Winter Modifications (what are your plans)

[newty]

Planning on doing some surfing over the winter.

Riiiiight!

[bergermaister]

Berg.......did you use the same size as stock?

Not much is stock on mine. Struts I had measure about 12" or so fully extended. I couldn't find any 13" variations so I just moved the brackets in closer to gain the same effect.

Berg! Make it a full built in cooler with flip up lid cushion and built in drain. Then come make me one.

Right! My built in cooler actually works great. Not sure what I'm going to do on that side if this all comes together. The thought of cutting and re-fiberglassing scares me. Plus all the cables and wiring harnesses run down that side and would be more exposed. May just leave it as is and build around it - have a weird little cubby storage spot.

[wolff supra21v]

My Winter plan we will see what happens

1. I would like to recover all the back seat and back deck. (I have a friend who just had is done in a tige by a local guy for $500.) not factor vinyl but it looks and feels real nice. so when I am done using my boat I am going to take it to him for pricing.

2. I need to replace my factor interior speakers I got 2 out of six blown.

3. I would like to do an automatic surf tab system. been looking at tab systems. (this is the big one.)

[drb59]

Move to 750 lb bags in the back and an IBS in the front. Will order in next couple of weeks.

[valleywine]

[QUOTE=bergermaister;253683]Not much is stock on mine. Struts I had measure about 12" or so fully extended. I couldn't find any 13" variations so I just moved the brackets in closer to gain the same effect.



Berg.....you moved the bracket attached to the lid? Or did you move the bracket mounted to the boat. I tried drilling into the bottom of the lid but the material doesn't hold a screw. Anybody know what it is? I think the existing holes have threaded inserts but they bind due to the angle of the struts. Any chance you have a pic?

[sivs1]

My winter projects list is a challenge. Boat is in storage that is not heated and does not have lights or electricity. Here is what I hope to do:

Bow windscreen
hot cold shower
IBS system

[bergermaister]

Berg.....you moved the bracket attached to the lid? Or did you move the bracket mounted to the boat. I tried drilling into the bottom of the lid but the material doesn't hold a screw. Anybody know what it is? I think the existing holes have threaded inserts but they bind due to the angle of the struts. Any chance you have a pic?

Yes, the one attached to the lid. I used self tapping stainless, the largest I could fit through the bracket holes. The material is kind of soft so I did a little pilot hole and screwed slowly,,,, ahem. If those ever strip out I will glue in some inserts and go to a bolt.

The soft material was also a concern for going to a heavier push strut - didn't want the brackets working loose. Could maybe get a pic for you tonight. But remember (or maybe not) mine was a blank slate going from a one piece rear lid to a 3 piece and adding hinges and struts.

[MoombaPat]

Well I already got started on my winter projects. Got the amps and wiring fixed/cleaned up. Added a new control panel for all my LED lighting, Amp remote, bilge pump, and dual battery switch. I'll post the before and after so you can see the difference![

Here is the before



And the after





I don't have the cash to buy out all Exile and Wet Sounds, so I'm working on a much lower budget! Needless to say it looks a lot better and sounds great!


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[MoombaPat]

Sorry first post didn't work out so great, here's some more after shots


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[liquid_acid]

I got an old girl that I've brought back to life. This winter it's
Paint
Trailer fenders and paint
More tower speakers
Tower light bar

Last winter was a lot of work. Expecting this winter to be similar.