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Old 09-17-2016 | 10:47 PM
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Well that time is closing in on us northerners... So I figured what better thread to start then... "What upgrades do you have planned this off season?" I will be finishing my full hydro steering, 26P prob, 1" drive spacer and redo the dash and gauges. What about everybody else?
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Old 09-18-2016 | 06:58 AM
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I am going to leave my boat alone for the first time in 3 winters and I am going to upgrade girlfriends instead.
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Old 09-18-2016 | 08:34 AM
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I have a wish list but not sure how many I will get to....

Design and build new custom LED trim indicator panel
Design and build new custom LED engine health panel
Design new back seat and work with upholstery shop to redo interior
Design custom hideaway Bimini (dependent on interior)
Remove windshield and have frame powder coated. New blacked out glass
I am sure I am missing something
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Old 09-18-2016 | 11:10 AM
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Started a little early. This just showed up this week.

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Old 09-18-2016 | 11:26 AM
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The 800 hour 454 Mag EFI's are getting rebuilt or a complete repower based on what is found inside (0 compression on one cylinder)

While the motors are out, thinking an upgrade to full hydraulic steering is on the list as well.
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Old 09-18-2016 | 11:51 AM
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Just replaced all gauges with new ones over the past week (same look, just new with new style connections). Next plan after this upcoming weekend poker run is to swap out the old style Livorsi GPS and engine monitor on passenger dash area with a new Garmin GPS, and replace the recall switch with another stereo remote. I am also kicking around the idea of updating my switch panel to the push button style offered by Bocatech, but this will take some planning....[ATTACH=CONFIG]559506[/ATTACH]
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Old 09-18-2016 | 07:12 PM
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I'm adding antifreeze to the cooling system. From what I hear it keeps everything from cracking, therefore it adds longevity to life of the engine
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Old 09-18-2016 | 09:06 PM
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After two years...finally finish my motors and install
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Old 09-18-2016 | 11:59 PM
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Block/wet sand entire hull, three step paint correction and a bunch of misc touch up paint work on my 35 and my b-in-laws 42 Lightnings.
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Old 09-19-2016 | 11:06 AM
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Add accent lights to my new aluminum trailer. Not planning anything for the boat.
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