fstf roller
Senior Member
I arrived on Saturday the 16th, over the last days lots have been done and everything was a major rush and push for time to get the boat tested and maybe get some fishing in:
First off, it was a major rush to have the stickers printed as well as the cover measured and printed, I was in Joburg only for the day on the 14th, so I had to get all this done.
Waterworld were kind enough to have me put the cover on one of their 4 Stroke Mercs for the placements of the prints on the cover.
I unfortunately could not print the back decal '150' as there was a joint running down the centre of the cover, I will have to sew a piece of fabric to cover it and then print it on, with this time of the year it was impossible to have this done.
The rear Rockford Fosgate speakers are fitted to go with the rest of the Rockford Fosgate system, we wired the speakers in the rear to not run off the amp, they sound really good coming just from the head unit.
Next was the wiring and module planning for the fishfinder as well as all the various modules to incorporate the engine with the fishfinder.
We put in quite a put of effort to finish the wires off from the various ports where the enter and exit so that there are no open holes or channels, everything had finishing in mind as well as rigging.
It was a mission channeling the wires from back to front as most of the rigging pipes were all ready pretty much full with wires and cables.
We also fitted the ignition switch which was quite a task because of the little space behind it, the newer switch looks much better then the standard one, I opted for the DTS version which is also compatible with non DTS.
Also fitted, the stern saver for the transducer, everything on the transom is stuck on to prevent any water intrusion, only holes are the engine and the swim platforms.
The 5mm dash lights are also fitted on both sides and the look great, you really have to look to see that they are they are there, they do give just the right amount of light.
Fitted in the centre dash is the dual USB socket with the volt meter screen between the 2 ports.
Stickers on the trailer are also done as well as all the reflective tape.
We had a bit of trouble with the float switch as it was giving inconsistent readings on the Vessel view.
For one last strike, previous people that worked on the boat thought it well to just clip the wires on, that only was gonna last that long.
We soldered the wires on and got a reading but due to it's inconsistency we opted for a new float switch.
It was a bit of trail and error to get it to show the fuel level on the sounder but we got it sorted and it works great.
The channel for the roof wires was also made and covered with carpet, it looks really neat and it fits in well as a disguise with the cabin, I unfortunately dont have pics of the finished product but I will be sure to include it in the walk around video once done.
We spent quite a bit of time finishing the cabin with the decorative rope to cover just about any joint possible, it came out really really good, unfortunately my hands were busy at this time as well with late finishes leading into the next job so no pictures to show unfortunately, once again this will all be covered by the end video.
I was lucky to get the bemini top made as the original fabricator had a problem with his machine, I will post more pics of it once its up. Its still a little floppy on certain parts but it will go back to have it tightened up.
I am also short on pics of the cushions and actually the whole interior, we went with a 2 tone carbon fiber and a very light grey, it came out so sick.
The trailer screens took longer than expected, they are busy with the template on them and they should be done for when I go back on 2 Jan.
So out off all these, the only 2 things left are the VIN punch on the trailer and the trailer screens.
So after a very long 9 months we can finally say that this project is complete, it came out really good.
We took the boat for a test Thursday 20 December. Everything works really well with 1 or 2 things needing minor adjustment.
The motor is an absolute dream, the shifting is super smooth as well as the throttle responsiveness.
I am so happy that I went with this particular sounder / Vesselview link option, there are loads of info available.
For now here are a couple of pics of the testing, I will do another write up after I have actually used the boat a bit.
