April picture thread [Archive]

ScottnAz

04-10-2010, 10:46 PM

I know it's 10 days in to April already, but let's post up some April pics. Whether it be April riding pics/mod pics/weather pics/whatever, let's see what everyone has going on this month. So post em' up!

I'll start with a picture of my (finally) tinted windows installed on the boat. I guess, technically, I started on this mod in March, but, I installed them on the boat a couple days ago. Llumar 20% film:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/photo-33.jpg

docdrs

04-10-2010, 11:02 PM

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac7/docdrs/Supra%2021v/wetssoundsmonstercables.jpg

tg0824SSVGG

04-11-2010, 09:15 AM

I got the shower in: (full details in the mods section for both of these)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs513.snc3/26926_1408416095575_1387647550_1105041_4691905_n.j pg

I also got the "built-in" fake a lake installed:

http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs478.snc3/26185_1407428590888_1387647550_1102843_7904773_n.j pg

With any luck at all, we're going out later today ... I will still have to re-winterize
after our ride -- we're not out of the hard-freeze time yet here, but some thigns are just worth it!

jdub667

04-11-2010, 09:58 AM

We are also going out today first trip out with the new boat have pics up tonight:D

tg0824SSVGG

04-11-2010, 10:23 AM

Doc -- your transom straps look "gangster" on that beautiful boat -- you need
some permanent retractable straps sir, they bolt on to the eye-hooks already there.

Much easier - and look so clean ... Boatbuckles (http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=32050&pdesc=BoatBuckle_Retractable_Transom_Tie_Down_Syst em&str=retractable+straps&merchID=4005) are what came on my trailer...

http://www.overtons.com/assets/images/products/medium/32050_M1.jpg

docdrs

04-11-2010, 12:02 PM

TG i would but i trailer my boat maybe once a year well twice , home and back , if that, but whats another 150 bucs

tg0824SSVGG

04-11-2010, 04:53 PM

Trax on the gunwales, and up front.

http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs513.snc3/26926_1415793239999_1387647550_1122229_1351010_n.j pg

had this stuff for over a year ...

http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs493.snc3/26926_1415794040019_1387647550_1122231_2810069_n.j pg

Razzman

04-11-2010, 08:56 PM

TG i would but i trailer my boat maybe once a year well twice , home and back , if that, but whats another 150 bucs

Rod Savers Retractables (http://www.rodsaver.com/04_transom2/R2TTD3.html), bought 'em for $45 bucks at Walmart and does the same exact thing for way less.

ScottnAz

04-11-2010, 10:45 PM

Trax on the gunwales, and up front.
The Trax looks great! http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii17/Surinderjit/thumb.gif

I hit the lake today with my daughters (wife's out of town). Don't have any ride pics because my 15 yr old was driving, and 6 yr old was working the flag/rope/observer. I thought it might be a little much to ask her to take pictures too http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p242/carlapryor/Winkingsmileyanimated.gif but nevertheless, here's a couple shots from today. Air was 89, water 57, great day

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/canyonlake.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/woodwrangler/canyon.jpg

jonyb

04-11-2010, 11:52 PM

Last Thursday pics:

I had a customer from about 2 hours away drop off a Malibu V-Ride. Here's what it looked like when he dropped it off:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/jonyb1/Installz/DSC_8491.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/jonyb1/Installz/DSC_8492.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/jonyb1/Installz/DSC_8490.jpg

No after pics, but it's on the way home already. I spent all of Thursday re-wiring it.

jonyb

04-11-2010, 11:52 PM

Double-post because of the picture limit.

Also put my motorcycle back together. It was red with some cheap graphics from the factory. All of that's gone, and all fairings are matching.

Before:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/jonyb1/Motorcycles/DSC_2840.jpg

After:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/jonyb1/Motorcycles/DSC_8495.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/jonyb1/Motorcycles/DSC_8497.jpg

Fman

04-12-2010, 04:12 PM

Scott,

Great pics, and your boat looks great with the windows tinted. 89 degrees already! Must be in Arizona! Its still raining today in Nor-Cal, I have not even been out on the water yet :-( hopefully soon....

