Got my boat wrapped over the weekend

McGarnicle · June 2018

There's a lot Rinkers where I boat, so wanted to stand out a bit. My OCD is constantly going to be in effect with the water spots, but overall very happy with the results.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020499/uploads/editor/ke/5klh3087jjq4.jpg

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020499/uploads/editor/js/8tiuxxnphsgy.jpg

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020499/uploads/editor/5j/caamkvtvefrp.jpg

gack · June 2018

Looks great!

McGarnicle · June 2018

Thanks! Next is window tint, and then removing the bottom paint and reapplying over the winter

craigswardmtb · June 2018

Nice! I can't say enough good things about mine. It has held up well so far, minus the one time i caught the rigid dinghy handle on the boat and put a scuff in it. I would recommend some fleece bumper covers to minimize scratching. Really no different precautions than if your boat was painted with Imron.

aero3113 · June 2018

Looks great!

McGarnicle · June 2018

craigswardmtb said:

Nice! I can't say enough good things about mine. It has held up well so far, minus the one time i caught the rigid dinghy handle on the boat and put a scuff in it. I would recommend some fleece bumper covers to minimize scratching. Really no different precautions than if your boat was painted with Imron.

Thanks for the heads up, going to order some today

Handymans342 · June 2018

What was the cost??

McGarnicle · June 2018

$2600, but they also removed the pinstripe, and then did the hull ID and name too

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020499/uploads/editor/p5/2519pqrwn62c.jpg

Handymans342 · June 2018

Not bad

McGarnicle · June 2018

I thought about that, but I’m 6’4 so sitting down I’m looking over the windshield either way.

Michael T · June 2018

Fantastic - love the new color!

Willhound · June 2018

Simply. Wow!

Handymans342 · June 2018

Once you go black.........

Liberty44140 · June 2018

Yea I’d caution the window tint. I had a Mako for years and their windows come tinted. Could see nothing at night, always wanted to change to clear but wasn’t worth it.
Wrap looks great!

Cableguy Greg · June 2018

Looks great. Where do you boat at in Illinois?

McGarnicle · June 2018

@Cableguy Greg Chain O’Lakes, northern IL.

04FV270riverrat · June 2018

Looks great, I've been thinking about doing it too. Only thing that worries me is where I dock on the Ohio River, the current is usually pushing my boat against the dock and it has carpet over tires, I wonder what the rubbing would do to the film?

craigswardmtb · June 2018

My boat is in a small slip, i have 3 inches on each side. It pushes against the finger pier all day every day. I just use fleece covered bumpers and have no issues. We do alot of rafting too, and same thing with no issues. However i would be concerned about carpet. I imagine that stuff gets crusty and starts to act as sandpaper.

craigswardmtb · June 2018

Also during my research when i was investigating wraps i learned that 3m and Avery Dennisons 10 years warranty products are the way to go.

04FV270riverrat · June 2018

craigswardmtb said:

My boat is in a small slip, i have 3 inches on each side. It pushes against the finger pier all day every day. I just use fleece covered bumpers and have no issues. We do alot of rafting too, and same thing with no issues. However i would be concerned about carpet. I imagine that stuff gets crusty and starts to act as sandpaper.

Good thing is the marina replaces the carpet every year, but I imagine it will get worse than new by the end of summer

DavidWMackenzie · June 2018

Is this a DIY project or best to leave to the professionals? What sort of prep is required before the wrap is applied?

McGarnicle · June 2018

DavidWMackenzie said:

Is this a DIY project or best to leave to the professionals? What sort of prep is required before the wrap is applied?

I personally wouldn't try it myself, that being said I have no skillset or patience with stickers and decals. Prep seems pretty straight forward, clean the hull and then prime it for the adhesive, for the straight edge on the bottom they used a knife-less tape and then some clear glue (cant remember what they called it) to seal it up

zaverin1 · June 2018

So they left a razor line I assume in the gel

McGarnicle · June 2018

zaverin1 said:

So they left a razor line I assume in the gel

I don't believe so, I think that was the purpose of the knife-less tape

MarkB · June 2018

very nice!

aero3113 · June 2018

@McGarnicle , how stable are the blocks they have your boat on? Would be nice to have 3 of those instead of 12 cinder blocks!

McGarnicle · June 2018

aero3113 said:

@McGarnicle , how stable are the blocks they have your boat on? Would be nice to have 3 of those instead of 12 cinder blocks!

Pretty stable, they use them for all the boats at this marina, some bigger than mine with no issues.

Howdy, Stranger!

Quick Links

Categories

Got my boat wrapped over the weekend

Comments