Making stuff is fun
 

Thought I'd post some of my upgrades to my boat that I did this spring.

First off, I added a Vessel View 7 in place of the stock head unit, so I was left with the dilemma of what to do for a stereo.
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I ended up going with a Fusion black box unit with their wired remote. I have zero use for the compass on the helm, so I figured I'd mount the remote there.
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I am an engineer by trade, so I whipped up a solid model of the remote mount, that fits the compass location and uses the same screw holes.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...pskaimailu.png

I have a good friend with a 3D printer, and he printed it for me from white ABS plastic. Of course we had to add the Sunsation logo :D
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps1udfg4vk.jpg

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I think it turned out alright. I also replaced the broken Livorsi clock with a dual 4.2 amp USB outlet, and reused the painted/anodized bezels.
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Next we turn to the back of the boat. I am not sure if my rub rail shrunk or what, but the factory cheezy plastic cover came nowhere near close to covering the rub rail gap any longer.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...psd1s9hmpa.jpg

I decided to make some out of stainless pipe. Chamfered them in the lathe, cut them in half, then drilled the hole, countersunk it.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps109qinza.jpg

Then powdercoated it. Much better than the piece of PVC or whatever the used from the factory. Made one for each side.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...psmeeliyhy.jpg


Lastly, I've been wanting to add a spare tire carrier to my painted aluminum Myco.
Again, I started out on the computer, figuring out my clearances, angles, etc.
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Drilled the bolt pattern on the mill
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Welded it all together. Really had to pour the coals to it for this 1/4" aluminum.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps4bn2xbag.jpg

Powdercoated it.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...psovjhkx0i.jpg

Done.
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Nice work!

Very nice work

Nice

How much for a pair of tire holders, 6 lug..there's really nothing Ive found that is sturdy enough, nice job

That is really killer! Awesome work.

Looks great !!

Very Nice!!!! I'm also an Engineer/Fabricator by trade I totally get building your own stuff, although I don't have access to some of your toys. I'd love to get my hands on a 3-D printer!!!

Awesome work!

Buying my 3D printer is the best money I have spent in a long time! I have made so many parts for the boat it's not even funny. If designed correctly there is no reason why ABS won't work just as well as aluminum! I do have to say that my next toy will be a mini desktop CNC for those times I do need something out of aluminum!

Noice!