skipperbill
Well-Known Member
Well, I have been obsessed with my build and what things I may have missed. It may be too late to make any final changes but some of these things below seem like mods that can be made in the final stages or even at the dealership. I know a lot of these options are discussed in other threads but below are things that I didn't get that I wonder if maybe I should request at the last minute OR if I should just wait and possibly add them later. See my signature for an overview of what I ordered. I am also interested in any criticisms of my thought processes below. Thanks!
1) Dual Battery (I have the power dist panel and battery on/off switch on my order and it seems this could be added, possibly even cheaper, by me). I have a battery booster that I plan to bring on any all-day outings when the radio is playing for extended periods with the motor off.
2) Sharkskin protectant: for now, I am going to have the boat tied to my dock for the first part of the Summer and reevaluate my lift possibilities after I make some water depth measurements, etc. I kind of feel like it would be easy enough to power-wash the toons at the end of the season and possibly apply Sharkskin or Toon-brite myself in the Fall. $550 to add to the order.
3) R-series Captain's chair. When I sat in the G-series chair, I was amazed at what a step up it is from my '91 JC chair. I wonder if anyone could chime in on how much better the R chair is and whether it's worth the money. I think $500-ish.
4) Blue ice LED lights. To add per my dealer would be: cup holders $250, bimini top $200, underwater $610, and side illumination $725. That's $1785!! Seems I could do this a lot cheaper with all of the brilliant info. on this forum.
Don't be offended as I realize these topics have been touched upon already and are getting exhausted. However, I'm sure these are questions that many have had to deal with. Plus, I'm bored and ready for Summer and wanted some interesting thoughts to read. Thanks to all!
1) Dual Battery (I have the power dist panel and battery on/off switch on my order and it seems this could be added, possibly even cheaper, by me). I have a battery booster that I plan to bring on any all-day outings when the radio is playing for extended periods with the motor off.
2) Sharkskin protectant: for now, I am going to have the boat tied to my dock for the first part of the Summer and reevaluate my lift possibilities after I make some water depth measurements, etc. I kind of feel like it would be easy enough to power-wash the toons at the end of the season and possibly apply Sharkskin or Toon-brite myself in the Fall. $550 to add to the order.
3) R-series Captain's chair. When I sat in the G-series chair, I was amazed at what a step up it is from my '91 JC chair. I wonder if anyone could chime in on how much better the R chair is and whether it's worth the money. I think $500-ish.
4) Blue ice LED lights. To add per my dealer would be: cup holders $250, bimini top $200, underwater $610, and side illumination $725. That's $1785!! Seems I could do this a lot cheaper with all of the brilliant info. on this forum.
Don't be offended as I realize these topics have been touched upon already and are getting exhausted. However, I'm sure these are questions that many have had to deal with. Plus, I'm bored and ready for Summer and wanted some interesting thoughts to read. Thanks to all!