Trailer
DONE Tail lights
DONE Reverse lights
DONE Screen frames
DONE Teak on fender
DONE Number plate
DONE Back triangles
DONE Side reflectors
Screen mesh
VIN punch
DONE Reflective tape
DONE Name sticker
DONE Transom saver
DONE Lock nuts
DONE Teak on trailer front end
Hull
DONE Motor back plate and polish
DONE White strip lights back and wiring
DONE White strip lights side and wiring
DONE Nav lights in rub rail
DONE Teak on swim platforms
DONE Motor fitment
DONE Underwater lights
DONE Transducer plate
DONE Transducer
Top
DONE Teak on bow
DONE Bow rail
DONE Anchor hatch hinges
DONE Anchor closing hatch
DONE Bimini housing forward
DONE Windows
DONE Sunroof hinges
DONE Roof wooden rails
DONE Windscreens
DONE Windscreen rails
DONE Aft wooden grab rails
DONE Aft teak and rod holder
DONE Teak all around
DONE Registration stickers
DONE Bimini housing on grab rail
Deck
DONE Non slip splash well
DONE Splash well backing plate and polish
DONE Non slip aft seats
DONE Teak on upper seat surface
DONE Gas cap
DONE Bait board mountings
DONE Fuel tank plumbing
DONE Bilge pump plumbing
DONE Bilge pump wiring
DONE Splash well door track
DONE Splash well doors
DONE Splash well door knobs
DONE Splash well door teak
DONE Under splash well backing plate
DONE Non slip floor
DONE Under deck storage hatch
DONE Deck loose carpet
DONE Compartment border rubbers
DONE Teak on side dash above speaker
DONE Switch panel
DONE Switch panel back lights
DONE Cabin door
DONE Teak on driver dash steering
DONE Teak on driver flat dash
DONE Teak on center flat dash
DONE Teak on passenger flat dash
DONE Teak on passenger dash
DONE Teak on cabin door sides
DONE Side compartment teak
DONE Deck carbon fiber trimming
DONE Motor remote with control cables
DONE Motor install with all rigging
DONE Red side compartment lights
DONE Dual battery switch with wiring
DONE Speakers and wiring
DONE Switch panel electrical
DONE Side flex lights refit for driver and passenger
DONE Battery wiring
DONE Refit radio with cover
DONE Front Speaker fitment and wiring
DONE Rear Speaker fitment and wiring
DONE Motor ignition
DONE Steering wheel fitment with hydraulics
DONE Fuel harness
DONE Cabin door lock hatch
DONE Stern light mount
DONE Sounder install
DONE Vessel view link and NMEA 2000 install
DONE Under splash well lights
DONE Bimini top and storage sleeve
DONE Dash lights
Cabin
DONE Grey carpet in bow over gel coat surface
DONE Carpet in top storage area of bow
DONE Carpet in bottom storage area of bow
DONE Grey carpet on side cover compartments
DONE Carpet inside both side storage compartments
DONE Install amp
DONE Fit flex light
DONE Reupholster all cushions
DONE Teak in front of cabin door sides[/color]
DONE Rope inside cabin finishing
DONE Bolt covers for grab rails
First off, it was a major rush to have the stickers printed as well as the cover measured and printed, I was in Joburg only for the day on the 14th, so I had to get all this done.
Waterworld were kind enough to have me put the cover on one of their 4 Stroke Mercs for the placements of the prints on the cover.
I unfortunately could not print the back decal '150' as there was a joint running down the centre of the cover, I will have to sew a piece of fabric to cover it and then print it on, with this time of the year it was impossible to have this done.
The rear Rockford Fosgate speakers are fitted to go with the rest of the Rockford Fosgate system, we wired the speakers in the rear to not run off the amp, they sound really good coming just from the head unit.
Next was the wiring and module planning for the fishfinder as well as all the various modules to incorporate the engine with the fishfinder.
We put in quite a put of effort to finish the wires off from the various ports where the enter and exit so that there are no open holes or channels, everything had finishing in mind as well as rigging.
It was a mission channeling the wires from back to front as most of the rigging pipes were all ready pretty much full with wires and cables.
We also fitted the ignition switch which was quite a task because of the little space behind it, the newer switch looks much better then the standard one, I opted for the DTS version which is also compatible with non DTS.
Also fitted, the stern saver for the transducer, everything on the transom is stuck on to prevent any water intrusion, only holes are the engine and the swim platforms.
The 5mm dash lights are also fitted on both sides and the look great, you really have to look to see that they are they are there, they do give just the right amount of light.
Fitted in the centre dash is the dual USB socket with the volt meter screen between the 2 ports.
Stickers on the trailer are also done as well as all the reflective tape.
We had a bit of trouble with the float switch as it was giving inconsistent readings on the Vessel view.
For one last strike, previous people that worked on the boat thought it well to just clip the wires on, that only was gonna last that long.
We soldered the wires on and got a reading but due to it's inconsistency we opted for a new float switch.
It was a bit of trail and error to get it to show the fuel level on the sounder but we got it sorted and it works great.
The channel for the roof wires was also made and covered with carpet, it looks really neat and it fits in well as a disguise with the cabin, I unfortunately dont have pics of the finished product but I will be sure to include it in the walk around video once done.
