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I don’t post a whole lot but I’m feeling sentimental before we winterize for the offseason. So thought I’d share photos of updates I’ve done to our 38 since taking ownership in 2020 to maybe give other 38 owners some ideas. Whippled 525s, Imco scx-4s with 17.25” 35 pitch cleavers. Best of 108mph.

Pictures from 2020 with painted windscreen, very worn original interior, blue panels etc…

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Added a switch in stbd rear gunnel to open engine hatch so you don’t have to be at the helm to open the hatch. Still have another switch in fuse panel at helm.

WOW! You have deeper pockets than me. That's beautiful.

Had me a bit concerned with the kids pencil work but thankfully, the finished product turned out very nicely. 🙂
Nice looking boat and at 108mph, she’s damn fast too!

RR

Got a few more pictures but I think the data center cutting me off for now. Keep getting errors. Should probably get to that winterizing now anyways. Was hoping for more than 40 degrees though.

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Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 4847681)

WOW! You have deeper pockets than me. That's beautiful.

Pockets aren’t that deep. Wouldn’t be able to own a boat like this if I didn’t do 95% of the work and maintenance etc myself. And you really don’t get to know your baby until you rip her all apart and expose her!

On the carbon panels did you buy sheets and make them yourself?

where did u get them?

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Originally Posted by Wildman_grafix (Post 4847687)

On the carbon panels did you buy sheets and make them yourself?

where did u get them?

Yes I cut them out of that one big sheet pictured. Bought it from composite envisions in Wausau, WI. I think this stuff was .120” thick. Diamond jig saw blades and hole saws and lots of drill bit sharpening. Dulls bits and blades pretty quick but way easier to work with than carbon kevlar. Brother in law clear coats carbon parts all day so he did me a solid and cleared them for me and made a completely one off glove box lid.

You can also get veneers from composite envisions with the 3m adhesive already on the back side. That is what I used for the breaker panel in the cabin.

Very nicely done, great job!

What switches did you use? The buttons I keep finding are only rated for 3-5 amps

What a beautiful boat!

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Originally Posted by IGetWet (Post 4847686)

I can agree with every word you said in that statement!!! I just finished my AT earlier this year and it was a long process doing most of it myself. You will learn that there is not a whole lot to taking the boat apart once you get started and most things are easy to do yourself if you just take the time to try. Congrats on a job very well done!!

Looks Great 👍. Who did the carpet? Did you permanently remove the toilet from the head?

Absolutely Gorgeous!!
Can't wait to see more pics. I love what you did with the relocation of the keys. I always hated where Donzi mounted the keys on the ZR's. Such a pain in the ass when you have a boat full of people and your trying to either start the boat or turn it off.

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Originally Posted by neva satisfied (Post 4847800)

Where are they normally?
I didn't see them in the before pics.

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Originally Posted by Unlimited jd (Post 4847754)

What switches did you use? The buttons I keep finding are only rated for 3-5 amps

I used the bluewater 19mm mechanical switches. Any of the higher amperage loads are switched via relays.

Thanks for the compliments guys!

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Originally Posted by bencini231 (Post 4847789)

Thank you! Your AT is definitely one of if not the coolest AT out there. My wife says I have real issues with not being able to leave well enough alone but you do learn a lot.

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Originally Posted by AmiableDave (Post 4847797)

Looks Great 👍. Who did the carpet? Did you permanently remove the toilet from the head?

Yes I did remove the toilet and the holding tank. Probably the biggest complaint with the ZRs, tight cabin, tight head. So for me at 6’4” trying to use the head was laughable. I’ve also found it easier to just pull a porta potty out of the boat after a day anyways to empty and clean.

I had marine tops redo the big piece of carpet and I installed covered the rest myself.

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Originally Posted by cheech (Post 4847837)

Where are they normally?
I didn't see them in the before pics.

They are under the rear seat on the Starboard side along with the battery switches.

Awesome upgrades - really beautiful boat.

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Originally Posted by IGetWet (Post 4847841)

People give Cig hell for their's being in the middle of the cabin,,,,,,, the highest head room spot possible.

I like seeing the upgrades that are done by the owners, nice job.

Stunning transformation. There isn't a nicer ZR out there. Great job!!

Still can’t post more pictures. Something about a security token?

I would like to see the relay panels when you get the picture issue figured out.

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Originally Posted by Wildman_grafix (Post 4847949)

I would like to see the relay panels when you get the picture issue figured out.

Relay panels?

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Originally Posted by IGetWet (Post 4848151)

Relay panels?

what you used to switch the higher loads.

looking to change to that style switch.

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Originally Posted by Wildman_grafix (Post 4848161)

what you used to switch the higher loads.

looking to change to that style switch.

Gotchya. Actually now that I think back the only high load are the Teague muffler exhaust tips and they were already controlled through solenoids. Other than that, all lights are now LEDs. Blowers and bilge pump are under 10amps.

These LED lit switches do require a small diode to be placed as close to the load as possible however. Somewhat of a pain but not terrible.

https://www.cpperformance.com/instructions/516-12.pdf

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Originally Posted by IGetWet (Post 4848153)

One off carbon glove box door.
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How did you bend the carbon fiber?

WOW!!! Absolutely amazing! First class for sure...

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Originally Posted by Craney (Post 4848206)

How did you bend the carbon fiber?

They pulled a mold off the original. Brother in law had to do a ton of work to get the original straight and true to pull a mold. Carbon with honeycomb in the middle to make up for the almost .375” thickness.

Outstanding job, looks great!

you down a 100 rev's on the starboard side ? ........updates turned out very nice

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Originally Posted by F-2 Speedy (Post 4848243)

you down a 100 rev's on the starboard side ? ........updates turned out very nice

That was as I was pulling out, as mama was regaining composer and able to try to focus on something.

Better?
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