Fman

04-12-2010, 04:14 PM

Rod Savers Retractables (http://www.rodsaver.com/04_transom2/R2TTD3.html), bought 'em for $45 bucks at Walmart and does the same exact thing for way less.

Will those rust? marine grade?

Razzman

04-12-2010, 06:18 PM

Will those rust? marine grade?

No they don't rust and yea they're marine grade. Rod Saver has been making boat transom straps for eons. In fact this set was on my last boat for two years and i took them off when i sold it and added them to the Moomba trailer.

tg0824SSVGG

04-12-2010, 07:28 PM

The ones I posted are around for about $65, so it's not like it's a huge difference, really.

But if the Rod Savers work - why not. Mine came on my trailer.

docdrs

04-12-2010, 11:32 PM

todd , i thought that was 65 per......but i may look at wallmart, we have that here , down the road beside the igloo retailer, thanks Razz

jdub667

04-12-2010, 11:34 PM

2325

2326
heres a couple from sunday first time out in the new boat these boats are awesome:D

Fman

04-12-2010, 11:53 PM

No they don't rust and yea they're marine grade. Rod Saver has been making boat transom straps for eons. In fact this set was on my last boat for two years and i took them off when i sold it and added them to the Moomba trailer.

Thats a great price, I paid $90 for the boatmate ratchet style straps. I have had nothing but great service from Jerry at boatmate trailers, I knew I could find them a little cheaper but wanted to give them the business. They are a great company to work with.

tg0824SSVGG

04-13-2010, 04:30 AM

Doc,

At Overton's, anyway - it's $69.99 for 2 of them:

The innovative BoatBuckle® Tie-Down System securely holds your boat to the trailer with easy, one-hand operation. This self-storing, retractable strap extends to a full 42", while the snugging ratchet tightens the strap with just a lift and click. Simple one-bolt installation makes the BoatBuckle® part of the trailer. Includes two submersible, water-resistant BoatBuckle® tie-downs and hardware.

Amazon has them for $62, but I didn't see it called out specifically there are 2

Matt Laird

04-13-2010, 09:11 AM

I got my BoatBuckle tie downd from ebay on JonyB's recomendation... I have so much tied up in my boat I wouldnt trust an off brand to keep my baby off the freeway.... Just my $.02... Go cheap on women beer or cigaretts... Not on safety

87SunSportMikeyD

04-13-2010, 09:15 AM

dub that boat looks sooooooooo sick!! Lets see her weighted down. In fact, I wanna see everyones boat weighted for wakeboarding, not moving, just chillin sittin still. So kewl

Gravity08

04-13-2010, 01:31 PM

I wanna see everyones boat weighted for wakeboarding, not moving, just chillin sittin still

I like the looks of the xstar. Looks almost like the bow is a out to go under at any moment. I also could have been like everyone else and got an mc but didn't.

Blackntan90

04-13-2010, 06:30 PM

I thought this was pic's of what is current in april? (j/k) Did a little polishing this winter.

ssmith

04-13-2010, 10:55 PM

I want all of Jonyb's toys. I'm jealous!

Fman

04-14-2010, 01:37 AM

I want all of Jonyb's toys. I'm jealous!

That guy must sell a lot of stereos because he does have some cool stuff!

jonyb

04-14-2010, 02:01 AM

That guy must sell a lot of stereos because he does have some cool stuff!

Tax and shipping is a killer!

No pics of Jason's boat, but it's coming along....

Since I can't get out on the water for working on everyone else's boats, and mine is still at the dealer, I'm starting a new thread with install pics from some of the boats I've been working on, instead of posting them here. That's how my April will be spent anyway.

87SunSportMikeyD

04-14-2010, 09:31 AM

I thought this was pic's of what is current in april? (j/k) Did a little polishing this winter.

Oops lol I will start a new thread for slumped boats hehe

docdrs

04-17-2010, 01:10 PM

Well as you can see its snowing look closely ....and yesterday it was 75 http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac7/docdrs/Supra%2021v/boatsnowing.jpg

scotthons

04-18-2010, 10:20 PM

Finally got out for the first time this year. Good times, but the water was a little chilli.

