Sea Ray Interior Upgrade Kits

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PlayDate

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Dec 25, 2006
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1994 370 Express Cruiser
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454 Mercruisers
One of the things that I really like about newer Sea Rays is the interiors.
Those of us who own Sea Rays built prior to the mid 90s find ourselves with
seriously dated interiors and with very few options to change them. Given
the current economic times, people are holding onto their boats longer and
looking for ways to upgrade their interiors for their own enjoyment and to
attract buyers.

We launched www.restorationmarine.com on June 1, 2008 to serve this market.
Restoration Marine has the exclusive "refit market" contract with the major manufacturer
of polycarbonate laminate for boat builders worldwide. As you might guess, interest has
incredible since our focus is on providing a kit that can be installed by a moderately skilled
owner, boat yard, detailing or laminate professional.

I invite you to visit www.restorationmarine.com and see for yourself what the
possiblities are for your boat. The sample kits are also available on ebay
if you search on "Sea Ray interior".

Since I have been around this forum since 2006 I know the next question to
come up: What discount do CSR members get? CSR members get 10% discount on
any laminate kits ordered if they have under 100 posts and 12% if they have
over 100 posts or more. Why? Because this is a great forum and the folks
who make the effort to answer other boaters on a regular basis should get a
little extra.

Please email me with any questions you may have: john@restorationmarine.com

-John
 
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John,

Nice site!

It's too bad that what you offer will not work for my application.

Do you know of anyone that offers upgrade kits for the smaller boats?

To your Success!

Gregg
 
Gregg,
If you could send me a couple of digital photos with some rough measurements to look at we might be able to work it out.

Thanks for the positive feedback.

-John
 
John, what you offer looks great. I bet you'll find you really hit a niche. Good luck, and thanks for the CSR discounts you've offered.
 
I don't know whether to thank you or curse you.

Looks great, fantastic idea, now I have one less excuse for buying a newer, larger boat. I would love to see how much labor is involved. Who does this kind of work, cabinet refinishers?

Also, the panel on the fridge and new microwave look great, can you share some info on them as well...

Dan
 
Dan,

I will get back to you in the morning on your questions. Thanks for the encouragement.

-John
 
Wow neat!!!
Something else on my boat wish list.
Mark.
 
Very nice. Good luck in your new venture! I'll put this on my longer term to do list.
 
Cocktail Time said:
I don't know whether to thank you or curse you.

Looks great, fantastic idea, now I have one less excuse for buying a newer, larger boat. I would love to see how much labor is involved. Who does this kind of work, cabinet refinishers?

Also, the panel on the fridge and new microwave look great, can you share some info on them as well...

Dan
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Dan,

This is a job which most boaters can do for themselves if they are handy with tools. The main skill is using a router to remove the excess laminate which is really easy (fun) to do. I say it's fun because the router cuts easily through the material....it does make a bit of a mess. A cabinet refinisher, boat detailer, carpenter or laminate pro would make short work of the overall effort.

The door(s), table, drawer faces and cabinet doors can all be done off the boat which makes it cheaper and easier to complete. The on-board activity involves placing the material onto the old cabinet frame which does require some planning, patience and skill because the adhesive is very aggressive.

The laminate/cabinet refinishers we have worked with have a reduced shop charge for the owner removing/bringing the portable surfaces to them and if the owner is willing to reinstall them. The on-board finishing will require a day of on-site labor.

In regards to the microwave and the fridge....you have a keen eye! So that upgrade costs about $105 and is one most boat owners can easily do themselves. The original fridge door panel was just a piece of laminate which matched the table. It is easily removed on that model by removing the door opening and closing mechanism, sliding the old piece out and sliding the new piece in. The door on that model does not need to be removed. No secret to the replacement stainless panel....it was purchased on ebay for $38 including shipping. It came 30"x30" 22 gauge which I cut to match the original panel. 24 gauge will work just as well and is easier to cut. Several of the refrigerator manufacturers sell the panels separately for their models (although I have always found them to be more expensive).

The microwave came from Home Depot on sale for $65. The original unit on that model had four screws which secured the microwave to a wooden base. The wooden base was secured to the cabinet with two screws accessible under the cabinet. You release the microwave with the two screws and remove the unit and the platform by sliding it out. You usually have shim up the new microwave on the old platform so the door can open over the lip of the wood base. I do this with stainless steel washers and screws that go into the base "feet" of the new microwave.

There is nothing special about the microwave other than it matches the refrigerator panel and it fits the opening. Hope that helps without adding another curse!!

-John
 
Very nice site with great explanations. I wish you much success. Prior to purchasing Saint Max, I passed on at least a dozen older, larger and less expensive boats in pristine condition due to dated interiors. Had I known the availability of materials and ease of retrofit, I definitely would have rethought my strategy.
 
I wish you much success with your endeavor. Thanks for sharing some tips with your fellow SR owners. Class act for sure.:thumbsup: Good luck, Brian
 
that is awesome ! What a great concept.
 
Dpmulvey: Do you have a custom hardtop on your 330? It looks like it in the picture and looks good!
 
John
What a great concept. Now that I was thinking about unheated storage this coming winter, I might have to re-think that.
I may even look forward to lay-up time.
Good Luck
Dan
 
Dan,

Thanks. We are having a lot fun getting it going and the manufacturer has been really supportive. Send me a PM with your address and the Sample Kit is on me!

-John
 
John,

Do you have any options that will work for a galley in a 93' 330 SD? What i'm having a hard time wrapping my brain around (there's not much to wrap... trust me) is how to "refinish" the sink/countertop unit that is all one piece of molded fiberglass. There is no "countertop" that has a lip over the cabinets below its all one big unit. I'd love to refinish it, but not sure how to.

Ken
 

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Ken,

I sent you an email. Is it just the sink area you are considering?

-John
 
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