Boat improvements

Dave R · 11-10-2010, 08:53 AM

Anyone planning any boat improvements this off-season? I have a few things planned.

I will be having my cockpit cover re-stitched. It's done well for 10 years, and I hope to get at least another 5 out of it.

I need to have the cushions in the V-Berth of my cuddy re-upholstered. I was thinking of adding thickness to them as well. They are rather thin and headroom is a non-issue.

I am adding a second set of trim tab switches at my helm. The factory set is hard to reach when standing and I tend to stand more than sit when operating my boat. The new switches are completely waterproof, mil-spec and cost me only $14 on ebay. The original Bennett switch pair has a complete extra set of connections on the back that are perfect for adding a parallel set of switches.

I will be having my propellers refurbished. I dinged them over the Summer.

I may upgrade my audio system so that I can play music from an Ipod.

11-10-2010, 08:53 AM	#1
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	Boat improvements Anyone planning any boat improvements this off-season? I have a few things planned. I will be having my cockpit cover re-stitched. It's done well for 10 years, and I hope to get at least another 5 out of it. I need to have the cushions in the V-Berth of my cuddy re-upholstered. I was thinking of adding thickness to them as well. They are rather thin and headroom is a non-issue. I am adding a second set of trim tab switches at my helm. The factory set is hard to reach when standing and I tend to stand more than sit when operating my boat. The new switches are completely waterproof, mil-spec and cost me only $14 on ebay. The original Bennett switch pair has a complete extra set of connections on the back that are perfect for adding a parallel set of switches. I will be having my propellers refurbished. I dinged them over the Summer. I may upgrade my audio system so that I can play music from an Ipod.