ScottnAz

04-23-2010, 11:53 PM

Pup looks like he had a tough day.....nap time

ssmith

04-24-2010, 10:35 PM

First outing had its issues but wasn't a total bust. Here's a pic of the family.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w126/scotties2006/Supra/IMG_5069.jpg

Newty

04-25-2010, 01:20 AM

Just had the windows re-tinted with 20% buttoned up the stereo and am ready to get out (weather permitting).

saltare inverts

04-25-2010, 10:59 AM

ssmith, whos driving the boat or do you have remote control?

jonyb

04-25-2010, 12:02 PM

Scottie, the flames look awesome! Not too much, just right. I wish they weren't so expensive though....

ssmith

04-25-2010, 04:38 PM

SI, that's my wife behind the wheel. Kinda looks like no one is behind the wheel though doesn't it? I hadn't really noticed before, lol.

John, I'm glad you like the look. It was kinda pricey but I'm very happy with it. Thanks.

Skylar18

04-25-2010, 08:40 PM

Picture before the winter projects, last day out with the crew, water temperature about 85 degrees still, everyone lauging at me as I try not to ruin the digital camera.......

https://forum.supraboats.com/picture.php?pictureid=964&albumid=141&dl=1272240953

New Wetsounds Pro 80 speakers

https://forum.supraboats.com/picture.php?albumid=141&pictureid=962

New Wetsounds 420

https://forum.supraboats.com/picture.php?pictureid=960&albumid=141&dl=1272240953

IPOD Connector and favorite addition....A knob that controls the volume separately for all of the bow speakers. Wife and her friends can sit up front in relative peace and quiet while we all jam in the back playing Metallica very loud.

https://forum.supraboats.com/picture.php?albumid=141&pictureid=961

Also added an Arc Audio KS900.6 amp and 750 lb ballast bags in the rear lockers. Only thing I didn't add this winter that I wanted was the GPS perfect pass upgrade. I had one more spare paddle wheel and just hate spending the 500 bucks when I can replace the 25 dollar wheel. Of course the first time I lose the wheel this year I probably will replace it as well.

ssmith

04-25-2010, 09:11 PM

Just had the windows re-tinted with 20% buttoned up the stereo and am ready to get out (weather permitting).

Newty,

luvin the tint job and your wheels. I've looked on the Moomba forum at your wheels and always refer to them when considering an upgrade. Nice ride!

jzelt

04-26-2010, 02:06 PM

Easter this year. Only time we have had it out. Weather hasn't cooperated.

Air temp was 80. Water was 45.

Me up and riding first time this year on our "new" boat and new board.

Duck decided to get out of the cold water as well. Dog never paid attention to it.

We docked near shore and explored a rock that was hand carved during the logging days before they built the dam. Under normal conditions it is under water. Couldn't believe the quality of the chiseling. Would imagine few would be able to replicate it without lasers.

scotthons

04-26-2010, 02:40 PM

You are a animal being able to brave 45 degree water in just boardshorts.
That carving is amazing.

tg0824SSVGG

04-26-2010, 02:51 PM

Animal? I say NUTS --- I bet it keeps you from doing anything too risky!

Our water is now about 48 degrees, and never goes above about 73, even in August.

JoHNI_T

04-26-2010, 04:07 PM

Scottie, the flames look awesome! Not too much, just right. I wish they weren't so expensive though....

how much $ for the decals from Supra?? you could get a print shop to copy the look? I am getting a price right now to make my 06 with the Launch sticker and fruity swirl around it replaced with the 2010 look big Supra logo with the keltic flame. I would do a warp but for $2500 I will put that money into sleding lol.

ssmith

04-26-2010, 05:27 PM

how much $ for the decals from Supra?? you could get a print shop to copy the look? I am getting a price right now to make my 06 with the Launch sticker and fruity swirl around it replaced with the 2010 look big Supra logo with the keltic flame. I would do a warp but for $2500 I will put that money into sleding lol.

