My Hydro Turf Installation
#1
Posted 05 May 2009 - 09:14 PM
I ordered my turf on Friday, afternoon (EST) I believe.
It has not shipped as of yet, but I started prepping already.
I took the OEM mats of the platform. The mats both came off easily, and intact. The did however, leave all the adhesive on the boat. So I spent a while peeling it all off by hand. Now my fingernails are sore.
I then started to remove the adhesive residue, but ran out of "goof-off". Now I have these globs of adhesive smeared around the platform.
I took some pics, and will post them tomorrow.
So far, I think I am like an hour into the process, but I don't know if everybody will need to do this.
EDIT: Can a mod fix the title for me?
#2
Posted 06 May 2009 - 01:10 AM
EDIT: Can a mod fix the title for me?
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#3
Posted 06 May 2009 - 07:27 PM
Existing OEM padding.
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3058.jpg)
Swim platform, padding off, sticker still on
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Swim platform, sticker off, removing adhesive
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3060.jpg)
Platform finished
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3061.jpg)
Step finished, note discoloration
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Top area finished, and discolored
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3063.jpg)
Another of the step
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Tried to capture the discoloration on the platform. Should be a little whiter down the middle
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3065.jpg)
Now I need to clean the inside, where I did all my engine work.
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3066.jpg)
#4
Posted 06 May 2009 - 11:07 PM
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#5
Posted 15 May 2009 - 05:00 PM
Rear platform. I requested white letters. I felt black, grey, or yeloow would not have looked right.
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3069.jpg)
Here is a pice from the "step", which is the picture shown at the top in the above post.
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3070.jpg)
I am trying to show the size of the camo pattern. I only had a nickle handy. I think a bigger pattern would have been better, but I am happy with this.
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3071.jpg)
Table full of turf, trying to get the curl out of the long pieces.
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3072.jpg)
A rough area where different colors meet. I am not going to send it back, as i think it is the nature of the pattern style. What do y'all think? It is really quite hard to see in the picture.
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3073.jpg)
#6
Posted 16 May 2009 - 05:56 PM
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#7
Posted 16 May 2009 - 10:10 PM
They have been on the table for the last day with random items stack on top to flatten them out!
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#8
Posted 17 May 2009 - 12:36 AM
Yeah, the ski locker and a couple pieces were a bit curled.
They have been on the table for the last day with random items stack on top to flatten them out!
haha yteah i found that that my old college text books were a great use for flating out my hydro turf.
#9
Posted 17 May 2009 - 09:18 AM
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I am debating whether or not to install today. The weather is supposed to only get near 60 F. I think I would like it warmer for better adhesion.
EDIT: I decided to do yard work today, and wait to install this week. It is supposed to be quite a bit warmer, plus I will ba able to get some acetone to really clean the areas before application.
#10
Posted 18 May 2009 - 07:55 PM
Back hood before application
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3075.jpg)
More of the back
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3076.jpg)
And more still
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First piece down. Probably the most difficult, due to removing the backing from the letters.
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3078.jpg)
Second piece, on the step
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3079.jpg)
Another look at the first two
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3080.jpg)
Third piece, the pad in the transition
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3081.jpg)
Finished rear hatch
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3082.jpg)
Hatch open, showing rear of the boat
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3083.jpg)
Empty interior
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3084.jpg)
#11
Posted 18 May 2009 - 07:56 PM
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Slight issue with the starboard side piece.
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3086.jpg)
To align with the "rough" area, it would need to go under the pad
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3087.jpg)
I could move it back, but the contour isn't great.
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3089.jpg)
Moving on, the clean rear seating area
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3090.jpg)
Port cupholder
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3091.jpg)
and starboard side
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3092.jpg)
Piece on the middle step area
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3093.jpg)
Port again
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3094.jpg)
and starboard
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3095.jpg)
#12
Posted 18 May 2009 - 07:57 PM
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Slight interference with one piece. This probably won;t occur with other boats.
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3097.jpg)
Port side done
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3098.jpg)
I decided to trim the piece that didn't fit. I isn't great, but probably not noticeable.
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3099.jpg)
Trimmed starboard piece. Did a little better job here.
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3100.jpg)
Finished the front section
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3101.jpg)
Last of the interior, the drain section (starboard)
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3102.jpg)
Finished interior, looking forward
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3103.jpg)
and looking back
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Applied the port side piece
![Posted Image](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg35/jonw9/Seadoo/Hydro%20turf/th_100_3105.jpg)
#14
Posted 18 May 2009 - 08:01 PM
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#15
Posted 18 May 2009 - 08:22 PM
I am glad I went with grooves. When the groove is cut, it adds variation to the pattern as the colors are even all through. I think cut diamond would make the patter even less uniform.
You can see what i am talking about up top, the picture with the nickel.
#16
Posted 18 May 2009 - 08:49 PM
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#17
Posted 19 May 2009 - 09:13 AM
wow that looks great
and great work on the install! wait until you are out on the water it is awesome to stand on!
I agree. Looks great. Good job sir.
#18
Posted 19 May 2009 - 10:27 AM
After cleaning the floor areas, I was able to see just how dirty the rest of the boat is!
#19
Posted 25 May 2009 - 02:51 PM
They wife says she likes the turf even better in the daylight (instead of the "barn") and it feet good under foot.
The water was quite cold, and it was a bit windy, so I don't know how it wet traction is.
She also said it sounded quieter, and i didn't even metion that as a possibility. i thought so too, but felt maybe it was in my head.
The definitely the first thing any new owner does to their boat. I wish I bought it sooner, but kinda glad I waited for the yellow camo color.
#20
Posted 25 May 2009 - 09:08 PM
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