Anybody add the stainless rub rail and docking lights after buying your boat. I allready have the cleats and really like the look of the stainless rubrail and lights--is this something I can do myself or does a dealer need to do--how much$?
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Anybody add the stainless rub rail and docking lights after buying your boat. I allready have the cleats and really like the look of the stainless rubrail and lights--is this something I can do myself or does a dealer need to do--how much$?
The lights could be a DIY project so long as you're ok cutting big holes in the hull! :) http://www.overtons.com/modperl/prod...w&i=23383&aID=
The rub rail takes hundreds of screws but aside from that I would think the only issue would be keeping it perfectly straight. I was looking at a used boat that would need a new rub rail and I believe my quote was around $800 installed.
Most of that cost is installation. I'll bet its not that all that expensive for the kit. But time consuming. I do know the stainless part is not one peice. Mine is about 6 different peices. Wish you lived closer, I'd love to help you, that would be fun.
These are the same lights SC installs for docking and are easy to install so they say. Just looked at mine and ther are identical, they come in stainless polished, black or white and are probably alot cheaper at $170 than buying through the dealer or other online stores.
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I'd say do the layout first THEN knock back a couple shots of tequila to get up your nerve to start cutting -- not the other way around.
I have the docking lights and they are ok, but not nearly as bright as I expected. People in the boat often comment that they aren't as bright as they look like they'd be. While driving at night, they don't really do much at all. I'd look at other options out there if I was installing from scratch.
What you have to realize is that they are not meant for night cruising, in fact in many states it's illegal to do so with them on. They do however work perfect for the intended purpose, docking.
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Originally Posted by Ed G
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Originally Posted by Razzman
Same here. I am usually on the water until way after dark. As you can tell, I have a few reasons to stay on the water after dark. The lights are crap for trying to drive across the lake, but help great to see your trailer when loading up at night on a dark ramp.
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Originally Posted by newty
Come on down---anytime soooooooon:D
Reason im thinking about these 2 upgrades is i really dont like the rubber rub rail--just looks cheap to me. Docking lights just look nice-I know there not the best but I feel they really dress the front up.
Found a video on youtube for installing a rub rail-was the regular rubber version but actually looks pretty easy. Lots of drilling and putting screws in.
Ed, you dont mind me taking yours apart just a little to see how its done do ya???:)
I have to agree with ed, I seen your boat in your pics in the past, it looks really good and smart, maybe a nice light and speaker tower would trick it out a bit. I really like that blue
I've been contemplating getting the StarGazer Wake Edition but can't decide between that or the traditional paddle wheel. I like the idea of the easy install and no drilling.
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Originally Posted by Ed G
Ya know I should get it, That is a great price, except for the fact the two other drivers for me are dang good. They dont even use the Moomba cruise.
I agree with Razz, not for driving, helps with docking immensley at night.
An easier install would be forward looking tower lights than cutting that odd oval shape in the hull under the rub rail:shock:
Ed where can you get it for under $500?
I have the apperance package and have used the lights once for driving onto the lift at night. Was wild especially at my place as the water is so clear and the bottom is typical sand, looked really cool and the lights did just what they are supposed to...help me dock, they are not head lights they are docking lights.
As for the rub rail, I would not go with anything else but the stainless, but Ed is correct the screws will chew up whatever they hit, the Port side of my lift proves this :)
Had viper put a stainless rub rail on my boat and he has ordered them for several people on the supra forum and I think stainless is the only way to go
can someone post some photos of there stainless rubrail, front sides and rear, and show where the sections joined.
Thanks
I'll try tonight, mine is in the garage right here at home