It was like $250 per side for the flame. I had the "fruity swirl" removed and left the Supra name. If you wanted to buy the Supra name logo, thats another 150 each. My install cost was $100.

So my total cost was $600. However it could be as much as $900 plus.

I think you could basically get a sign shop to match it. I didn't check on it. The factory decal does has a nice cracked/marbling effect to it that doesn't show in the pics and this may be hard to match. However, the sign shop may do something better.

Post of pics of yours. I'd love to see it.

JoHNI_T

04-26-2010, 06:01 PM

It was like $250 per side for the flame. I had the "fruity swirl" removed and left the Supra name. If you wanted to buy the Supra name logo, thats another 150 each. My install cost was $100.

So my total cost was $600. However it could be as much as $900 plus.

I think you could basically get a sign shop to match it. I didn't check on it. The factory decal does has a nice cracked/marbling effect to it that doesn't show in the pics and this may be hard to match. However, the sign shop may do something better.

Post of pics of yours. I'd love to see it.

thats kinda what I thought the pricing would be, not bad for just the flames, your boat looks great man I like the look, my problem is I only have the centre panel colored dark blue not up to the rub rail so I would need some darker flames that go on the white hull. I wish I had the supra logo instead of the launch maybe I will remove fruity swirl regardless lol.... if I can get the Supra logo and some sort of graphic/keltic flame at the rear for $500 total I am in...
here is what it looks like right now.
2518

Gravity08

04-26-2010, 09:23 PM

Ok. Here are some pics. The first 2 show my new tint. The last one is showing the move of the 1st set of pro80s making room for the other 4 coming and the mess of speaker wire.

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/131/l_5b603958e45443518c77bbd1ba8e4883.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/117/l_d2afebf63c584b4da7535ed1074cb48e.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/112/l_b204bf93370f43a4b12b33e1619e3b00.jpg

jonyb

04-26-2010, 10:16 PM

Brian, did you trim those cans? It doesn't look like there's anywhere to mount the speakers to.....

Gravity08

04-26-2010, 10:17 PM

Brian, did you trim those cans? It doesn't look like there's anywhere to mount the speakers to.....

They are weird. They unscrew from the front (of the boat). There is a bracket inside. I shouldnt have to trim anything. I guess well find out.

KG's Supra24

04-26-2010, 11:31 PM

What % tint is that, gravity?

jonyb

04-26-2010, 11:37 PM

They are weird. They unscrew from the front (of the boat). There is a bracket inside. I shouldnt have to trim anything. I guess well find out.

aaah, i see.... They're different then the 07 can's.

Make sure and put some polyfill in those before the speakers go back in.

Gravity08

04-27-2010, 10:07 AM

What % tint is that, gravity?

It is 20%.

ScottnAz

04-27-2010, 11:49 AM

ssmith, boat looks great on the water

newty, re-tint? Did you have a problem?

skylar, great idea with the separate volume control for the bow speakers. Is that just a PAC LC-1?

https://forum.supraboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2511&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1272304990
Looks like a busy day on the lake jzelt

jzelt

04-27-2010, 12:23 PM

I say it is my birth control. Takes a year for them to fall..My dad laughed...

It is all in where you grew up I think. That water during a warm summer (low to mid 80) will get 68 maybe 70. Can't wait forever and it only gets warmer no matter where I go from here.

Earliest we have ever been in. Friend jumped in and out, but didn't want to stay in long enough to ride.

As far as busy...yeah...1 other boat all Fri/Sat. 4 were putting in on Sunday.
It was our private lake. Most don't get theirs out till May.

Skylar18

04-27-2010, 05:27 PM

ScottnAZ

Yep....Pac connected to the 2 channels on the amp connected to the bow speakers.

Gravity08

04-27-2010, 09:28 PM

Here is what I did today. Thanks to jonnyb.

https://forum.supraboats.com/picture.php?albumid=143&pictureid=986

jonyb

04-27-2010, 09:32 PM

Looks pretty good Brian!

Fman

04-28-2010, 12:00 AM