Well, It's that time of the year. I know a lot of people are getting out on the water, especially you guys where the temps are getting high. I've been out the last 3 weeks with a drysuit. Water is chilly but we have the lake to ourselves.
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Well, It's that time of the year. I know a lot of people are getting out on the water, especially you guys where the temps are getting high. I've been out the last 3 weeks with a drysuit. Water is chilly but we have the lake to ourselves.
Made it to Lake Powell for a day. Water was already 65-70 and smooth as glass. Even did some waterskiing!
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Got the boat pulled out of the garage. Last fall I spent several days buffing and waxing the exterior. I had a lot of light scratching from bumpers/piers plus a few larger scratches. These sanded and buffed out nicely.
Looks new again..
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I injured my back somehow a few weeks ago and that has put a damper on getting on the water but we are hoping to get out next weekend!
I do love me a matching set!! Looking awesome!Quote:
Originally Posted by brad460
What did you sand/buff with?
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For a buffer I use a random orbit DA polisher. Started off with a Maguires cleaner wax, then polish, then carnauba wax.Quote:
Originally Posted by HFarr
For light scratches just did a few extra passes with the cleaner wax and a course pad.
For deeper scratches (I had a few) I started off with a 320 grit wet sand (soapy water) to remove the scratch, then worked my way up to 2500 grit to remove the sanding marks. I have a foam sanding pad that works nice..I can wrap it with different grits of sandpaper.
Lastly used a heavier scratch removal wax and worked my way up to a polish then carnauba..
Key when sanding off a bigger scratch is to sand a larger area around the scratch to feather it in…this way it blends real nice. If you focus too hard on just the scratch you will be able to see where you removed the material. Of course if the scratch is too deep you’ll need a pro to fill it in..
I always get a bit nervous sanding on the boat, but it always buffs out perfectly..just need to work at it for a little while.
Finally got the boat out for the season and it feels so good! Well, aside from the sunburn we all got lol. Glad to be back on the water!
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Finally getting back out on the water. Redid my numbers with some sweet 3d printed number in Moomba font made locally by Chris. These have laser cut 3M tape on the numbers for a perfect fit. I spent Saturday morning getting them on and they look great. https://i.ibb.co/c4Mn7C7/20250524-120550.jpg
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Using my offical spacer to set my numbers https://i.ibb.co/TMXv899n/20250524-090242.jpg
For anybody interested in numbers or any of the other Moomba/ Supra items he has heres a link to his store https://www.etsy.com/listing/1819103...1%3A1819103145
Those look great. In Tennessee are you not required to have a contrasting color for your numbers from the background?
Yeah - same question. Washington requires contrast, although mine are white w/ light gray outline on metallic yellow. I've never been harassed but I think black on black would not fly.
No one has said anything yet. The original numbers were just black numbers and it was fine for 4 years the PO had. I felt like black on gray was enough of a contrast. He can make them in any color you like to make sure you get contrast against your boat color.
Awesome looking!.....and I do believe those numbers will "Live long and prosper" [emoji6]
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not sure on the actual verbiage in idaho and nevada but I would think that combo would net more popo "checks" than contrasting.Quote:
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I have had this fan for a couple of years, and for some reason it just dawned on me to carry it out on the boat this past weekend. It was a burner of a day with no wind. Man! All the difference in the world!!!! Especially when you are stopped for riders to swap out. The only problem is my wife turned it towards her one time. Now I am going to have to get another one if I ever want to use it again! Even matches my boat. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...aefd32d1dd.jpg
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I've never thought of that but it's a great idea. Maybe even put it down at your feet pointing up to you while you're driving. Or better yet figure out a way to have a slight drip of water on to it and you have yourself a "mister". I believe some of the newer boats have that as an option. Oh how times have changed! LOL
Love it!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by HFarr
Love the fan idea and I’m going to have to get me one. Not sure how I never thought of that lol.
Yea that black on black numbers would for sure get you stopped here on lakes the cops frequent. We added an ultra blue outline to our domed black letter so it adds some contrast. Likely not as much as the cops would like but it’s within the law here lol. Worse case they pull you over and just add some pin stripes around your letters to add contrast.
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Oh I had it right underneath the wheel at my feet at first. Blowing straight up at my face as you mentioned. That's when my wife took notice and had me put it where she could feel it too. I may have accidentally kicked it and angled it my way a bit though! LOL. Kobalt actually makes a fan just like this Milwaukee that has some water misters and a little holding tank built into it. They would be a good color choice for that blue supra too!
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