May 2019 Pic Thread

[Matt0520]

Ceramic coating done on the Craz! Even though it only had 9 hours on it the polish really fixed some issues that dealer prep didn’t catch. Looks mint now!




Also got first oil change done yesterday, used the strainer/flush kit to warm it up...loooove heading this run out of the water

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[haknslash]

Looks nice and shiny! I am probably going to try F11 on my boat, which I should finally be able to participate in these monthly threads hopefully soon

I plan to get the strainer/flush kit as well. I should have just added it on the build. Is yours the same one they use or did you use another companies strainer?

[larry_arizona]

Ceramic coating done on the Craz! Even though it only had 9 hours on it the polish really fixed some issues that dealer prep didn’t catch. Looks mint now!




Also got first oil change done yesterday, used the strainer/flush kit to warm it up...loooove heading this run out of the water

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Looks OUTSTANDING!!!


What ceramic did you use? I am applying IGL Marine as soon as weather is 60f+

Fully polished with Rupes UHS and carpro Essence and ready for Ceramic


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[Surgical_ass]

Does everyone use transom straps when towing? Seems like it would put alot of stress on the platform. I'm assuming bc of the wake plates that there is not another tie down option?

[sandm]

Does everyone use transom straps when towing? Seems like it would put alot of stress on the platform. I'm assuming bc of the wake plates that there is not another tie down option?

was thinking the same thing on this install. the way those transom straps are installed- and I'm no physics dude but do remember a tad bit from school- that mounting point on the platform looks like it would add a lot of stresses to the swim platform mounts on the hull of the boat from the distance out.

kinda get a feeling with all the crap they add to the transoms of these new surf boats(and skiers is def. not the only one) that the transom straps are becoming more of an afterthought. my current boat is the same way.

[Matt0520]

Looks nice and shiny! I am probably going to try F11 on my boat, which I should finally be able to participate in these monthly threads hopefully soon

I plan to get the strainer/flush kit as well. I should have just added it on the build. Is yours the same one they use or did you use another companies strainer?

Home stretch!

No I opted for the factory installed unit, and it is super easy to use. The standard sliding bench seat is awesome just to be able to get easy access to the strainer and vdrive.

Looks OUTSTANDING!!!


What ceramic did you use? I am applying IGL Marine as soon as weather is 60f+

Fully polished with Rupes UHS and carpro Essence and ready for Ceramic


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Appreciate it! Had a local shop do it and they used a 2-3 stage polish and I believe Carbrite 9H ceramic.

Does everyone use transom straps when towing? Seems like it would put alot of stress on the platform. I'm assuming bc of the wake plates that there is not another tie down option?

I wondered the same thing but like Hack said, when you take the tour you see that everything screwed into the hull has full, self-healing backers. Anchors are backed for tower, cleats, handles, tracking fins, transom platform mounts, etc. Not even Nautique can say that, there is a rebuild video floating around where it shows the tower anchors on a 210 are just through-bolted.

I also think the transom straps are more of a stability thing than an actual anchor. My guess is they just serve to keep the stern centered. If you think about it it seems like the vast majority of the boaboats weight will always be resting on the bunks, something has to really be going wrong (ie boat is lifting off the trailer) for a substantial amount of weight to be put on the straps. At the end of the day, my dealer installed the straps and told me where to mount them, if something goes wrong in normal use it will be on them I guess.


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[bergermaister]

Ever seen a boat on trailer (less transom straps) hit an unexpected speed bump or curb? Boat and trailer go up, trailer comes down, boat comes down a little off center. Driver about shits his pants. I was behind a guy in a big department store parking lot headed toward the gas pumps and watched this take place in front of me with about a 20ft Bayliner when they cut the corner and hopped a curb. Boat jumped over a good 6-8".

That was on a single axle. I'm guessing it may have been a little different with a tandem.

[996scott]

I always tow with transom straps that are connected to the boat and not the swim platform. That is the absolute best/safest way to go. Just my .02

[larry_arizona]

Transom straps work great, cinch them down just enough to take slack out.

Easy peasy.


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[sandm]

Transom straps work great, cinch them down just enough to take slack out.

Easy peasy.


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agreed, it's the location on the platform that is the question. most transom straps I have seen/used hook to the lifting eyes as that's what they are designed/engineered for. all the surf stuffs hanging on the back of the boats is making that increasingly difficult and wonder if the swim platform brackets have been engineered to withstand the forces needed.