Spring Projects: Who is doing what?

[ian ashton]

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 Exile interior speakers (thanks again Brian!)
• Install new LED switches
• Re-do Kicker Dual Zone Volume control and Sub volume knobs
• More interior LEDs
• Blue LEDs for guages

All of this stuff is either sitting here, or in the mail. Needless to say I've gone on a bit of a shopping spree this week, haha.


So, my plan is to use some nice push button switches to create a new switch panel in the area marked by the red box:

Also on the list is to get rid of ^^that^^ depth sounder and get a round guage that also reads water temp, in the factory guage location.

The layout will be something like this (not to scale):

I plan to make a template on paper with the proper spacing, then use it to drill pilot holes in the fiber glass for each individual switch/knob, then mounth each piece into the hull individually, rather than making a piece that will screw into the boat as one, I think this will look much cleaner. I'm also thinking that I'll switch out the Kicker knobs for something in Stainless or AL, to match the switches.

This is what the push button switches look like. I got 'em on eBay and they are coming from Hong Kong, so it will probably be a long wait, lol:


If I'm able to sell my Kenwood Head Unit I also plan to switch to an Alpine unit, as I like their remote with the LCD screen, and the option of having a wireless RF remote, and the 3 sets of 4V pre-outs.

[sandm]

gave my boat a bunch of stereo love last year, so it's the trailer's turn this year

-new fulton winch
-new f2 jack
-new boat buckles
-new non-skid black matting(thinking about sea-dek)
-new guidepole covers
-new boat numbering

[saskyrider]

Ok... here we go.

1. install stereo upgrade consisting of 4 SXT65's, 6 SX65C's, Harpoon 1K, Kenwood KMR-700U, Kicker Dual zone control, and build a new amp rack with wiring upgrades.

2. Install perfect Pass Stargazer

3. Install IBS system

4. Install Transon Led, (thanks Newty!!)

5. Install leds in boat purchased from Oznium

6. Install spare tire mount on trailer

7. Put at least 75 hours on the boat this summer enjoying all the hard work i put into it!!

[ian ashton]

3. Install IBS system

I find that a night of drinking followed up with some Taco Bell will help with the initiation of IBS.



I also want to get a spare tire for my trailer, did you get the mount from BoatMate?

[sandm]

got mine from boatmate. jerry is the bomb. came colormatched to the trailer and looks just like it was ordered from day one

[jmvotto]

spring list

1. sea dek transom pad.
2. 4 port heater install ( going need the forums help)
3. New manifold and IBS ballast config. ( old sprinkler system, dual pump fill)
4. line hlcd's with dynamat

Maybe the transom led, but doubtful for this year.

[mcdye]

1. seadek platform pad (0% complete)
2. 4 port heater (90% complete)
3. redo battery setup for more room (95% complete)
4. teaking spare platform (80% complete)

[moombadaze]

projects for the year are done-ran out of mula Now I gotta start saving for summer gas prices and the summer vacation out of state.

projects were

cabin speakers
tower speakers
sub
amp
batt charger
tower lights


Time to enjoy it all now.

[saskyrider]

I find that a night of drinking followed up with some Taco Bell will help with the initiation of IBS.



I also want to get a spare tire for my trailer, did you get the mount from BoatMate?

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.

Hell i don't need the booze taco bell will do it all on its own!! lol or a night of draft beer and clamato juice..

[moombadaze]

I think this may be the year I wash and wax my boat

you will as I have a gift from someone for you sitting on my dinning room table