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[ssmedt]

Teaser Pics!!!!!

well i just stoped for a lunch break so i thought i would post up a teaser pic;

enjoy

[cnpalmer]

I see the Simple Green in the pic. Is that what is recommended to clean/prep the surface before laying down the 3M tape?

Also, is what pattern is that, cut diamond in lt. gray?

Looks sweet so far!!!

[jonw9]

Also, is what pattern is that, cut diamond in lt. gray?

That is what I would say.

So, you have been working 3 hours? How long should I plan on taking for installation?

[cnpalmer]

So, you have been working 3 hours? How long should I plan on taking for installation?

Excellent question! Some install times would be helpful

[ssmedt]

well got it all in; if I worked with-out a break or rain interruption i would say install time would be 1.5-2 hours; I am very happy with the final look the mats is "grey" in "Cut Diamond"




what do you guys think; the above pic is how it is now; with only the middle piece on the blue engine compartment; The kit has 3 total pieces for the engine compartment but i feel that they take away from the color of the boat and it is just too much gray. here is what it would look like if I applied all 3 sections



So what do you guys think stay with the middle only; or go with all 3?

[jonw9]

well got it all in; if I worked with-out a break or rain interruption i would say install time would be 1.5-2 hours; I am very happy with the final look the mats is "grey" in "Cut Diamond"


what do you guys think; the above pic is how it is now; with only the middle piece on the blue engine compartment; The kit has 3 total pieces for the engine compartment but i feel that they take away from the color of the boat and it is just too much gray. here is what it would look like if I applied all 3 sections

So what do you guys think stay with the middle only; or go with all 3?

It looks crooked!

As for the rear hatch, I say go with middle only. My SK only has 1 piece in the back through the middle. This is where most people will walk across any how.

[Kevin Leclair]

Looks excellent, great job on the install!

I agree, I would just stick with the "one" in the middle.

[Phonsie]

Looks excellent, great job on the install!

I agree, I would just stick with the "one" in the middle.

I agree as well. And...the vote in my office is to keep just the one. You can always put the others on later if needed but it'd be a pain to take them off.

Looks awesome. Thanks for taking the time to take and post the photos. I didn't want to post after them and sully up your instructional thread.

[cnpalmer]

Yeah I would stick with just the one pick on the back hatch.

Myself, I'll have to add all 3, my cover is soooo faded that the turf is gonna be my "new paint job"!

Anyone have any ideas if the black mat fades at all over time? I saw a Yamaha boat that had it factory installed and it looked a little gray/faded, not sure how old it was but I definitely don't want that kind of thing occuring for the investment I'm making.

[ssmedt]

It looks crooked!

As for the rear hatch, I say go with middle only. My SK only has 1 piece in the back through the middle. This is where most people will walk across any how.

haha yeah i just stuck those 2 pieces on there right quick to see the difference and after reviewing the pics i realized that one ws crooked

Looks excellent, great job on the install!

I agree, I would just stick with the "one" in the middle.

I agree as well. And...the vote in my office is to keep just the one. You can always put the others on later if needed but it'd be a pain to take them off.

Looks awesome. Thanks for taking the time to take and post the photos. I didn't want to post after them and sully up your instructional thread.

thanks everyone, yeah I am going to stick with the 1; plus now i have extra hydroturf if i want to add any in any other places; (maybe some on the trailer or something)

Yeah I would stick with just the one pick on the back hatch.

Myself, I'll have to add all 3, my cover is soooo faded that the turf is gonna be my "new paint job"!

Anyone have any ideas if the black mat fades at all over time? I saw a Yamaha boat that had it factory installed and it looked a little gray/faded, not sure how old it was but I definitely don't want that kind of thing occuring for the investment I'm making.

I have black on my GTX and have had it one for 2; hot Georgia summers and no fading yet; depending on the water you ride in the white "Hydro-Turf" may become stained; on my GTX the white has turned a slight orange color due to the Georgia Clay that is in the water; and i expect the same to happen to my Challenger; but it's no big deal and not much you can do about it

[Kevin Leclair]

Anyone have any ideas if the black mat fades at all over time? I saw a Yamaha boat that had it factory installed and it looked a little gray/faded, not sure how old it was but I definitely don't want that kind of thing occuring for the investment I'm making.

We had black in our previous boat, http://seadoosportbo...droturf-t6.html, it was down for 5 years when we traded it in. I would say as long you take care of it then you should be fine; i.e. don't let it sit outside for long periods of time uncovered.

[jonw9]

When you laid down the turf, did you use some sort or roller to work out the air and get everything adhered nicely?

I am debating whether or not I should look for some sort of laminate roller to get things down good, or if everybody gets decent results working the air out by hand.

[ssmedt]

When you laid down the turf, did you use some sort or roller to work out the air and get everything adhered nicely?

I am debating whether or not I should look for some sort of laminate roller to get things down good, or if everybody gets decent results working the air out by hand.

well the instructions that come with the hydro-turf actually do say you might want to use a roller but of all the pieces that i layed down i only had an air bubble in 1. when i put them down i put them down with pressure and then stood on them to apply as much pressure as i could; as for the 1 with the bubble i just took a pin and poked a small hole in the bubble to let the air out and then applyed pressre to help the glue stick; i can not even find the pin hole now

[ssmedt]

well my first outing today with the new hydro-turf; and it was awesome! it was great geting out of the water and not having my knee slipping on the swimplatform and at every speed other then idle; i noticed a huge noise reduction; the boat is actually pretty quiet now

[jonw9]

Did you get a shipping confirmation? It has been 6 business days, I was just hoping for more feedback.

I am anxious for the new turf, don't they understand!!

[jonw9]

Well, two weeks have gone by, and no turf. No email, no shipping confirmation, nothing. I can't even call them to find out what the status is, since apparently they are closed on Fridays.

[ssmedt]

Well, two weeks have gone by, and no turf. No email, no shipping confirmation, nothing. I can't even call them to find out what the status is, since apparently they are closed on Fridays.

hmmmm......I just searched back through my e-mail and could not find any shipping info from hydro-turf but IIRC they told me shipping can take longer if they actually have to cut the kit and if they don't have it in stock; with the pattern that you chose i bet that they actually have to cut it and that is the delay but yeah sucks they are closed on friday's I know you are excited to get the kit!

[cnpalmer]

I ordered mine on 5.11.09. Was hoping to hear something in email today but haven't gotten anything as well.

I went with the dark gray in molded diamond for my 03 Sportster. I'm hoping it's here before Memorial Day!

[Phonsie]

If it helps anyone I went through my emails. I ordered on 4/8, got a confirm same day from hydro-turf, an email came from UPS on 4/15 with a tracking #, and it was delivered on 4/22 in the afternoon. This was to Chicago.

[jonw9]

I ordered 5/1.

I understand that the pieces may have needed to be cut, they were out of yellow camo, etc. But nowadays a quick email stating the order will be delayed would be nice.

I mean so far, I had to oder my initial samples twice, they didn't send them the first time. Then my third sample (new yellow camo) came postage due, and now 2 weeks without a peep on my order. But they did charge my card right away.

I guess I am really "earning" my discount!

Well, I guess it was 2 weeks exactly. The box was sitting on the porch when i came home. Just no shipping notice. I have it out now trying to flatten. I will update the other thread soon.