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2015 242 Limited S (and AR240) nits and solutions

OperationROL

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In reply to your original post, here is what I've done so far:

- rear storage compartments, drilled a very small hole into the face the seat rests onto and placed a small eyelet into the back of the seat and attached both with a small bungee cord.

As for the seat - I zip tied some double folded pipe installation to the bar. Just tested it out yesterday - HUGE improvement!

Still working on the jet flush ports, I too don't care for the location. Thinking a pvc double 90 with a ball valve on top would work best.
Would love to see some pictures of the rear storage mod! Sounds like a winner.
 

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Charleston Jet, In reply to your original post, here is what I've done so far:
As for the seat - I zip tied some double folded pipe installation to the bar. Just tested it out yesterday - HUGE improvement! .....
@Bennie: First of all, a BIG WELCOME from all of us to you. :Welcome: So glad you've joined us.
You purchased one KILLER boat. It only keeps getting better & better !
Could you gimme a little further explanation when you wrote: "As for the seat - I zip tied some double folded pipe installation to the bar. Just tested it out yesterday - HUGE improvement!" ......... I did not understand.
Many Thanks, Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA

And, oh yeah, almost forgot ...........
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I will bud. Headed offshore today - I'll post the pics when I get back.
 
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MikeyL,

I purchased some 1/2" pipe insulation from Lowe's. Cut off the appropriate length, squished it flat then folded it over and attached via zip ties. You could also just double the application. When I get back into town I'll send pics (two weeks from now).
 

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@Bennie: Could you for now just tell me WHERE and WHAT ITEM you put this insulation on, and what problem did it solve, please ?
Sorry to be such a dumb-A** ......... LOL !
 

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MikeyL

Of course - when standing at the captain's chair, with the bolster up there is a 1/4" metal bar that rubs against your calfs and makes them VERY sore. (quite quickly too may I add)

I purchased some 1/2" pipe insulation (from any hardware store) and secured it over that bar with the zip ties. Poke a hole through it and secure it. It makes a HUGE difference.

I hope this helps.
 

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VERY much appreciated, @Bennie. Sure hope you bought that great boat from Wedowee ! (Lake Wedowee)~ They are the BOMB !

If I help ya on anything with it, please hit me up on a PM ! Best Wishes, Mikey
 

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I have both.
Now, where is this fancy board software's solution for that? Huh? Talk about nits and annoyances!

Oh, er... Oh, the 2015 boat nits... er... Yeah, well, nevermind.
 

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My ski locker opens all the way and has a gas strut.
 

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Pretty sure they all have a gas strut, but mine certainly does not open all the way to 90 degrees.
 

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Mine either. @McMark, if you have a way to open it all the way I sure would appreciate it. I HATE wresting the gear out of that angled-into-my-face lid!!
 
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