basic RGB, which have 4 contacts. There are also "horse race" or "chaser" 5050 RGB strips, which have 10 contacts and while offer more programming options the contacts are microscopic and hard to solder.

[ian ashton]

Started measuring and planning my stereo layout.

Since I ordered the boat without ballast (never used it on the DD, can't see why I'd want it on the V) I've got a huge "ski locker" to play with - I think I'm going to split the door and use the back part as an in-floor cooler, and the front as a ski locker. Also toying with the idea of putting the batteries in there;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/17/y4yserez.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/17/4usy6yby.jpg

This is a Group 27, and fits perfectly on both sides. The wheels are turning...

For anyone curious, this is how the mirror arm fits hen folded to the other side - perfectly out of the way;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/17/jyqaryzu.jpg

[ian ashton]

I also decided it would make more sense to build a mock-up box out of foam board before I cut it out of wood; when I did the DD I had the boat a few feet away so it was easy to tweak as I went. With Chase's LSV I measured then built and brought to the boat (30 minutes away) and that proved to be a PITA. Since the V is about 20 minutes away I figured this would save some headache.

The box is about 2.5 cubit feet (internal), and the port will be in the outside so as not to take up and displacement.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/18/8amu6yba.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/18/a3ybeber.jpg

This boat doesn't have a traditional hump, rather just a 3" tall I-beam - I was going to build on top and forward of to save space, but the under dash area is much larger than the DD, so I can have a box that's 10" deep and not sacrifice much leg room; in fact I'll have significantly more legroom in this boat that I did in the DD.

If I ever decide to switch to larger woofers I can get about 4.5 cubic feet if I use the space above the I-beam in addition to this.

[jstenger]

I also started some instal projects; pop-up cleats and pin cleats were first up.

Clean slate;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/6eda5y9a.jpg

Taped up, marked, and first hole drilled;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/ydava2ej.jpg

Holes drilled;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/uzu9aba2.jpg

The finished product;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/e4ypugyt.jpg
(I still need to shorten the rope for the pin cleat)

Ian,

Did you add backing plates to your pop up cleats? I am currently adding rear ballast to my boat, and today I noticed 1/2" white plastic plates added to the inside of the hull where the factory installed cleats were. Not sure how important they are, but wanted you to know.

[ian ashton]

The front had them glassed in, and I made some for the back out of Starboard.

Thanks for looking out though!

[jmvotto]

Ian , be careful with the batteries in the ski locker, water tends to get in there quit a bit, with no ballast it might be minimal, but the Moomba water ghosts may dampen the locker.

[sicktc06]

I spy stickerbombed Rearview?!?! I may have to borrow your idea... I don't think I'll give it back though.

[ian ashton]

Yep, it's my trademark. I did the same thing to the mirror on our '08 but I can't find a picture.

[jmvotto]

Nekked Boat , stickered mirror. Nice signature.....:cool:

[moombadaze]

Ian, ever get your racks installed?

[ian ashton]

Not yet, thinking I'm going to have a piece machined to eliminate the clamp and allow me to bolt the rack directly to the tower with the handle facing down.

This all depends on my motivation level, of course.

[ian ashton]

I got a few deliveries today; inspired by another post on here, I am going to install a heater vent behind the drivers seat, so I ordered a matching Hot Tube with chrome ring from HeaterCraft;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/16/gaqy7uqe.jpg

I also got a light for top of the tower, to replace the flip-up factory thing;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/16/y8yhapyj.jpg

[wolfeman131]

Ian, where did you get the light? I can't stand the flip up one with the Oz bimini.

[jmvotto]

Here's a few. In NY the anchor light needs to be the highest point on the boat. Will this put it higher than the tower pylon?

http://www.bakesonline.com/searchresult.aspx?CategoryID=519

[kaneboats]

That light is really small and it's about the same height as the top of the attachment point. I put one on mine. I rarely run at night so I'm willing to risk the officer who would try to ticket you for that one.

