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Cool thanks.  It’s one of my favorite projects on here because we camp all the time and constantly shuffle ice in and out.  I need to make one.  Our 07 247 has two coolers built in but they are paper thin.  The soft coolers work better sitting inside the built ins but still not cuttin’ it.  Appreciate the feedback

@DnHWake any changes you’d make to your cooler?  I’d like to make one either later in summer or off season.    Do you feel the seat is insulation enough with the right seal?  Thanks

On 6/13/2019 at 5:24 AM, cowwboy said:

So the existing rubber boots fit onto the stainless 90? 

Looks to be the case.  ie A 3.5” marine hose will fit over a 3.5” stainless mandrel.  The stainless pre bent mandrels are O.D. measured

Wow. Very cool.   How did you mount them? And what does the surface look/feel like?  Looks great no matter what

23 hours ago, RLCurl said:

 I will have to show my wedge automation (was manual) on another post.

 

yeah.... please do!  Would love to read that one!  

Also you can get a Malibu wedge switch cover, although the right edge of rocker is curved.   So would work better as right side book end.   

Ok I’ll be running mc1.  Look forward to it. Most likely installed down lower since my dash is different (well it’s same as your new one but I want to keep lcd).  Thanks for your input

So how do you like the Revs vs Roswells?   We love ours.  Wish I had the sinister amps too... ours our the older, larger Syn4 and Syn2s.

Nice upgrade.    What a clean solution as well....  It really opens up back there.    Can't wait to see the exhaust FAE project if you go that route.     When I did mine I used Burns Stainless, he had quality stainless, a little pricier, but gave a small discount for wake garage members.  There's a good number of stainless mandrel suppliers now.     Great project thanks for sharing

Those look cool...   where did you find that switch?   I may want one for a different purpose.

 @Jhartt3 or @jonthompson may or may not be able to help you on the switch side.   They sure did a phenom job on the Arduino. 

Thanks — haha - must be a helluva sub

@cowwboy did you run the black box on the helm side, or in passenger compartment near the amps?  If the later, did the  8' WS cable reach?  (I know they sell an extension).     I might just keep mine on helm side where 420 is now...  I can't imagine losing signal quality right?

2 hours ago, freeheel4life said:

NICE! Not even water can take that Bu down now. You have a float witch in the mix on your primary as well??

Thanks,   Yes.  The primary is a float switch and manual switch on dash.   The new secondary is just an external float switch

@cowwboy have you had enough time with the MC1 yet to recommend?     Strongly considering.   Think I'd have the pass from wife too.... my stock original deck is glitchy, and she said straight up we aren't planning boating trips without a stereo.  lol.   Hardest part about the MC1 is where to put in on our generation of boats...   yours is a cool option but I'm trying to consider a few places

Great upgrade

Agree with above....Great write up. The pics of hose angles are helpful.  Timbrr loves his GSA on his Malibu I’m sure I would too and was a toss up between that or custom gates.  Thanks for posting.

Hows the progress on this?   Did you get it mounted in the boat?    I heard a lot of comments about this project from WG members I've run into.

Thanks for the post.  Anything we can do to limit the bloody knuckles on stubborn hardware is great!   Been there!   And perfect, as you said, for those who might upgrade to dripless shaft packing.

I rebuilt a trailer years ago for an 87 Malibu.   Did not come out as nice as yours.   Looks great!   nice work 

Looks great.  Love when the older boats look cherry.  Pride of ownership.   I’m a fan

Insane project.  Thanks for sharing.  This will be a great project for all brands here, not just Malibus. 

You said you are no photoshop guru...    Honestly the simple screen looks pretty good to me, but if you want to  help match something in your boat or whatever I can help.

This is awesome.  Thank you for posting....  it will almost certainly be a future project for me and I'm sure other.   Can't wait to see it done!

1 hour ago, Cory Deanhardt said:

How do you think this would do with a couple of dogs? My carpet stays soaked because they are in and out so much so this would be awesome.  I know I will have to add snaps to my boat but does it still move around much in the middle?

great question... we have boxers who occasionally go out with us too.   I've read a downside is the darker colors can get hot in sun, but not sure about dog hair...  Then others have said no heat issue.  I guess if you easily remove the stuff then you could quickly rinse it off in leu of a vacuum

What would cutting the plate do?  I don’t have a center plate so I’m not as familiar.  But I’d say if it works great then let it be.  Mission accomplished!  

On 1/4/2019 at 8:14 PM, Gravity said:

So after using it all summer i was pretty impressed. Did the job well. I am thinking about cutting the wings on each side at a 45 instead of what they are now. Any feedback would be great

Guess that depends on what you are trying to gain by modifying it.    

I agree with @S2X, seems like you could have brought it straight out and down vs up and then back down.  But the angles are hard to tell if that'd clear those turnbuckles.   That plastic may never need replacing... but my A.D.D. would have me searching for mandrel stainless pieces that could be welded into a Y.     

I frickin' love that you made this BTW.  It so hits the point of this website!    Make your boat better.   And I'm a huge fan of getting rid of exhaust.