I definitely see where you guys are coming from, I'm a big fan of the classic skiers, and keeping their originality. I guess in my case, the laz is a bit newer style, and while I'm doing all this work I'd like to do some cosmetic updates with it to make it more current.
A few projects I've finished now:
Powdercoated the tower silver with metal flake, and added 4 tower speakers above. Fishing 4 16 gauge speaker wires through the same tubing is not an easy task, and I'm not sure the wife appreciated me taking on the job in our living room! (didn't want to scuff up the new coating on the garage floor)
Went with black crinkle powdercoat on the window frame and tower feet. Note to self, powdercoating is pretty thick, so if the tolerances are quality built from the factory, good luck getting those pins back in for the collapsible tower! ( a hammer, wooden block, and accepting that the tower isn't coming back off or folding down easily. All in the name of looking good, that's a good enough reason right?!)
I added a single 12" sub in the cuddy, built a raised enclosure for the sub and amplifier, then completely sealed it using fiberglass resin, followed by a rubberized black coating. All that hard work and it's all tucked away where no one can see it!
Added a second battery with an isolator switch, for days out on the sand bar not having to worry about a lift back to shore when the radio drains my starting battery. Placed the radio and amp on a separate circuit with one switch, to be sure there's only a power draw when I want it.
Replaced instrument gauges, seller couldn't troubleshoot that well and ordered me all new replacements upon delivery of the boat, turned out it was just a corroded ground wire, not complaining about the new gauges though!
Future projects:
Currently getting the decals worked up by a graphics company, staying with something fairly simple but up to date.
Would like to find some replacement interior parts, mostly dash related, like the cup holders (mine are pretty warped and beginning to crack), the inset plastic dash cubby, and maybe a new carbon fiber instrument panel and switches ( switches faded and panel cracked)
Need to locate a light beacon for the rear, the standard poles I've found don't seem to be compatible. On that note, would a set of forward and rear facing lights on the tower meet regulations instead of the pole?
Thinking about adding LED lights to the interior, mounted up under the side rails.
