Winter upgrades....

gack

Hi Diggin2Day1, great job on the projects.  I'm getting back into boating after 5 year off.  Had a Rinker 250, now just picked up a 2004 270 FV.  The gauge and switch panels on my 270 are bleached out and need replacing.  Would you be looking to sell your old panels and gauges?  I also live on Long Island so I could come pick them up. Would love to check out your updates also.

Cableguy Greg

@gack, welcome back to the family. Great Lakes Skipper has some stuff for the 270, if that helps at all.

gack

Thanks Greg, been looking there also.  My 270 is mechanically sound, but needs cosmetic work - new canvas, redo interior cushions, etc.  Can't wait to get back on the water! 

JonnyM

My 2003 270 is currently in the shop getting some minor repairs... bellows, new mercathode, etc.  I have a bunch of projects planned for once the weather gets a little better...  new LED stern light,  LED Bow/Nav lights. EVA Faux Teak on the swim platform, new stainless cup holders, raise the height of the captain's seat as others have done with aluminum square tube, new cabin flooring (allure), new wood cabin steps, new cockpit carpet (unless I can find a template for EVA foam), new Wetsounds speakers, removing and replacing the old hull striping.  Looks like I have a lot to do.  Now lets see what actually gets done.  I will attempt to get photos from all of the projects. 

Trashman

Whoa, that's nice.  

Handymans342

2x6 walls nice for R 19. Funny, I dont see a permit hanging anywhere LOL

reneechris14

Nice work Al.

randy56

That's a big winter project, 

Handymans342

Nice. Heated floors too?

reneechris14

Also they say the spray in stuff adds integrity to the structure.Are you putting some collar ties in the peek or ridge?

gtyee

Looks like a nicely done job Al, must be cold sleeping at night!

Cableguy Greg

Great job @Alswagg !!! We have the same codes for insulation in PA. Spray foam is the way to go. It fills in all of the gaps.

Handymans342

Who is that guy on the ladder? He cant text and frame LOL

Cableguy Greg

I bought a new dash panel from Great Lakes Skipper in hopes of it possibly fitting a VV4 in the tach location. I was able to download a template to see if it would fit. It looks like it might with some tweaking. 

Handymans342

Al, why is that wall only 2x4s?

diggin2day1

Cableguy Greg- Looks like it should work! The VV4 is not very thick. If I remember correctly, on my VV4 the data cable attached near the bottom of the unit and came off at a "quick 90 degreees"... created a little bit more clearance work for me. 

Cableguy Greg

@diggin2day, I was thinking the same thing. I will still have to square up the tach hole. I might make a cardboard template of the dash before I make actual cuts on it.

For what it's worth, The dash plate was made by Indiana Marine Products. I am not sure if they sell to the public or not, or if they would make a custom dash plate.

Handymans342

Nice

Lake_Bum

I wanted some extra height out of my captains chair, and considered switching to a bolster seat, then decided to just switch pedestals. Here's the new one, I can now raise my seat 6", compared to fixed height. 

Handymans342

Nice

randy56

You be able to see much better, and more comfortable. looks sturdy 

93Vee

I'm thinking the same. Where did you pick it up? Was it expensive?

Lake_Bum

93Vee said:

I'm thinking the same. Where did you pick it up? Was it expensive?

Much cheaper than buying a bolster seat! I'm impressed with the quality, very sturdy. The casting was slightly thicker, so the plastic sleeve on the factory piece wouldn't work that fits over it. That piece basically snugs it tight so there's no slop while sliding seat forwards or backwards. I experimented with some weather stripping and it turned out great! $70 bucks on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Wise-8WP21-18S-Adjustable-Boat-Pedestal/dp/B001603LD6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484107970&sr=8-1&keywords=adjustable+pedestal+boat+seat 

93Vee

Thanks. I looked at the bolster and it looked like a real temporary solution. This looks like the way to go. Glad it worked out well for you.

Glassguy54

@Lake_Bum, same diameter base and mounting hole locations as original?

Lake_Bum

@Glassguy54 yes, it was a perfect match for the base of mine.