[ian ashton]

I decided to have the fiberglass repaired, as in daylight it was quite a bit worse than I thought (nearly $5k in gel coat repairs!). Boaters Insurance covered it no questions asked!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/20/yjaveny8.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/20/e6e4udy4.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/20/y2e2u6yb.jpg

Also got the trailer welded up, should be painted by mid-next week, which is also when the boats slated for completion;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/20/7emeguvy.jpg

[moombadaze]

wow, good idea to get it fixed pronto

[wolfeman131]

That hurts my eyes. Glad it will be wrapped up before the season gets started up there.

[EricU]

Soooo.... am I reading this thread correctly??


You took delivery (of a new, brand new boat) mid January of '13
Drove it home 250 miles in snow and ice
Got to your neighborhood, slid backwards on ice, smacked up the wakeplate - Stupid Tree!!
Oh yeah, the wife is in the truck also and eight months pregnant
Not only do you fix the wakeplate, you decide to start upgrading your boat (zipppp) including the stereo (why they don't just all come with killer sound systems yet I don't understand)
Decide to go ahead and make some custom backlit accent pieces


You Sir ROCK!!! AWESOME

[ian ashton]

Yea, pretty accurate, lol.

[ian ashton]

I got the sub box roughed out today - once I get the boat back I'll test fit, cut the speaker holes, add the port, add more screws and liquid nails, then get it Rhinolined.

Template and box;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/21/3ugu8epu.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/21/magu7enu.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/21/su8yruny.jpg

[jstenger]

Are you having a local shop in Traverse City do all the fiberglass repairs?

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[ian ashton]

Yea, West Bay Boat Works - so far I'm very impressed.

[rdlangston13]

they need to do something like what Axis and Supra do and mount the anchor light on top of the tower pylon

[muehlcj]

[QUOTE=ian ashton;212443]I got a few deliveries today; inspired by another post on here, I am going to install a heater vent behind the drivers seat, so I ordered a matching Hot Tube with chrome ring from HeaterCraft;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/16/gaqy7uqe.jpg

How does that work? Do you just Y off one of the (2) existing tubes?

[ian ashton]

Exactly - I'm going to use PVC pipe, this way I don't have to worry about puncturing the tube that will run through a storage area.

[muehlcj]

Exactly - I'm going to use PVC pipe, this way I don't have to worry about puncturing the tube that will run through a storage area.

Are your (2) tubes located in the bow walkthrough? Doesn't seem like the best location to me.

[jmvotto]

they need to do something like what Axis and Supra do and mount the anchor light on top of the tower pylon
Moomba did it on the V2 for a couple years, but no longer an option.... Hmmm glad I got mine.

[ian ashton]

Are your (2) tubes located in the bow walkthrough? Doesn't seem like the best location to me.

They are, but since they pull out I think it's a great spot - if you leave the bow cover on it makes the whole boat toasty.

[jmvotto]

They are, but since they pull out I think it's a great spot - if you leave the bow cover on it makes the whole boat toasty.


Ian , when I did my obv with the 4 port heater, I loved having a vent at the drivers feat. Two in the walkway and one behind the drivers seat.

wish my xlv had 4 , they put the heater on the port side, making it difficult to get fix heat to the starboard side.

let us know how the wye tube works with the air flow.

[ian ashton]

Will do - my '08 had 3 ports, the '13 only has 2. I figure if its not enough with the Y I'll swap out the blower box thingie.

[ian ashton]

Trailer is painted and looking good!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/23/bupajyge.jpg

[ian ashton]

Got some photos of the progress; sounds like I'll be getting the boat back on Friday.

Primed;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/24/dyry3a3a.jpg

Taped up, ready for black gel coat;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/24/budusapy.jpg

Black sprayed;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/24/any5e5ev.jpg

Ready for sanding and polishing;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/24/py7atyde.jpg

[wolfeman131]

Looks like they're doing a great job on the repairs.

