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sparkie124 11-06-2011 01:16 PM

Thank you. I like the look. Is it arttwood or talormade brand. After looking at your boat closely I noticed you cuddy lift door has a cylinder to keep it up...I need that...never been on mine at least no mounting holes I can see. Also don't have little windows on the side. Also would you get me a pic of the underside of you back seat(the storage area). Mine is tore up badly from speaker box removal by previous owner or thief. Its loose and broken and missing upright supports. I can move it around by hand. These are my winter fixes. Thank you helping me out.

suntimes 11-06-2011 04:40 PM


Originally Posted by sparkie124 (Post 3543780)
Thank you. I like the look. Is it arttwood or talormade brand. After looking at your boat closely I noticed you cuddy lift door has a cylinder to keep it up...I need that...never been on mine at least no mounting holes I can see. Also don't have little windows on the side. Also would you get me a pic of the underside of you back seat(the storage area). Mine is tore up badly from speaker box removal by previous owner or thief. Its loose and broken and missing upright supports. I can move it around by hand. These are my winter fixes. Thank you helping me out.

I think it is Talor Made--was called "Hot Shot". The cuddy door lift was my own design--I think you are the first one to notice! You can find lifts and mount pieces if you look around--just make sure you get stainless steel mount hardware so it doesn't rust on the upholstry. I can probably dig up the specs on those sometime if you want. The side windows open and have screens--gives good cross-ventillation. I did a lot of research before I ordered those--Velocity installed them for me.

I will try to take a pic of the back seat layout next time I'm on the boat. There are vertical braces that run from the floor up the front and back sides to the plastic lip that the cushions sit on.

Post some pics of your boat when you get the chance!

sparkie124 11-06-2011 05:09 PM

I want to say Thanks, I have a list of things that need repaired and am just trying to get the most important ones taken care of first. Seat supports and mounting down are first along with recovering the bottoms. Its a shame what was done to the boat before i got it. The top is next as we are LOTO boaters and will be coving out alot and have a 5 year old. I will probably start a thread on the updating and repair. I look forward to you and others imput. Got to look into getting pics added so its not just talk.:coolcowboy:

Waveform 11-08-2011 04:10 PM


Originally Posted by sparkie124 (Post 3543856)
I want to say Thanks, I have a list of things that need repaired and am just trying to get the most important ones taken care of first. Seat supports and mounting down are first along with recovering the bottoms. Its a shame what was done to the boat before i got it. The top is next as we are LOTO boaters and will be coving out alot and have a 5 year old. I will probably start a thread on the updating and repair. I look forward to you and others imput. Got to look into getting pics added so its not just talk.:coolcowboy:

Good to see you're making progress, we'll have to meet up some as soon as the searson starts. I have no problem lending any help needed; I've done lots of fiberglass and fab work, built more than my share of motors, and done some limited interior repairs. With my specialty being electrical and audio. So just PM me!

SPEEDWAD 11-09-2011 04:51 PM

Hey guys just thought I'd throw in my 2 cents I would seriously look into a good canvas shop and have it custom made for your boat . those ready made universal bimini's are a compromise in every way,...... having splices in the frame, not good,.... to little crown,... alum vs stainless steel ,.... not the right kind of mounts etc, etc, being IN the canvas buisness most of my life I can tell you you'll have a much better bimini.... I can refer reputable shops in your area as I am part of the marine fabricators assoc. and have a directory for the east side of the US. Only the best should go on a VELOCITY

sparkie124 11-09-2011 07:16 PM

I would rather have it done local as I perfer to support my local economy but dont know of any shop in Kansas City, Mo. If you can provide that info, I will be more than happy to check them out. PM me or post it up...

Waveform 11-09-2011 07:54 PM

Stacks upholstery in Merriam KS. Or turner auto upholstery in overland park.

SPEEDWAD 11-16-2011 04:20 PM

You can go to this web site and look,.........http://marinecanvas.com/mfa/members/search I didn't see that many that are listed. Good luck

sparkie124 11-16-2011 06:08 PM

I checked the local places including the ones listed. Nobody around here makes the frame. They all were more than eager to do some stiching though. Prices seemed to be all over the map. Still looking for the best solution. Just got my union vaca check so the boats gettin stereo, top, and rear seat fixed. I think I want to build enclosed sub boxes (jl 10s) into the rear seat bottom as part of the support that is missing. Any way if you have any more bimini ideas... By all means...Post Up.


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