Guess Who's Boat Game
05-14-2010, 04:22 PM
#181
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In the Beginning
Well, I was busy with everyone wanting their boats before Memorial Day.
This 1998 33 Outlaw had less than 200 hrs. on it and was in better that average for the year, but it did have a soft spot in the floor that Lakeway Boat Repair fixed, and the exhaust had rotted the transom a little that he also replaced. All rigging was done by Adam, including all new Livorsi Monster gauges, & wiring.
The complete cockpit interior was replaced by XT-Innovations, and the original (straight) rear bench was upgraded to the "Triple Bolster Seating" in the process. The older silver vinyl was upgraded to the Carbon Fiber Silver for a little more modern look also. All the "yellowed" plastic pieces in the cockpit was either replaced, or covered with bright vinyl (side storage) to make the boat look brand new as TEAMBAJA stated. Here are some photos of what it started out like:
Watch for this boat in the Toledo/Lake Erie Islands this summer.
XT
This 1998 33 Outlaw had less than 200 hrs. on it and was in better that average for the year, but it did have a soft spot in the floor that Lakeway Boat Repair fixed, and the exhaust had rotted the transom a little that he also replaced. All rigging was done by Adam, including all new Livorsi Monster gauges, & wiring.
The complete cockpit interior was replaced by XT-Innovations, and the original (straight) rear bench was upgraded to the "Triple Bolster Seating" in the process. The older silver vinyl was upgraded to the Carbon Fiber Silver for a little more modern look also. All the "yellowed" plastic pieces in the cockpit was either replaced, or covered with bright vinyl (side storage) to make the boat look brand new as TEAMBAJA stated. Here are some photos of what it started out like:
Watch for this boat in the Toledo/Lake Erie Islands this summer.
XT
Last edited by XT-Innovator; 05-14-2010 at 04:24 PM.
05-15-2010, 10:28 AM
#185
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Windscreen Repair
Well I think I have the process down pretty good now on repairing Baja windscreens, but it still took around 8 hrs. to do right.
First thing is to mask off the paint line and da the old paint off. You can use thinner for smaller areas, and along the masking tape. Be real careful when buffing both the front and back sides above the mounting surface, and paint with a matching white paint that bonds to plastic. The sanding also helps the paint to bond, and gets rid of the deep scratches from dirt that got behind the windscreen. The new package of mounting hardware was just icing on the cake!
XT
First thing is to mask off the paint line and da the old paint off. You can use thinner for smaller areas, and along the masking tape. Be real careful when buffing both the front and back sides above the mounting surface, and paint with a matching white paint that bonds to plastic. The sanding also helps the paint to bond, and gets rid of the deep scratches from dirt that got behind the windscreen. The new package of mounting hardware was just icing on the cake!
XT
Last edited by XT-Innovator; 05-15-2010 at 10:30 AM.
05-15-2010, 10:54 AM
#186
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A big issue with the customer was the cockpit plastic items that had "yellowed" in the Hot Texas sun. We replaced stereo enclosures, and grab handle backs on the bolsters ect, but the side storage tubs are glassed in place, so we created a matching vinyl sew insert that is velcrowed into place. It really surprized everyone what a difference that made, and the photos don't do it justice. I just need to get him a set of the Baja netting.
The boat also came to him without any of the original Baja decals, so we ordered custom solid Red decals from the original vendor, but IMO I liked the (Red) better that the stock Silver decals that had at one time.
XT
The boat also came to him without any of the original Baja decals, so we ordered custom solid Red decals from the original vendor, but IMO I liked the (Red) better that the stock Silver decals that had at one time.
XT
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07-09-2010, 04:25 PM
#188
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Outlaw Motorlid
Well I knew it was just a matter of time before someone wanted the name "Outlaw" done on there Baja motorlid. Here it is, and the first one is going to Scott Rowse and his 33ol in Lake Saint Clair MI. Since we have the Baja patterns, he was able to arrive in Bucyrus on Tuesday at 2:30 PM with his motorlid, and rear bench in the back of his truck, and we had him back on the road WITH his new interior at 11:00 AM Wednesday.
XT
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07-26-2010, 08:10 AM
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Dave,
What's the secret to getting the vinyl smooth on the inside corners of the engine hatch cover? I put my cover on and everything fits great but I have a few annoying wrinkles in the corners...not smooth like the pics above.
Joe
What's the secret to getting the vinyl smooth on the inside corners of the engine hatch cover? I put my cover on and everything fits great but I have a few annoying wrinkles in the corners...not smooth like the pics above.
Joe
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