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  1. Joel_CA

    Carpet replacement to a 98 Bowrider 210

    1998 Searay Bowrider 210
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    5yr old tires with lots of tread left.. replace anyways?

    Back May 2015, I had a set of 5 (including spare) 205/70/14 Carlisle Radial Trail RHs installed on my trailer. The lake I frequent is around 10miles round-trip. Add a couple of adventures to further lakes, I'd guestimate that I've probably put less than 3K miles on them altogether. It's been a...
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    Carpet replacement to a 98 Bowrider 210

    I finally got my flooring material from Gatorstep. The color of choice was out of stock so I had to wait. I was given a choice to change my color scheme for a 2 week turnaround time, but I chose to wait. I spent the past weekend installing the pads. Very happy with the turnout.
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    Windshield removal

    You my friend... just made a lot of sense! I will wait till the off season to get this done. J
  5. Joel_CA

    Carpet replacement to a 98 Bowrider 210

    Just an update... This Covid 19 situation had me holding off on this project until I got a better idea of where the economy was heading. Once I decided to continue, I found out from Gatorstep - that they were slammed with work from others that also held off on their projects like I did... Only...
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    Windshield removal

    As a Toyota dealership mechanic going on 16 years, I've handled my fair share of glass. I'm very meticulous with my work so.. so long as framing stays intact and holds the glass within- I'm not worried about handling the glass on my end. However.. once I drop off the glass to be tinted...
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    Windshield removal

    I plan to remove the windshield to my 1998 Bowrider 210 so that I can have the glass professionally tinted. Inspection shows some type of white silicone sealant between the windshield frame and the cockpit. I'd like to order whatever parts I need prior to pulling the windshield to...
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    Slow leak at the exhaust riser fitting

    Yep- ordered the OEM elbow and it was metal. Thanks! J
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    Slow leak at the exhaust riser fitting

    So I had planned on removing the drain elbow to reseal it with Teflon tape to find that it is made of plastic. I tried backing it out and it wouldn't give - so rather than risking breaking it and grounding the boat till i find a replacement part- I thought I'd order the replacement part ahead...
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    Slow leak at the exhaust riser fitting

    So I finally took my boat out of the garage to prep it for it's first dip of the season. After a couple of cranks, she fired right up and purred like a kitten. During my routine visual inspection, notice a small leak at the exhaust riser drain fitting. Just curious as to what the repair...
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    Eva foam padding questions

    I had actually contacted Gatorstep via email and they sent me a template kit for my boat. Joel
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    Eva foam padding questions

    So I've spent the entire off-season removing the old glued down carpet from my deck in favor of Eva foam flooring (I plan on going with Gatorstep). I'm almost done with my template however I have a question regarding the foam padding and the back2back seat boxes. Right now I have both...
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    Seadek or EVA foam padding with white stripes... regrets?

    Thanks for your input. I've scanned online for pics of foam padding with white or light colored lines and could only come up with this example. I really like it! My top color will be a bit darker though.
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    Seadek or EVA foam padding with white stripes... regrets?

    Anyone go with a light colored stripe and regret it due to difficulty in keeping clean? I'm just about done with my template and I've already got the top color picked out (Almond). I'm leaning towards a lighter color (pearl) to match my deck vs the common black lines. Any advice would be...
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    Carpet replacement to a 98 Bowrider 210

    Found the perfect ski locker hatch. Measured twice and cut once. Perfect fit!
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    Carpet replacement to a 98 Bowrider 210

    Im gonna go with eva foam padding on the deck, transom platform and extended swim platform. Im gonna go with Gator Step @ https://gatorstepsocal.com/
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    Carpet replacement to a 98 Bowrider 210

    I was told by a "boat guy" that Searays have used the fiberglass floor liner since 97. That was the year they transitioned. Im almost certain you have the same thing as I do under your carpet. J
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    Carpet replacement to a 98 Bowrider 210

    So finally got the new floor done! Marine plywood encased in fiberglass and a layer of matching gelcoat. Out with the old wooden carpeted fuel cover floor. Out with the plastic ski locker lid and wooden filler panel. I just need to make my cut out for a ski locker lid and then I can...
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    Vinyl help/ ideas

    Can u provide a link? I tried searching "L track" and came up empty.
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    Vinyl help/ ideas

    Thanks for the input. I fabricated a lid for the opening. The local Joann's crafts store had vanilla colored marine grade vinyl that matched my seats well, so I went with that to give the seat boxes a 2 toned look. Home Depot had some stainless steel drawer catches to hold it in place...
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