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My car (and boat) are in Motor Trend's Truck Trend!!!!!
29 November 2009 - 12:16 AM
a couple months ago i submitted some reader rides for motor trend's truck trend and opened the January/February 2010 issue I got in the mail today and there i am on page 73
[How To] Hydro-Turf Installation
06 May 2009 - 01:40 AM
This is a how-to for Hydro-Turf traction mats in my 2001 Challenger without factory mats.
Hydro-Turf is "Grey" in "Cut Diamond" pattern
Materials Required:
-Hydro-Turf
-All-Purpose Cleaner ( Hydro-turf only recomends something to remove dirt and oil, I used Simple Green But feel free to use any product you like)
-Roll of paper towels (for applying and drying all-purpose cleaner)
Time Required for Installation:
1.5-2 Hours (varies depending on size of boat and number of people helping)
Skill Level Required for Installation:
Novice
Step by Step:
1. Remove Hydro-Turf from box and lay pieces out as some may be curved from shipping. May want to use heavy object to apply pressure to help flatten traction mats (I find old college text books worked great)
2. Organize Hydro-Turf in the pattern of your sportboat to help identify the location of the pre-cut sections
3. Prep surface (I contact Hydro-Turf about the raised dimples on the floor and they said it is NOT required to sand smooth. The glue will still hold as long as pressure is applied during install)
It is recomended to work in small areas (I worked piece by piece during steps 3 and 4)
***Make sure surface is clean and dry before preceding to next step***
4. Using the pattern your layed out in step 2; Peel off the backing and apply Hydro-Turf Mats to the proper location. Once the mat is set in place apply firm pressure on the area to allow the glue to grip. According to Hydro-Turf the glue is activated with pressure.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all the Hydro-Turf is applied to the SportBoat. ( I worked from front to back but there is no specific order that you must apply the mats)
***According to Hydro-Turf the mats must cure for 24 hours before use***
5. Enjoy your Hydro-Turf Traction Mats!
(note in this final pic the kit for the 2001 Challenger has 3 cut mats to place on the blue engine cover but I chose to only install the middle mat)
Hydro-Turf is "Grey" in "Cut Diamond" pattern
Materials Required:
-Hydro-Turf
-All-Purpose Cleaner ( Hydro-turf only recomends something to remove dirt and oil, I used Simple Green But feel free to use any product you like)
-Roll of paper towels (for applying and drying all-purpose cleaner)
Time Required for Installation:
1.5-2 Hours (varies depending on size of boat and number of people helping)
Skill Level Required for Installation:
Novice
Step by Step:
1. Remove Hydro-Turf from box and lay pieces out as some may be curved from shipping. May want to use heavy object to apply pressure to help flatten traction mats (I find old college text books worked great)
2. Organize Hydro-Turf in the pattern of your sportboat to help identify the location of the pre-cut sections
3. Prep surface (I contact Hydro-Turf about the raised dimples on the floor and they said it is NOT required to sand smooth. The glue will still hold as long as pressure is applied during install)
It is recomended to work in small areas (I worked piece by piece during steps 3 and 4)
***Make sure surface is clean and dry before preceding to next step***
4. Using the pattern your layed out in step 2; Peel off the backing and apply Hydro-Turf Mats to the proper location. Once the mat is set in place apply firm pressure on the area to allow the glue to grip. According to Hydro-Turf the glue is activated with pressure.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all the Hydro-Turf is applied to the SportBoat. ( I worked from front to back but there is no specific order that you must apply the mats)
***According to Hydro-Turf the mats must cure for 24 hours before use***
5. Enjoy your Hydro-Turf Traction Mats!
(note in this final pic the kit for the 2001 Challenger has 3 cut mats to place on the blue engine cover but I chose to only install the middle mat)
The GTX
30 March 2009 - 11:28 PM
well most of you have seen my Challenger so here is my other Doo; a 1996 GTX with the 787cc rotax; and everything works! even the gas 
; I actually really wish my challenger had the cool multifunction guage that gave different readouts like water/air temp; max/average speed; compas; etc.
and my other family hauler; 21ft; 1998 American classic; all aluminum floor; 75 merc on the back
; I actually really wish my challenger had the cool multifunction guage that gave different readouts like water/air temp; max/average speed; compas; etc.and my other family hauler; 21ft; 1998 American classic; all aluminum floor; 75 merc on the back
ordered my hydro-turf today!
30 March 2009 - 11:07 PM
well I ordered a hydro-turf kit for my challenger today! got the gray with the cut diamond pattern. I can't wait to get it installed and i will be sure to post up pics once complete 
what I was up to today
29 March 2009 - 09:38 PM
well; weather was kind of bad hear today for boating so i decided to do some more work on my Challenger;
first; replaced the missing logo in the steering wheel
next i mixed up some 2 part loctight marine epoxy to put on the bottom hull in the areas where the gellcoat was getting thin. I will sand and paint next weekend
first; replaced the missing logo in the steering wheel
next i mixed up some 2 part loctight marine epoxy to put on the bottom hull in the areas where the gellcoat was getting thin. I will sand and paint next weekend