We spent quite a bit of time finishing the cabin with the decorative rope to cover just about any joint possible, it came out really really good, unfortunately my hands were busy at this time as well with late finishes leading into the next job so no pictures to show unfortunately, once again this will all be covered by the end video.
I was lucky to get the bemini top made as the original fabricator had a problem with his machine, I will post more pics of it once its up. Its still a little floppy on certain parts but it will go back to have it tightened up.
I am also short on pics of the cushions and actually the whole interior, we went with a 2 tone carbon fiber and a very light grey, it came out so sick.
The trailer screens took longer than expected, they are busy with the template on them and they should be done for when I go back on 2 Jan.
So out off all these, the only 2 things left are the VIN punch on the trailer and the trailer screens.
So after a very long 9 months we can finally say that this project is complete, it came out really good.
We took the boat for a test Thursday 20 December. Everything works really well with 1 or 2 things needing minor adjustment.
The motor is an absolute dream, the shifting is super smooth as well as the throttle responsiveness.
I am so happy that I went with this particular sounder / Vesselview link option, there are loads of info available.
For now here are a couple of pics of the testing, I will do another write up after I have actually used the boat a bit.
Trailer
DONE Tail lights
DONE Reverse lights
DONE Screen frames
DONE Teak on fender
DONE Number plate
DONE Back triangles
DONE Side reflectors
Screen mesh
VIN punch
DONE Reflective tape
DONE Name sticker
DONE Transom saver
DONE Lock nuts
DONE Teak on trailer front end
Hull
DONE Motor back plate and polish
DONE White strip lights back and wiring
DONE White strip lights side and wiring
DONE Nav lights in rub rail
DONE Teak on swim platforms
DONE Motor fitment
DONE Underwater lights
DONE Transducer plate
DONE Transducer
Top
DONE Teak on bow
DONE Bow rail
DONE Anchor hatch hinges
DONE Anchor closing hatch
DONE Bimini housing forward
DONE Windows
DONE Sunroof hinges
DONE Roof wooden rails
DONE Windscreens
DONE Windscreen rails
DONE Aft wooden grab rails
DONE Aft teak and rod holder
DONE Teak all around
DONE Registration stickers
DONE Bimini housing on grab rail
Deck
DONE Non slip splash well
DONE Splash well backing plate and polish
DONE Non slip aft seats
DONE Teak on upper seat surface
DONE Gas cap
DONE Bait board mountings
DONE Fuel tank plumbing
DONE Bilge pump plumbing
DONE Bilge pump wiring
DONE Splash well door track
DONE Splash well doors
DONE Splash well door knobs
DONE Splash well door teak
DONE Under splash well backing plate
DONE Non slip floor
DONE Under deck storage hatch
DONE Deck loose carpet
DONE Compartment border rubbers
DONE Teak on side dash above speaker
DONE Switch panel
DONE Switch panel back lights
DONE Cabin door
DONE Teak on driver dash steering
DONE Teak on driver flat dash
DONE Teak on center flat dash
DONE Teak on passenger flat dash
DONE Teak on passenger dash
DONE Teak on cabin door sides
DONE Side compartment teak
DONE Deck carbon fiber trimming
DONE Motor remote with control cables
DONE Motor install with all rigging
DONE Red side compartment lights
DONE Dual battery switch with wiring
DONE Speakers and wiring
DONE Switch panel electrical
DONE Side flex lights refit for driver and passenger
DONE Battery wiring
DONE Refit radio with cover
DONE Front Speaker fitment and wiring
DONE Rear Speaker fitment and wiring
DONE Motor ignition
DONE Steering wheel fitment with hydraulics
DONE Fuel harness
DONE Cabin door lock hatch
DONE Stern light mount
DONE Sounder install
DONE Vessel view link and NMEA 2000 install
DONE Under splash well lights
DONE Bimini top and storage sleeve
DONE Dash lights
Cabin
DONE Grey carpet in bow over gel coat surface
DONE Carpet in top storage area of bow
DONE Carpet in bottom storage area of bow
DONE Grey carpet on side cover compartments
DONE Carpet inside both side storage compartments
DONE Install amp
DONE Fit flex light
DONE Reupholster all cushions
DONE Teak in front of cabin door sides[/color]
DONE Rope inside cabin finishing
DONE Bolt covers for grab rails
