Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 17, 2013 Super User Posted February 17, 2013 Some of you may have read the thread about me buying a used boat. I ended up with a 1996 Stratos 288 VR. It is 18'3" with a 150 Evinrude. It drove great and everything checked out good. It came with HDS 8 and HDS 5 with Structure Scan. I was able to get it at a price I was comfortable with. As with anything, there were some "upgrades" that I wanted to make. First were the seats Then the steering wheel Foot pedal recessed tray I will add others later when I get pics uploaded. Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 17, 2013 Author Super User Posted February 17, 2013 I can't get photobucket to cooperate. Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted February 17, 2013 Super User Posted February 17, 2013 I get the same lock-up using Photobucket too when I try to do several things. Quote
Super User Teal Posted February 17, 2013 Super User Posted February 17, 2013 I like that alot! Where did the steering wheel come from? I may have to copy cat you! Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 17, 2013 Author Super User Posted February 17, 2013 I like that alot! Where did the steering wheel come from? I may have to copy cat you! I got it off ebay. It was only like $70 Quote
Super User Teal Posted February 17, 2013 Super User Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks man! That something i havent thought of doing. I like your seats alot too, mine are the originals in a 1996 Javelin and they dont have the first crack in them, i mean they are in excellent condition...i want to "update" them but i really have no reason other than wanting something a little sexier. Super nice tho!, any other upgrades coming soon? Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 17, 2013 Author Super User Posted February 17, 2013 I put new wheels on the trailer. Cut the windshield down a bit. Put some floor graphics on. Replaced the TM handle with a T-H marine G-man handle (it is sweet). I put new butt seats and a new rod holder that is retractable and is flush mount with the deck. Quote
Broke bass fisherman Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 Nice job. Those upgrades look sexy. Quote
3dees Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 good job on the upgrades. may I ask where did you get the carpet graphics? Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 18, 2013 Author Super User Posted February 18, 2013 good job on the upgrades. may I ask where did you get the carpet graphics? I got them off ebay. The guy has quite a few on there. They are high quality graphics. I gave roughly $36 a piece for them. Quote
susky killer Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Did you just cut out plwood and add the recessed tray for foot control? Looks good. Quote
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