[bergermaister]

What - no custom spraying, patterns or personalization?? I had such high hopes.

[ian ashton]

Brought the boat home yesterday, looks as good as new, can't even tell it was damaged!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/28/uturuhy6.jpg


Test fitting the sub box;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/28/ahudyrun.jpg

Drip molded registration numbers on;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/28/pe5a6ysy.jpg

[wolfeman131]

Those reg numbers are awesome!

[jmvotto]

Yes those are pretty cool. Who did you use?
Maybe I missed that one.

[ian ashton]

http://shop.domednumbers.com/

Used them for our '08 and Chase's LSV - always super fast and top quality.

[muehlcj]

[QUOTE=ian ashton;213746]Brought the boat home yesterday, looks as good as new, can't even tell it was damaged!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/28/uturuhy6.jpg

What's in the middle (black) or your sundeck? Do you have some sort of walk through transom?

[wolfeman131]

2013 OBV has a plastic walkover area on the rear sun pad.

[ian ashton]

Correct, but I think it's fiberglass?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/29/tamy6y3e.jpg
(Picture taken while making a template for SeaDek pad)

Got her in the water today!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/29/byze5u4e.jpg

This is the new marina slip - going to build in the corners and have some decorating to do, but I love that its covered!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/29/vy3emene.jpg

Not a bad lookin rig, if I do say so myself.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/29/yty2umyv.jpg

[jpetty3023]

great set up fho sho


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[jmvotto]

Tower looks empty,

other than that , spectacular !

[muehlcj]

[QUOTE=ian ashton;213827]Correct, but I think it's fiberglass?

Man I'm so jealous! Not sure why they don't all have that option. Looks like you have the right idea with the custom seadek.

[ian ashton]

Repeat post, whoops

[maxpower220]

On the trailer that thing looks a lot bigger than 20'

[rdlangston13]

The clarity of your water blows my mind. You can see the bottom in the picture of your slip! We had a chair get blown off our boat house deck and it fell in one of the slips in 3 feet of water and the only reason we knew where it was was because about 2 inches of one of the legs was sticking above the water line. You could not see ANY of it below the water line.


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[bergermaister]

David -
If you ever make it up this way we'll have to take you out on one of the lakes up near Mt St Helens. I used to have ropes with sinking handles when we were skiing (so you don't run them over I guess) and you could literally see them 20-30ft down. Cold water - but clean and clear.

Ian -
Boat looks absolutely amazing!

[rdlangston13]

David -
If you ever make it up this way we'll have to take you out on one of the lakes up near Mt St Helens. I used to have ropes with sinking handles when we were skiing (so you don't run them over I guess) and you could literally see them 20-30ft down. Cold water - but clean and clear.

Ian -
Boat looks absolutely amazing!

If I ever head up that way I will definitely take you up on that offer.

The clearest lake I have been on was canyon lake in central Texas and you could see maybe 6-7 ft. 30 ft is crazy!


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[ian ashton]

Torch Lake is pretty clear - Laura's family cottage is on the north end of the lake (about 45 minutes from our house, vs 20 minutes to the marina, which is why I bought the slip instead of leaving it at the cottage). About 30 years ago her grandpa intentionally sunk a row boat right before the "drop off" where the water is about 15' (goes from 15' to about 100' instantly) and its still completely visible.

It's about 8' in this pic;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/01/ge4e7e7y.jpg

[rdlangston13]

Torch Lake is pretty clear - Laura's family cottage is on the north end of the lake (about 45 minutes from our house, vs 20 minutes to the marina, which is why I bought the slip instead of leaving it at the cottage). About 30 years ago her grandpa intentionally sunk a row boat right before the "drop off" where the water is about 15' (goes from 15' to about 100' instantly) and its still completely visible.

It's about 8' in this pic;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/01/ge4e7e7y.jpg

ha, that looks like 6 inches deep! crazy.

