34 Fountain CC mild re-fit into a sports/bowrider
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Finally got my seats completed.
Probably the only part about the refit I am doubting a little, it could be a lot more exotic and sumptuous. It's not bad in any way but I could have gone for more. I had an idea in my mind what it might cost and when I got the quote at just over half what I was expecting I jumped at it thinking great value. Maybe I should have said "What could you do if I pay twice that amount?"
All too late now but at the cost of work here, I may re-do it all next year and spend more $$.
Pretty straight forward, cut down the cushion on the forward seat on the front of the console, drivers helm seat base rolls over at the front and makes a nice little support when standing. Height is almost level with my thigh so it's very comfortable. I can see the horizon all the way when seated so we have got the height right.
Rear lounge is a beauty at 6' width, can easily seat 3-4 and the backrest is just high enough to keep you in the boat at speed.
I think I have enough "Fountain" logos/name to compete with a well badged Cigarette. lol
Probably the only part about the refit I am doubting a little, it could be a lot more exotic and sumptuous. It's not bad in any way but I could have gone for more. I had an idea in my mind what it might cost and when I got the quote at just over half what I was expecting I jumped at it thinking great value. Maybe I should have said "What could you do if I pay twice that amount?"
All too late now but at the cost of work here, I may re-do it all next year and spend more $$.
Pretty straight forward, cut down the cushion on the forward seat on the front of the console, drivers helm seat base rolls over at the front and makes a nice little support when standing. Height is almost level with my thigh so it's very comfortable. I can see the horizon all the way when seated so we have got the height right.
Rear lounge is a beauty at 6' width, can easily seat 3-4 and the backrest is just high enough to keep you in the boat at speed.
I think I have enough "Fountain" logos/name to compete with a well badged Cigarette. lol
If you are going to redo them for look next year check out the websites of the mt1 V42 or some popular wake board boat companies, they do amazing stuff. The attached pic is one of my favourite interiors[ATTACH=CONFIG]547615[/ATTACH]
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Dash looks nice, plotter and stereo working well but still have to have a play with the plotter to work out a few functions.
Back of the helm seat is almost finished, 4 cup holders, nice grab rail but the back panel looks very bare and bland. I'm not worried, I have something coming to flash that up a bit, hopefully next week.
Stay tuned, I have high expectations but have to wait and see how it turns out.....
Back of the helm seat is almost finished, 4 cup holders, nice grab rail but the back panel looks very bare and bland. I'm not worried, I have something coming to flash that up a bit, hopefully next week.
Stay tuned, I have high expectations but have to wait and see how it turns out.....
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I love this project and it looks great but if I could give you a bit of feedback I would suggest that the back rast may be a bit low and the middle seat has square corners but the back bench has rounded, looks a bit odd.
If you are going to redo them for look next year check out the websites of the mt1 V42 or some popular wake board boat companies, they do amazing stuff. The attached pic is one of my favourite interiors[ATTACH=CONFIG]547615[/ATTACH]
If you are going to redo them for look next year check out the websites of the mt1 V42 or some popular wake board boat companies, they do amazing stuff. The attached pic is one of my favourite interiors[ATTACH=CONFIG]547615[/ATTACH]
Good comments and thanks for the suggestions. I've also looked at a few of the Cigarette center console seats and have been very impressed. You're right, could have done a bit better, I may well change it in the near future. My first refit, It is very simple and cosmetic compared to many threads I read here but I've enjoyed it and learned a bit along the way.
Any more constructive feedback or even negative feedback is invited, if you've got any ideas, I'm interested to read about it. Just don't go overboard, it's an eight year old cc, it's not new and it will never be a classic!
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Last edited by rak rua; 11-12-2015 at 10:06 AM.
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I really like http://infinitylwv.com/
Unfortunately, no distributor in my part of the world. It's not impossible but I'd like to see, touch and feel before I order anything. Still undecided but infinitylwv looks nicer than many of the traditional flooring materials.
Thank-you for the suggestion.
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some ideas
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The trash can idea immediately came to mind.
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So much good stuff been made recently, I'm sure my trimmers could copy beautifully. Here is one of my favorites........
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Great job, and it is your boat so enjoy it the way that you want to. Why not real teak floors? I put them in my 28' Cigarette center console, and they would be a lot cheaper in your part of the world. You have a lot of hatches, but if you epoxied the unused ones in place and put a couple of layers of 1700 or roving down you would have a great base for the floors.
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Great job, and it is your boat so enjoy it the way that you want to. Why not real teak floors? I put them in my 28' Cigarette center console, and they would be a lot cheaper in your part of the world. You have a lot of hatches, but if you epoxied the unused ones in place and put a couple of layers of 1700 or roving down you would have a great base for the floors.
Teak is also pretty hot under foot. Most days are 90 plus in the shade. Teak does look good but I think with the complexity of my floor, hatches, drains, seating and cabin, it might look like a mosaic design! Carpet or any soft snap in removable material could be laid over the top and lifted when needed. I'm in no hurry, it's very practical as is but still looking.
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Last edited by rak rua; 11-12-2015 at 08:17 PM.