Dan, can you still access all the wireing and fuse's up under the dash?
Looks great!
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Dan, can you still access all the wireing and fuse's up under the dash?
Looks great!
You can if you pull the fascia out. as getting to the fuses is pretty rare it's not a big deal.
Nice looking Dan really clean and nice looking mang
Looks great, Dan. Season should be starting up quick for ya. You'll have to come down here for spring break next year and get an earlier start.
What did your chrome side logos cost you?Quote:
Originally Posted by squeeg333
Great Idea! I did the same thing...works out pretty well. Not sure why they wouldn't put something in there in the first place....Quote:
Originally Posted by brain_rinse
Wow that looks great!
I had been using composite shims which worked great, until you had to take them out... This solution is a lot more elegant. Thanks for the idea, Ian.
Ian's How-To Thread
Edit: these didn't hold up well at all. I redrilled/tapped to use a larger bolt but it was back to rattling after a single set. Maybe if the bolt was up higher on the bracket. Guess it's back to the shims.
Adapter plate courtesy of Pete at Smooth Water Sports. It took awhile but is a quality piece and priced right. Although many people just leave it primer gray, they recommend painting it to match the trailer. I painted it to match the jack instead because it was a much easier match and just as stealthy.
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I went with the dual wheel Fulton F2 jack to make moving the trailer around by hand in my garage easier. It works MUCH better than the stocker in pretty much every way (also a Fulton, just much more basic.)
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Dan, you mentioned you got longer cables to reposition your batteries. Do you have to replace the entire length or did you splice them somehow?Quote:
Originally Posted by brain_rinse
I replaced them entirely. They weren't too expensive. I got the recommendation of an online place from someone here. I'll see if I can find it.Quote:
Originally Posted by mnpracing
Woooooo! Very slick!
Cover vents! Too soon for a review though.
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I just installed one on my travel cover back in the cockpit area, I think it is better than just a stick holding up the
cover since it vents and supports . I do like that it holds onto the support pole better than just in a "sock" that was sewn into the cover. I don't think I will tow with the pole in place just let it flap .
Jim
I need some new mods... time to get that heater off the shelf and hooked up finally. Can't wait to drill some big holes in the boat!
Not as bad as you may think.. I followed Al's thread and it worked great..Quote:
Originally Posted by brain_rinse
The Exile system looks great Dan. I love seeing the changes you've made to your boat.
Thanks to a ton of help from jjolson this weekend, I can finally post a couple of updates. HeaterCraft kit now installed! This will be a nice addition when we are in Minnesota in a couple of weeks... ice is just now off the lake.
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The Clarion EQ has been excellent, but I really wanted a mic. WetSounds 420sq:
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Dan, how easy/hard was it to mount that EQ in place there!?
I'm off tomorrow and plan on installing all my upgraded speakers, amp, and EQ but I still don't know exactly how/where I want to mount the EQ!
Your set up looks great, very clean!
Thanks! The EQ install took some time because I had to buy a blank switch plate (just finding the manufacturer and convincing them to sell me a blank version took some time.) Then recutting all the switch holes and spot for EQ with a dremel.Quote:
Originally Posted by tgoody14
You Sir, have lots of patience! Cleanest install I have seen for an EQ!! I most likely will not go that route, but it looks great. I may try to build a bracket to support it under the dash somehowQuote:
Originally Posted by brain_rinse
i built a small panel under my dash to mount my EQ..once said and done ill throw up pics
Was tired of the lockers being wet all the time so I pulled the carpet and put down Herculiner. Not much to look at but made a huge difference in the time I spend putting the boat away. Here is the floor with the carpet out and prepped:
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Bedliner complete:
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That's awesome! Did you spray it yourself from cans, or have it done professionally?
Thanks, wish I would have done this a long time ago. I went with the gallon kit of Herculiner and rolled it myself. Prep took some time to get the carpet glue off, but it applied very easily and dried in 12 hours. 1 gallon is enough for 2 boats and is only $75.
think it would work for the sides also ?
I don't see why not. The sides dry out fast so I am leaving it, for now at least.
Thinking of losing my rear compartment carpet (floor only) as well but possibly going with hydroturf or similar. Any drawbacks you can think of?
Only drawback I can think of with hydroturf is working around the engine bay dividing walls and screws in the floor. Your boat may be different but my carpet went under the walls and there were a lot of screws holding down hoses/wires, hinges, etc.
Whatever route you go I don't think you'll miss the carpet AT ALL. I had a ballast drain acting up yesterday and it was nice just pulling the drain fitting off and letting the bilge take over without having to deal with soaking wet carpet.
I've been wanting to do that for a long time. Looks good! Soooo much more practical than carpet. Nice work.
do it, you wont be unhappy at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by newty
the 13's are like that all the way up under the seats-kinda wish they did it under the bow seats too
Love the mods, I just finished the locking rear lockers today. Thanks for the insight. Next is to remove carpet and line the floor in bed liner when this season is over.
Yep.. Hyfroturff is great stuff.. The clean up is super easy, just use the hose..
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Time to update the graphics... thinking the MOOMBA chromies as pictured in the mspaint masterpiece below but open to other ideas too.
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That's got my vote!
I am considering the same for my 08
I love the chrome!
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Installed the FAE tonight and can't wait to test it out! The new Y pipe looks really nice. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/25/a2y9e4en.jpg