Boat improvements

OCDACTIVE · 11-11-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

Ken, I have a real nice Porter Cable 7424 dual action buffer if you want to give it a try with some compound before going down the wet sanding route. It really powers through oxidation.

I agree with VB... I also have the complete Shurhold 3 step system with power buffer. This has the oscalating head that prevents an amature from burning the gel coat. It is a bit safer if you don't have experience with a power buffer. You are more then welcome.

Better yet, if you want we can get together some weekend and give it a try. Everything is in my garage while OCD is away. I'd be happy to come by and see how it would work.

Wet Sanding is the LAST option I would ever consider.

ThePlut · 11-11-2010, 09:32 AM

I'm planning some of the same upgrades as you all, new stereo, new GPS, upgraded swim platform setup, new bow seating area, upgrade the head compartment and passenger seating, adding a bunch of storage...

Of course, I'm also planning to add about 2ft of length, 8 or so inches of freeboard, a larger motor with like 55 additional horsepower too.

BroadHopper · 11-11-2010, 10:13 AM

This year, I will be replacing the upholstery on the engine hatch. Tim's Tops and Trims in Laconia did a great job in the past. Previous owner of the boat replace the factory vinyl with cheap vinyl and it shows. Big time! Tim will be replacing with original vinyl. He will be using Tenara thread that will last a lot longer than the original.

I had replaced the speakers last winter with the DC Gold waterproof speakers. They sound fantastic with new JBL marine unit. The original speakers were Babb speakers, no longer in production. The cones seperated from the frame after 21 years of use! The Blaupunkt unit is still good but plays tapes only. Upgrade to a CD unit with Ipod jack and 180 watts. Check out www.rocktheboataudio.com for price comparison.

Kamper · 11-11-2010, 10:55 AM

Nothing major. Just tires, bearings and batteries.

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ThePlut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Some of the I'm planning some of the same upgrades as you all, new stereo, new GPS, upgraded swim platform setup, new bow seating area, upgrade the head compartment and passenger seating, adding a bunch of storage... Of course, I'm also planning to add about 2ft of length, 8 or so inches of freeboard, a larger motor with like 55 additional horsepower too.

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BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,600 Thanks: 3,237 Thanked 1,113 Times in 799 Posts	Engine Hatch This year, I will be replacing the upholstery on the engine hatch. Tim's Tops and Trims in Laconia did a great job in the past. Previous owner of the boat replace the factory vinyl with cheap vinyl and it shows. Big time! Tim will be replacing with original vinyl. He will be using Tenara thread that will last a lot longer than the original. I had replaced the speakers last winter with the DC Gold waterproof speakers. They sound fantastic with new JBL marine unit. The original speakers were Babb speakers, no longer in production. The cones seperated from the frame after 21 years of use! The Blaupunkt unit is still good but plays tapes only. Upgrade to a CD unit with Ipod jack and 180 watts. Check out www.rocktheboataudio.com for price comparison. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,309 Thanks: 67 Thanked 172 Times in 128 Posts	Nothing major. Just tires, bearings and batteries.