Thinking about a new interior for the SH this winter
 

We are thinking of a total redue on the interior of my Super Hawaii. Any thoughts on who I should have do it. I am in NW Ind., southern tip of Lake Michigan. It's not in bad shape, just needs updated after 21 years.

I was just on the Mcloed website. They've got some pretty cool stuff.
http://www.mcleoddesign.com/

oh come on it's only been 21 years! the sad part is I remember when it was brand new. seriously tho it looks like it has held up pretty well.
steve

Go for it Payton. New interiors always make a world of difference, like rims on a car. You'll be happy you did!.

Check out XT Inovations in Bucyrus Ohio. Have a recent thread on a 28 Skater they did. Seems to be top notch.

I second that!

R u gonna do a redesign or just recover the stuff you have?

I am leaning toward a redesign and maybe a recover in the cabin.
mptrimshop, are you an upholstery shop?

XT Inovations, wow, that what I was looking for. I wish they were a little closer.

Take it to XT. I've seen their work and recommend it highly.

I only do one boat and some small stuff a year.... My full time job has been rather demanding the last year. I used always have a boat going. I work out my basement. I'm small time... But I enjoy it been doing it since I was 20. If you have am email I can send ya few pics of some stuff I have done

Remember you already have ONE job on your books for the winter......LOL

BZ...you finally gettin that bolster made wider? Lololololololol.:party-smiley-004:

I got taken of the the 12's yesterday BZ. All ya gotta do is let me know when ur done with your boat for the year.

f you looked at xt -innovations web site that is my 35 lightning they show . they do very good work and went above and beyond what I ask for . I wanted the stock look for my year boat , but changed some colors . the work was top notch . I highly recomend them for any type interior work . also very resonable , also , I droped off the boat and in 3 weeks I picked it up . complete . I live atleast 200 miles away . TIM

Do you do canvas work also?

Mark

I don't do anything that involves bending tubing... What do ya need?...

Cockpit cover and bow cover no framing. Also need seams re-stitched on covers

Bow cover?.... On the cig?

Ya covers the bow to keep the sun off and bird crap etc. I'll see if I have a pic

Mark

I want all my cushions reddone along with other stuff .. so its looking like you need to quit your day job trimshop :thankyouthankyou:

As far as XT I wouldn`t send that **** my shoes to re-tie. Don`t ever say something he don`t like he`ll have a tantrum and then ban you for life (only in his mind) He should rename himself the SOUP NAZI . :lolhit:

Payton, didn`t see you at Marina shores this year.. where`d ya go?

I may need some work done on my Fountain too this winter. BZ can squeeze into that bolster one more season!!!!!!!

ya post up a few pics...and take a few rough mesuerments if ya could

I wish i could quit my job....the only way you can make the big bucks doing this kinda work is by doing alot of stuff. The key is finding guys to work for ya that can do it....and i have yet to find that. I just don't feel like i could put my name on something that i didnt look at and know was done the best i could. Good help is hard to find.

As far as XT i dont know him but i will say everything i have seen he has done looks real nice. He has got some equipment that i dont have.....stuff i dont evan know where to buy it. i just use a single sewing machine, steamer some staplers, and my hands.

as far as work goes for me this is what i have right now. Im just going to let you guys know up front that i dont bring alot of boats in at one time cuz i do have a full time job and that always has to take 1st priority. I will only do one complete at a time

this is what im for sure locked into right now
1. 27 fountian-complete
2. BZ's 42 - amount has yet to set
3. 1969 37 christ craft rommer seats and headliner...and this is the boat that makes sure i'm on the water anytime i'm off work so it gets whatever it wants.

XT Innovations stuff looks awesome, but I almost passed out when I heard their prices. I actually took a chance on a small shop near my house called Detroit Stitching (Flat Rock, MI). I actually intended to use Copy Cat Covers but what they sent me turned out to complete garbage and went back. I had the engine cover, rear bench, and captains seats done for $1350 early this year. The guys at my marina couldn't believe how nice it was and started referring everyone to him. I went back this fall to have my side trim re-done above the gunwales -- he did it for nothing, with leftover pieces from my job and said He'd got $20k in business because of my job...

I'm not saying drag your boat over here, the point is, there are lots of capable people doing this work, and don't be afraid to use one. Whether they are working out of their basement, garage, small shop. You could save yourself thousands by shopping around.

Before everyone goes, nuts, I'm not baggin' on anyone especially XT, their work is phenomenal, no doubt about it. A bit out of this bottom feeders price range, thats all.

I was just over at McLeod today working on some wire harnesses. They are working on some cool stuff. XT or McLeod you'll be happy.

$1350 is a damn good price

Exactly. He probably has some little old lady tied up in the back room on a sewing machine...

I know two boats at my rack building who also used him this year, and I'm not sure his prices were quite as good for them, but still very cheap relative to what is out there.

post up some pics.... i would put up some of the 27 i did las....t but i no pay to play here

I'm a bottom feeder too and can't post pics, I'll get some over to photo bucket at some point and post them.

LOL at least you have a boat...... i keep wait for someone to trade me a 28 pantara for a interior job......been waiting a long time......it will happen.....

Good too see that first one lol

yes sir...you got me.....good thing you called when ya did. i just got off the phone with a guy that i did some stuff for a 55 chevy for,he sold the car at the first show he put it in. He bought a 67 nova and has the interior out sitting in his garage. He sound like he may cry when i told i wasnt open to take it right away

No disrespect to any of the others,.......just my personal
Opinion....

If your looking to stay local there is only 1 choice and he is
right here in west michigan.

Craig Ellis at Appearance Products.
he does all the Skaters now too, and he is a boating
enthusiasts also hence understanding the quality not
Just from visual pleasure, but holding up to abuse and
The elements as well.

Google them,.........76th and division are the cross roads
in Grand Rapids Michigan

Jon

More pics!

And +1 for Craig, he does incredible work and very personable! XT seems to have a lot of good things coming out of their shop as well

Can you switch numbers 1 and 2 ...... LOL

BZ you will always be #1 in my eyes......now sarah's......thats yet to be determand

Boy that is true about Sarah....let's see get the boat fixed up over the winter take you guy's out in the spring problem solved.......