[kaneboats]

It would be really strange to be able to SEE all the alligators down below.

[bergermaister]

My son would be spending every waking minute out there if he could see the fish cruising around like that...

[rdlangston13]

It would be really strange to be able to SEE all the alligators down below.

Yeah, I'm not sure i WANT to see what's down there in our river 6+ ft alligator gars, 12 ft alligators, snakes, bodies lol


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[kaneboats]

Now you're just trying to make me hungry.

[lewisb13]

Ian you gonna do a bimini at all?

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[ian ashton]

I have the factory bimini, it just wasn't on in the picture. I also have a bow cover that isn't installed yet.

[jmvotto]

My son would be spending every waking minute out there if he could see the fish cruising around like that...

Almost all the lakes in upstate ny are that clear.

[squeeg333]

Ian, what brand of racks were those? I knew they were talked about on here a while back (at least I think those were them) and I really like em.

[ian ashton]

They are the previous version of Monster Tower rotating, not sure if they are available anymore as they released a new version.

[ian ashton]

I installed the OEM bow snap cover that I scored off eBay for $15 - not a project for those afraid of drilling holes in a new boat, since this required about 20!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/15/je6ybemu.jpg

I'm glad I painted the snaps black - gives it that sleek closed bow look!

[jstenger]

I don't see any tower speakers yet. What's the hold up? :)

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[ian ashton]

His name is Robert, and he's 7 weeks old, lol

I'm getting the stuff done that requires land first so I can put it in the slip for the summer - the stereo I'll do bit by bit while the boats in the slip :)

[ian ashton]

I had a few spare minutes today so I broke out the hole saw and popped a hole in the fiberglass under the seat behind the driver to add a rear heat vent.

Prep;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/18/ytejuseb.jpg

The hole;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/18/ubujybab.jpg

HeaterCraft Hot Tube installed (this is what the factory installs for the front outlets so they all match);
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/18/hupypemy.jpg


I need to pick up some supplies to plumb it, but the messy part is done!

[ian ashton]

Got a lot done today!

I hooked up the rear heater vent - what I did was run a tube from one outlet to the rear vent, then I T'd off the other outlet to the 2 front vents - seems to work great and the stuff to do it was like $15 at the hardware store. Here is how I did the T;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/19/upa9adej.jpg
It looks like there is a lot of extra tube because there is - I tried to match the length of the bottom to the top with the hope that the flow will be similar. I used a T instead of a Y for the same reason (couldn't find a non-directional Y)

I also made as ran my "left to right" harness;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/19/ydupynyt.jpg
This contains 4 sets of RCAs and power, remote, ground for the ZLD, both wires for the Sony Remote Commander, right tower speaker wire, subwoofer wire, Harpoon remote turn on (wired to the Accessory switch in the dash). I ran this through the bow. I ran a separate run for the ACR LED and voltage gauges (I have 2 small LCD volt meters, 1 for each battery) through the locker, since it was much shorter to the batteries in the floor.

I also got the start battery moved into the locker, but I didn't take any pictures. Tomorrow I'll finish mounting the house battery and wire the ACR.

This was a rainy day project I put together out of scrap Starboard - now my cleaners are in 1 easy to reach spot!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/19/qa7esa8a.jpg

Also on the docket was the installation of the Sony Remote Commander - super easy, just a quick hole with a 3.25" hole saw. I'll snap pics of that tomorrow.

[ian ashton]

And yes, that's Babes, Hot Sauce, Performance Boat Candy - I'm trying them all!

[jpetty3023]

cool cleaning caddy out of the spare starboard Ian. do you anticipate it being damaged or interfering with your bags?


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[ian ashton]

cool cleaning caddy out of the spare starboard Ian. do you anticipate it being damaged or interfering with your bags?


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I ordered this boat without ballast - my '08 had it and I never used it, and for this boat I wanted the storage of a V drive, but I'm still a slalom skier.

