My project for the past 6 weeks

[Tige22i]

Great looking boat. Love the color combo.

1. Did you take the glass out and powdercoat the windshield frame before (the first pic) or was it always black?
2. Can the Deckadence do custom embroidery?
3. How's the tint out on the water?

Again, Nice, very Nice!

1. Windshield frame was always black.

2. I would send Steve an email, I just told him I wanted the Tige' logo on the front bow piece. He sent me a mockup so I could visualize the size and adjust if needed. He also sent me several examples of other Tige's he has done with borders and custom graphics. I know he can do different colors, borders, logos etc.
The fit and finish came out perfect. I figured with my less than perfect plastic template that I did in the dark with a headlamp, would likely lead to a few small gaps here and there but everything fit absolutely perfect. The front bow snaps lined up perfect and the larger back piece fit exact. The family really likes how it feels on their feet and after adding the Deckadence, it really felt like a new boat, we love it.

3. My wife originally didn't want the tint, thought it was a waste of money, she really likes it now though, added a nice contrast and enhanced the overall look. Tint was 20% and driving wasn't an issue. I usually sit on a small booster/knee and look just above the windshield. I did look through the windshield a fair amount too and thought it was fine even wearing sunglasses. A dark stormy day may be more problematic but we skip the lake when wind or rain is in the forecast. Wife just chimed in, said she looked through it the entire time (this past weekend) and thought it was totally fine.

[EricU]

I would send Steve an email,

I will tonight!

...I figured with my less than perfect plastic template that I did in the dark with a headlamp, would likely lead to a few small gaps here and there but everything fit absolutely perfect...

I don't know why, but that line really made laugh, it's amazing how much goofy stuff we can do for our toys


Thanks again for the info and again that is one sharp looking ride.

[EricU]

Here is a quick list in order of projects, just in case I happen to inspire any others with aging Tige's wanting to freshen their older boats up.

-Window Tint (local detail shop did this $200)
-Removed and Re-Powdercoated tower (Local shop - $400)
-Vinyl Carbon fiber wrap on dash (TaroWorks from Amazon)

--Push button start install (can still use key if desired) using Honda S2000 push button (eBay)

-Installed DECKadence marine flooring which is absolutely amazing (contact Steve at: steveh@hendersonmat.ca tell him Ben from Vegas sent you)

After seeing your post, I ordered and received one the Honda push button starter switch. And now I have some questions:

1. Do you know what the pin outs are for the switch? There are five pins
2. What did you use for the connector (for the wires on the back)?
3. Do you just push to start once you key is in the "on" position?

BTW, I was on the fence about pulling and powder coating my tower, but after seeing your post I decided to do mine as I am having new rear support posts made up anyway, I am also powder coating the windshield frame and tinting the windshield. I also called Steve and am going to have some Deckadence made up! Thanks for the link!

[hoopykat]

Sweet looking boat...nice work on it. Just a warning about those rocker switches on the blower and the other similar switches: they are very fragile and come off easily. The manufacturer of the ambulances we use installs those and they break off with just normal use and wear/tear. Hopefully they work better for you...again, great job!

Mike

[Tige22i]

After seeing your post, I ordered and received one the Honda push button starter switch. And now I have some questions:

1. Do you know what the pin outs are for the switch? There are five pins
2. What did you use for the connector (for the wires on the back)?
3. Do you just push to start once you key is in the "on" position?

You need to get a simple 12V relay and a 3.5" floppy drive power cable to plug into the back of the switch, only 3 of the pins are used.
Here is a wiring diagram, you can google for more images, that's where I got my info.
You wire pin #2 to the 'on' position on the key, mine is wired so you can still start with the key in case the switch fails.

Let me know if you have any more questions and I think you will love the flooring.
s2000 wiring.png

[Tige22i]

Sweet looking boat...nice work on it. Just a warning about those rocker switches on the blower and the other similar switches: they are very fragile and come off easily. The manufacturer of the ambulances we use installs those and they break off with just normal use and wear/tear. Hopefully they work better for you...again, great job!

Mike

So far so good, they were cheap from eBay so we will see how well they hold up.

[Tige22i]

so far its me, dingle, bad05 and dan aka dan&christy. right now, we are looking at Sat the 11th

Let me know if that date changes by chance, I have a work retreat and will be gone Jan. 10-13.