Spring Projects: Who is doing what?

[iwaterskihard]

I installed a hot water shower in my boat this past weekend. Wasn't too hard except we had to deal with pouring rain as we had the boat all apart and spread across my buddies lawn. Should be hitting the water with it today hopefully to give her the 2011 maiden run and get the temp on the shower set up! Then look out fisherman! LOL

[viking]

And something I forgot I ordered - Pin Switches for adding lights that turn on when you open the storage compartments (inspired by dusty2221 and KG's Supra 24). I ordered 4, but I've only really got plans for 2 of them.

I'm going to use one for the LEDs behind the spotters seat, one for the LEDs under the sun pad (aka "ski locker" on the Outback), and I'm thinking I might try to work one into a glovebox light, although I'm not sure on that just yet.

Ian, My goodies list is alot like yours. Where did you order these Pin Switches? Haven't looked for them as of yet and was thinking maybe Parts Express might have them?

Nope i fabbed it up myself, i'm going to be sandblasting and redoing my whole trailer with the spray on box liner the local dodge dealer sells, i travel gravel 90% of the time and even with rockguards the trailer takes a beating. So it will get colour matched when the trailer gets done.

Sasky - post some pictures of the trailer as you go will ya? Been thinking that would be a good mod especially where I live. Interested to see how it turns out!

I've got a bunch of stuff on the way, and I can't wait to get started and back into boating season.

Here is my to-do list, so far:

• Install transom LED (thanks again for the group buy newty!)
• Install new LED switches
• interior LEDs
• Blue LEDs for guages

Same Mods as Ian listed above (except RED).

Ian, where did you get the push button switches? Ebay? I ordered a couple rocker switches and planning on drilling them into that void as well. But I love the push style. Kinda like the keyless start buttons I've seen in the past.

I already have all the LEDs on the way, Transom LED (thanks Newty), non-skid pad for walk-through, dual zone control DONE, window tint and going to de-badge for this summer.

[ian ashton]

Yep, on eBay. I sent ya the link

[dusty2221]

Those switches are similiar to what we used, however, I'll tell you why we went a different style. That switch needs that nut on the front side for the front "mount" The thickness of that nut keeps the switch from being a near flushmount switch. The ones we used had a flat threaded faceplate, and I used nuts on the backside. Makesense?

[ian ashton]

Those switches are similiar to what we used, however, I'll tell you why we went a different style. That switch needs that nut on the front side for the front "mount" The thickness of that nut keeps the switch from being a near flushmount switch. The ones we used had a flat threaded faceplate, and I used nuts on the backside. Makesense?

Yea, when I looked back at your pictures I noticed that yours are different than mine, and I like the way yours look much more. I might re-buy, this time from PartsExpress, or I might make a bracket and mount them from behind, with just the pin popping through a hole, I'll have to tinker with it and see what I can figure out.

[dusty2221]

They are pretty easy to work with, I'm sure something like you suggested would be pretty easy to do.

[PatL]

2 major items on my list:

1. Install Perfect Pass - I just ordered the basic RPM cruise system and plan to work on installation this weekend (will take some pics to share). We mainly slalom ski and with the adjustable Beede speedos this may fill the bill for me. If not I may add the Stargazer upgrade later this year.

2. Stereo upgrade - I replaced stock speakers with DB651s last year. Lookn to upgrade head unit and possibly add an amplifier. Not settled on which head unit yet. Priority for me is getting rid of CDs on the boat. Like the systems w/USB capability to use thumbdrive vs. Ipod I think.

[mmandley]

Besides reinstall all my ballast system i removed for winter.

Have to reinstall most of the stereo.

New amp rack x2
New power distribution rack
New power distro block with LED V readout < like Razzmans i expect >
New Main fuse block for Amps
Install all new Tower speakers
Install new Xi 2500.1 amp
Finaly Mount the sub to the floor < never did last year as i had to keep removing it to work on something >
Rewire Depth Finder / Temp gauge
Replumb Ballast system with additional pump
Add Second drain pump and outlet for IBS bag
Replacing Windshield tint
Repainting Windshield framming. < Newty is helping >
Build a wake board rack for the bed of my truck < got the idea from another member on here last year just never got to it >
Install my FAE system once we get the new garage as it wont fit in my current one if i install it.
Once new house is built and we move in i have to make board racks for the wall
Making a rack to hold the swim platform

I think that is it for this spring.

[kaneboats]

You guys are pretty ambitious. I changed out the impeller when I did my spring service; added 2 Exile SXT65's and an older Exile 600 amp for the tower; and added a Perko switch and a second battery. I think that's going to be it this year.

[Razzman]

New Main fuse block for Amp

Mike you won't need a fuse block, the Tsunami LED distro is also a fused block for each output lead, it uses ANL fuses up to 200a.