[jstenger]

Have you skied behind a 2009+ OBV yet? I think the wake is larger than the standard Outback. Any thoughts or ideas on making the wake smaller besides using the wakeplate. I thought I read somewhere about adding some weight to the front.

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[ian ashton]

Have you skied behind a 2009+ OBV yet? I think the wake is larger than the standard Outback. Any thoughts or ideas on making the wake smaller besides using the wakeplate. I thought I read somewhere about adding some weight to the front.

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I actually have, before I made the decision to buy I test-skied at the dealer, and that is what made my decision so easy!

I normally ski at 28.5mph and 15' off behind the DD (I know, slow, I'm like 140 pounds and after the injury that's my comfort zone) which puts me about 5 feet behind the rooster tail, with a wake that's like a speed bump - in the OBV I test skied we ran a little faster, like 30mph and at 15' off the wake (in my opinion) was better than my DD at 28.5, about the same height but much wider so bombing through it for me was way easier.

I haven't skied behind this boat yet, but I suspect it will be the same.

[jstenger]

My son and I ski at about 32mph. Wake isn't to bad. Never skied behind an Outback. I just figured it was a lot better since it was a ski boat. I have skied all my life behind outboards. Just recreational stuff. I think my rope is 65'.

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[ian ashton]

I got the sub box in, along with the facia (matching silver vinyl), and subs;

Empty box;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/27/9yqapyqa.jpg

Making the facia out of 1/4" Starboard;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/27/beqarere.jpg

Finished product with the volt gauges for start and house batteries;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/27/yga2e6am.jpg

The optical illusion making the left sub look not level is driving me nuts. I'm also making 1/2" thick led rings, but I forgot to order the acrylic, so those will go in later.

[muehlcj]

Ian - have you run speaker wire in that oz tower yet? I think I saw finished pics of your buddies that you did. Do u have any pics with the tower down showing the path of the wire?

[ian ashton]

I haven't run mine yet, but you are correct I did help do my buddy Chase's boat. I'm unsure I know what you are asking? Like a picture of the wires at the base?

[muehlcj]

Yes a picture of the base of the tower (with the tower folded forward of course) showing where/how the wires pass from the hull up into the tower.

[ian ashton]

Ah, that will be an easy one - there is a hole in the base and in the fiberglass - you just have to feed from the front tube into the hole, which is towards the middle/back.

I'll snap pics when I run it, I don't think I have any of when we did the LSV.

[ian ashton]

I got the amps mounted and mostly wired today;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/28/bedune5e.jpg
As you can see I went with white Starboard for the amps - all the black was running together, so I figured this would be a good contrast.


Also found the Kicker ZX1000.1 that powers my L7s to be dead, giving me a great excuse to order an Exile Xi1500.1 - more power and matches the rest of my amps!

I mounted the Kicker amp tucked away on the back of the bow seat since it didn't match, but I'm thinking I'm going to move it to the same area as the other amps - I just wish I would have known I'd be switching amps before I cut the Starboard!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/28/y9y2y9um.jpg
Don't mind the sloppy wiring - I had to un-do some of the finished wiring to trouble-shoot the blown amp - wanted to make sure it wasn't an RCA, head unit output, or wire issue. The wires on the left floor are for the RGBs, need to tie that up to the rest of the harness but waiting to hook up the controller first to make sure they all work.

[moombadaze]

Ian, kinda confused here, what amps are powering what?

looks like you have a harpoon-is that not powering your towers ?

[ian ashton]

Harpoon powers XM9s (not installed yet, hence no speaker wires ran to it)

Xi800.4 powers 6 SX65Ms

Kicker ZX1000.1 was going to power 2 10" Kicker L7s, but that's being replaced with an Exile Xi1500.1

[ian ashton]

Installed Monster Tower rotating racks - not sure why, but I didn't have to modify them to work like Daze did.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/02/e5y9e3y2.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/02/epepy2eb.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/02/use5usuq.jpg

The lever comes very close to the tower, but doesn't hit. To be safe I put some soft side Velcro where it comes close as a bumper.

