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axapowell 06-09-2010 08:25 AM

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Ok, so here's a good one. Did you ever ponder a thought several times and think: "This is a BAD Idea?"

But then after it's done, you say "Damn...That looks good!"

That's how this kinda went.....

Not a big fan of any modification that can't be put back to stock without a whole lot of messing around, so when my "Stereo Guy" tells me we got to cut a hole in the boat to install a properly sized sub woofer box....Well, holes and boats don't mix. So we compromised and here are the results.

1 - Remove the passenger bolster seat.
2 - Install an aluminum tool path template with 2 sided tape to the port gunwhale and cut a 17" x 15" hole.
3 - Take the piece of fiberglass to your local waterjet.
4 - Have your "Stereo Guy (Chris)" build a custom 2 piece 1.7 cubic ft ported woofer box.
5 - Assemble and install this box in the gunwhale...Real fun!

axapowell 06-09-2010 08:29 AM

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So you can kind of get the picture of what I had in mind, right? Re-use the fiberglass piece as a grill. So my "Water Jet Guy" cuts out the Bird...We install a strip of aluminum on each side of the hole after the box and sub are in (we used Nortons speed grip) and tap 6 holes for the mounting screws and done! A grill with Birdattude!

Dave

Rippem 06-09-2010 08:56 AM

sweet...

ThirdBird 06-09-2010 10:51 AM

I think the bump is gonna knock the bird's feathers off.

FRMULTR 06-09-2010 01:45 PM

Very nice Dave.

cuposterchild 06-09-2010 02:26 PM

Flat out cool

humbler 06-09-2010 04:18 PM

holy crap, that is cool. I need a water jet and a better imagination.

c_deezy 06-09-2010 11:33 PM


Originally Posted by axapowell (Post 3108455)
These will look better when I can take some better pictures!

That red carbon fiber looks absolutely awesome!!! Who did the panels? Did you do them yourself?

Audiofn 06-10-2010 06:48 AM

You sure are paying close attention to the details! That boat will be fantastic when you are done. You must be pumped.

axapowell 06-10-2010 08:10 AM


Originally Posted by ThirdBird (Post 3131325)
I think the bump is gonna knock the bird's feathers off.

You'd be surprised how sturdy those feathers are. I thought the same thing before we cut it, it's like 1/4" thick!!


Originally Posted by c_deezy (Post 3132006)
That red carbon fiber looks absolutely awesome!!! Who did the panels? Did you do them yourself?

I did the design for the layout and several of the custom bezels, but the real credit goes to Steve Dunning at Innotech. He laid up the panels and cut the holes. You need to slightly modify each panel to ensure a perfect fit. Contact him at 314-432-1900, tell him I sent you!

Dave


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