What did you do to your boat today?

[BigAbe75]

One question I did have...do you think this would require 5200 since it has the rubber gasket on the back?

I just smeared some clear silicon behind it and in the screw holes. Screwed it’s down and wiped off the residue. Don’t tighten the screws down too tight, they will pull through the black plastic of the plug.

 

[waternutt]

I just smeared some clear silicon behind it and in the screw holes. Screwed it’s down and wiped off the residue. Don’t tighten the screws down too tight, they will pull through the black plastic of the plug.

Yup...almost did that.

 

[tdonoughue]

I would not do 5200. 4200 or silicone would be better, in case you need to switch it out someday...

 

[jlcj7]

Replaced old stock head unit with a Fusion. Apparently the DIN size is not the same. So had to create a new plate out of starboard ( going to clean up and color match but haven’t yet as ran out of time today) only color west marine had was white so I’ll have to fix later.

 

[tdonoughue]

As I recall, Fusion makes an adapter for separate purchase that performs a similar function. Yours is more custom, tho!

 

[jlcj7]

As I recall, Fusion makes an adapter for separate purchase that performs a similar function. Yours is more custom, tho!

and looking very tough right now. Needs to be color matched and cleaned up. I just had to install to make sure everything fit.

 

[tdonoughue]

Actually, the Starboard is going to let you shape that exactly how you want it (and the color, too). That has great potential...

 

[Cleveland Steamer]

Upgraded from Rev 8s to Rev 10s

 

[Yamadale]

Looks goo

A much needed wash and wax.
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Looks good

 

[Ronnie]

Installed a wired LED controller and two remote gain controls.

 

[Chevyguy2021]

Installed a wired LED controller and two remote gain controls.

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What adapter plate did you use for your Fusion HU?

 

[Ronnie]

What adapter plate did you use for your Fusion HU?

I used the Fusion branded adapter plate. Got it at Crutchfield for around $30. It comes with a larger gasket for the plate as well as new corner shaped screw covers for the HU and adapter (mine are not yet installed).

 

[Chevyguy2021]

I used the Fusion branded adapter plate. Got it at Crutchfield for around $30. It comes with a larger gasket for the plate as well as new corner shaped screw covers for the HU and adapter (mine are not yet installed).

awesome!
Thank you!
I think I will need one if we upgrade our stock Clarion unit.

 

[marcham]

Adjusted the reverse bucket so that we don't backup while in neutral.

 

[bronze_10]

wet sanding going well!

 

[Babin Farms]

View attachment 115975 wet sanding going well!

Looking good. LOVE the spare tire cover & it looks like you might want to start thinking about mowing yer yard

 

[bronze_10]

Looking good. LOVE the spare tire cover & it looks like you might want to start thinking about mowing yer yard

Me? Mow the yard? Hell no! I make the kids do it. I just wont let them untill I am finished wet sanding and polishing the boat.

 

[bronze_10]

Looking good. LOVE the spare tire cover & it looks like you might want to start thinking about mowing yer yard

Those hula products seem to work wonders!

 

[bronze_10]

Now that I am done I can see some of our mistakes I our first attempt at wet sanding... but if u back up abou 2 feet the 12 year old boat almost looks flawless!

 

[anmut]

What were the mistakes with wet sanding for us that have never attempted it before?