[KG's Supra24]

Boat looks great.

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[moombadaze]

Ian, im betten the tower curv is less on the OutbackV than the LSV and thats why. How do you like the racks?

looking good

[costanza]

All I can say is W-O-W Ian!!! I just got my Outback V and love it as well. yours is way cooler than mine though!! :o)
Where did you get the boat cover in your Monster rotating Tower racks above? I have the clip on cover, but like the full cover as well (less water would get in when sitting on boat lift)... Did you order it from your dealer? Sweet ride man, and awesome work you've done on it! I enjoy keeping up with your progress! Great work, and thanks for posting!

[ian ashton]

That's the factory mooring cover - we had the snap cover on the '08 and I loved it but wanted more coverage.

The racks are Monster Tower but I think they are discontinued, as we got them on a steep discount.

[mcdye]

Ian, im betten the tower curv is less on the OutbackV than the LSV and thats why. How do you like the racks?

hummmm. I didnt even try to install that way.... just did the daze mod...

[ian ashton]

Got my brain-rinse not-so-group-buy Fulton F2 installed this afternoon. I need to swig by WestMarine and pick up the matching winch, and I'll be all set!

Before;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/2yhadyqe.jpg

Adapter plate installed (hole was pre-drilled this time, which was nice);
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/u6uva4eb.jpg

Ready to go!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/7y4e9ary.jpg

[ian ashton]

I also got the ZLD mounted. I decided to go a different route than most, as the bottom of the dash has a curve that prevented the ZLD from mounting flat, and made me mental;

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/barupe4u.jpg

[ian ashton]

Tower speakers mounted!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/13/esezese2.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/13/edyja4up.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/13/guvaqy9u.jpg

[wolfeman131]

Wow! Those look so good!

[maxpower220]

Looks good. Surprised to see so many tools on the new vinyl.

[ian ashton]

Thanks!

Sharp stuff stays on the floor, and anything used in the boat is clean, so the vinyl doesn't get dirty. The stuff in the backseat was also on a towel :)

[mcdye]

Ian, You got some more pics on how you mounted the speakers, ran the wires? I really like them mounted there..

FWIW.. Lowes has some black plastic plugs that you can put in holes of where the original racks go..

[ian ashton]

My custom cut SeaDek pad arrived today!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/03/ubybaqy4.jpg

[kaneboats]

Friggin' Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeettttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[New Guy]

Ian how do you think that the sound is going to be for the people in the back seat with them that low?

[ian ashton]

Ian how do you think that the sound is going to be for the people in the back seat with them that low?

Not bad since I never really use them, lol. I will typically angle them up when we are using for wakeboarding since the boat isn't totally on plane, it just looks goofy to have them like that all the time. They kind shoot over head, for the most part. Also, I'm generally not sitting back there, so it's ok, lol.

SeaDek installed;
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/05/ejagamag.jpg

[moombadaze]

how did you get the water to match?

[wolfeman131]

Great shot Ian.

[ian ashton]

More custom SeaDek!

I had a pad made for the sun pad walk-thru to match the platform;

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/10/a4yqyvuv.jpg

[jstenger]

I hope to see a pic of this on your boat by this evening.

[ian ashton]

I planned to put it on today, but forgot it in the garage :(

Oh well, beautiful day anyway!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/11/aqe5e9en.jpg

[mikenehrkorn]

That looks very cool Ian -- mind if I ask how much that goes for?

[ian ashton]

I'm unsure what it would be in "normal" colors - the green is a color they use for surf boards, not normally for boats.

Given that it was a custom cut (I made the template) the quote was $150.

I'm unsure what the cost would be now, I believe skippy-doo ordered one too.