1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

[zool]

Got the dash finished and temp installed. Got to go over all the connections with no-ox-id and replace the fuse reset rubber boots, they are getting dry rotted. The faux eva teak came in, so i have that laying flat with weights to unmemory the roll.





I also gotta fabricate a cover piece of clear plastic for over the lighted switch label panel cause the new dash sits proud of the old clear plastic.

 

[zool]

Update:

Today I decided to mess with the EVA decking. I flattened out about as much as its gonna, which isnt really flat, but its workable. I was able to remove the baitwell covers and bring them in the shop.


still wavy but whatever.

Todays lineup


I used upholstery patterning sheet to make a template.


I got lucky and the edge left a perfect 1 1/4 strip on each side.

I cleaned to hatches up a bit more with w/g remover and sprayed 3m77 on to help the cheap china adhesive peel n stick.

Used a J roller to press it.

The template was close enough for the other hatch so i just flipped it over and reused it.

 

[kcassells]

Turn up da heat. I think that 3m blows for good adherence. Like the weld wood much better.

 

[zool]

I also made 2 small step pads for the gunnels, but these will have to attach over the diamond formed non skid, so Im not sure if they will hold up. If they do, I have enough material left to make a helm standing pad and maybe do the casting platform up front.








Came out good enough, I didnt bother to bevel the edges, but I may tape them off and add a bead of 3m 4200 in black to make sure the edges stay down over time, we'll see.

 

[zool]

Turn up da heat. I think that 3m blows for good adherence. Like the weld wood much better.

The 77 is what I had on hand. I had the sheet in the house for days with weights on it, its about as flat as it wants to get.

 

[kcassells]

I also made 2 small step pads for the gunnels, but these will have to attach over the diamond formed non skid, so Im not sure if they will hold up. If they do, I have enough material left to make a helm standing pad and maybe do the casting platform up front.

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Came out good enough, I didnt bother to bevel the edges, but I may tape them off and add a bead of 3m 4200 in black to make sure the edges stay down over time, we'll see.

Looks awful spiffy Sir!

 

[zool]

Thanks KC, I wanted to remove the seats today, but we had a crazy hail storm, so I called it quits for today, the temps dropped a bunch too, so im on da couch now

Im ordering a new sewing machine, so upholstery work will have to wait a bit. I was gonna try to get by with the domestic machine I have, but I decied, with so many boats I have to do vinyl and canvas work on, I need a triple feed industrial. Going with the NT 1541s. I should have it in december.

So im down to tranducer installs, the ebox stuff, bottom paint, the engine cowling paint, speakers, and some cosmetics like removing and painting the inspection hatches.

 

[kcassells]

Yea thanks. Aren't the two units redundant? I do like the hook unit, actually both. The domey thing like radar? I,ve got a dated garmin gps/plotter, ff Trying to figure updates and spatial issues.

Larry,
How do you like the performance of the wireless radar?

 

[zool]

Larry,
How do you like the performance of the wireless radar?

Dont know, havent used it yet. One of the benefits is that you dont need a display if u dont want one, it will display on a smart phone or tablet so you can walk around with it, or go in the cabin, or use both display and phone.

So for under 900 bux you get mobile radar. The reviews are good with it that ive seen.

 

[kcassells]

Dont know, havent used it yet. One of the benefits is that you dont need a display if u dont want one, it will display on a smart phone or tablet so you can walk around with it, or go in the cabin, or use both display and phone.

So for under 900 bux you get mobile radar. The reviews are good with it that ive seen.

Yup that's pretty much the same info I have gathered too. Looks like its going to a wireless system all around for radar. I've read some issues but for the price and actually having radar overruled the issues. Keep me in the loop how you like it.
That lake up there must have some good fish. Geez... you did mention strippers?

 

[zool]

Yup that's pretty much the same info I have gathered too. Looks like its going to a wireless system all around for radar. I've read some issues but for the price and actually having radar overruled the issues. Keep me in the loop how you like it.
That lake up there must have some good fish. Geez... you did mention strippers?

Yeah, but the Admiral dont let me look for strippers anymore :]

 

[kcassells]

Yea.. they are a way overpriced fish. Just been derking around in the shed and trying to organize work/storage areas.
Remind me next time to never to buy a tin shed again.

 

[zool]

Yea.. they are a way overpriced fish. Just been derking around in the shed and trying to organize work/storage areas.
Remind me next time to never to buy a tin shed again.

wait til it starts hailing, will sound like it collapsing over ur head.....

 

[kcassells]

wait til it starts hailing, will sound like it collapsing over ur head.....

Here's a tinny for ya!

Jesse Lowell 22' Aluminum Very cool.

Jesse Lowell 22' Aluminum Jesse Lowell 22' Aluminum - boats - by owner - marine sale

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[zool]

Here's a tinny for ya!

Jesse Lowell 22' Aluminum Very cool.

Jesse Lowell 22' Aluminum Jesse Lowell 22' Aluminum - boats - by owner - marine sale

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1/4" alum on the bottom and transom, built like a ship!

 

[kcassells]

Here's a tinny for ya!

Jesse Lowell 22' Aluminum Very cool.

Jesse Lowell 22' Aluminum Jesse Lowell 22' Aluminum - boats - by owner - marine sale

downeastboatforum.com

Biggest issue is it leaks like a sieve. Been working it out though so getting there. Pc. of crap. The bend for the barn angle has crap cuts that are supposed to be covered with a glue on storm tape that is nothing more than tinfoil. Rack the roof...rip.. leak. o my. Learning curves.

 

[zool]

Biggest issue is it leaks like a sieve. Been working it out though so getting there. Pc. of crap. The bend for the barn angle has crap cuts that are supposed to be covered with a glue on storm tape that is nothing more than tinfoil. Rack the roof...rip.. leak. o my. Learning curves.

I can lend you some of my buckets, I fixed a few leaks in my shop metal roof so i freed up a couple :]

 

[kcassells]

I can lend you some of my buckets, I fixed a few leaks in my shop metal roof so i freed up a couple :]

Oh yea... I remember that now. LOL!

 

[kcassells]

Another 30 tinny build but has a cuss word in it. Oh well. So I removed post.

30’ Aluminum build, Jesse Lowell design​

 

[zool]

Update:

Today I got another item off the checklist. Installed the stereo. Finding ways to run the speaker wires under the deck was challenging. I ended up using an inspection camera with a long wand, and poked around till I found a passage thru small openings between the deck and stringers. I pulled string thru them with the wand end, then used them as pulls for the wires.

I also removed the seats and put them in the shop for reupholstery. The sliding bases were corroded and cam out in pieces, so Ill have to order new bases. The pedestals are fine, just need cleaning.


The speaker cutouts were 5.3 inch and I didnt have a hole saw that size, so I had to make a circle jig and use a small router, worked out fine.



I coated all the connections with no-ox-id and wired the led speaker lights to the acc switch.


The wife didnt want the head unit way up in the ebox, because she would have a tough time reaching it, shes just a peanut at 5' nothing, so I gladly agreed, otherwise I would have to mess with it for her all the time. So I installed it on the console side in a weatherproof cover. I used 14g tinned ox free cable.




I wired it for 4 speakers, but the 6" didnt work in the rear due to the slight curves in the hull sides, so ill order 5" for the rears.