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These are not yet installed but seem of better quality than the ones in the boat now. 1522512269262 Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Shoot. Line guy, I was thinking topside rod holders. Those 2 brackets riveted to the boat are staying. I'm currently researching a Berkley product to see if it will fit. Something like this so I can mount it right in there. Need to verify width first. https://www.cabelas.com/product/Berkley-Horizontal-Rod-Racks/700061.uts?productVariantId=1191566&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=00007192&rid=20&ds_rl=1252079&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4_zVBRDVARIsAFNI9eCJE5FTWcQAv5mW6x_BKPs_CgKW0qz56vdNp0D7DYiUggd70UUfcpUaAhQ2EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Nope. Internet special. I got the same style from 2 different manufacturers. I have 2 more for counsel area that seem better quality. I'll get the manufacturer here shortly. Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Edges of the carpet , I used a mastic like (trowel on) adhesive which is water proof. It was very tacky and I'll assume will hold well. The lighter grey( lower piece ) has a lip on the back/ top side and I let the carpet curl around an in which will also help. The lower section where the carpet meets the vinyl has a small 1/2" that dives in towards the outside of the boat, I just made sure I had complete coverage of the carpet and it layed very easily. Time will tell but I think it will hold up great. The vinyl had a different adhesive. Nautolex (vinyl manufacturer) makes a " No. 88" which is a paint like, roll on adhesive. Was a pain to lay as you have to butter vinyl and floor and allow time for it to setup before installing. I had read a few reviews that folks used the standard Lowe's exterior carpet adhesive on the vinyl and it either didn't hold up or there was bleed through on the vinyl. As far as the rod holders I will definitely be posting pics,but they are a few notches down on the TO DO list. I'm going to reinforce with some wood backing on some spots but from the factory there is already some aluminum reinforcements. Nothing was riveted on my gunnels. Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

They are pretty slick. Very reasonable too. I think I paid 2$/ea Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Dang. Today's work was tedious. Rear seat bases in and all screws got 3m 5200. Gas filler cover / rear tin installed. Shelves in and carpeted and flush mount LEDs wired and (butt connectors got electric grease) in as well. Perfect ambient light for the night cruises. Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Thanks !! Gonna head back tonight. Install seat bases, more carpet, install speakers, wire lights, cut/install/carpet shelves, screw down carpet...... Tentative plan ! Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Used one before. These are great. I think they do a great job of simulating the actual fight for different species too. GLWS Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Thanks for the comments my friends, I appreciate it. Was back at it tonight for a bit. Had an extra set of hands so I took advantage. Put carpet around back end. Did a two tone for some character. I wanted to do the darker on the bottom to contrast the floors but was out voted and I'm still satisfied. The lower section is not carpeted from the factory but I figured it would beat painting and give some "cushion" when I'm landing giants between the swells of lady O. Put counsel back in and now I begin the bow building. Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I'd take that ride ANY DAY!! Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I'll take em Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Lol. I WILL try that Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I love the profanity on that spoon in lot 4. Makes me want to customize as well. Do you find upsetting kings helps the bite ?? Lol Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I did ! The pics are a bit blurry but it looks like an excellent build. Nice job! Hopefully at some point I get to enjoy looking back instead of looking forward. All this work just to get some slime in the boat ...lol Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Short night tonight since I'm burnt out. Cut some holes in the side panels for flush mount led lights, took controls off. Replaced a few more rivets. Prepped for carpet. Will get back at it asap. I'm gonna not piece meal the carpet as it was from factory,I'll be doing longer sections. Just have to cut/install shelf bottoms then it's carpet time Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

If I have to get to fuel tank, I'll be pulling the floor ! I'd rather have less chance of water infiltration than access to gas tank. Sending unit is newer and I rewired as well, hoses were replaced. I figured it would be more likely that water would get in and rot wood / saturate foam Vs something going wrong with (aluminum) tank. Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Thank you. It's far from done but a big step forward ! Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Midnight oil..... I'm burnt Roll roll roll your boat.... Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app