Did you bench test each gauge after you removed them? You can do that to check the gauges out of the boat.
I did my 1990 Bayliner gauges in my shop. I thought I needed to replace them.
Cleaned up connections and bench tested and alas they all worked. (I replaced the backlights while I was at...
electric carving knife is the ticket.. I never told the wife I used it but it worked nice. 🤣
check out some YouTube videos on restoring foam. Many just use a steamer to rejuvenate and get rid of the raunchy smell.
Not sure that a couple pieces of wood on the old foam is gonna make a big difference.
Hand sand. Self etching primer and rattle can. Several coats. Light sanding in between coats. Did mine years ago. New decals are available to.
before pic on boat
after pic on bench
Ah gotcha. I’ve seen them in the vertical wall on other models.
not much progress. Had a tree fall on the house back in Feb. Kinda put a hold on boat rehab. And our weather up north has been wet and cold.
Looking and should sound good with that stereo setup!
interesting placement of the hatch in the aft cabin. Don’t remember you doing that. Since it’s behind the helm seat can it be stepped on?
I’ve noticed that newbies drop in and ask questions looking for instant advice and haven’t really digested or research the entire forum.
Unfortunately …..We live in that instant gratification society.
what gets me is they often question the advice given. Or in some cases try and plead their...
There are plenty of videos out there describing the job. You can do it if you do your research. Replacing the entire rub rail and mounting system can be done. As Chris said heat gun or soaking the rubber in hot water before installing will help greatly. Good luck. Keep us posted.
