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Thread: apperance package after the fact
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02-16-2010, 11:09 AM #1
apperance package after the fact
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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02-16-2010, 11:25 AM #2
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.
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02-16-2010, 12:29 PM #3
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.
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02-16-2010, 12:44 PM #4
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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02-16-2010, 12:46 PM #5
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.
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02-16-2010, 01:31 PM #6
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.
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02-16-2010, 02:02 PM #7
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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02-16-2010, 05:54 PM #8
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02-16-2010, 06:10 PM #9"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." -Ronald Reagan
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02-16-2010, 06:15 PM #10Hey, Its Moomba time
Its all about the dash - enjoy the dash, as that is your time between the dates
13 Mobius LSV-sold
08 Mobius LSV-sold
03 Mobius LSV-sold
life is about finding the balance between being a responsible adult and staying young at heart