Carver 3207 Revised - 2015 projects & bow thruster

[Mkemper]

I like the vinyl idea and I think I will try it. I have very little countertop so I am not too concerned about the weight of granite, but honestly the vinyl overlay looks easier to complete. I have too many projects as a whole and time is a high priority for me.

Where did you buy this vinyl from?

Amazon. They sell it in shorter lengths as well.

Link
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2NYTC4/ref ... us?ie=UTF8

[jwrape]

I have to say, you have the most creative and original 3207 I've seen. I love these improvements. I wish more older boat owners would do things like this to update their boats. Love your ideas and fiberglass work. My wife loves the shelves in the salon. I think I am going to do something similar on that wall in mine as well. Good Work.

[Mkemper]

Well I haven't updated this in a while. Couple new things

Updated the forward berth:
New covers
Refaced the cabinets

Installed a windlass:

Forward berth update

New & old


New cushion covers

[Mkemper]

Completed pic's

[Mkemper]

Before

[Mkemper]

Video on the install

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pUBTSougqfA

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http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pUBTSougqfA

[Mkemper]

Last year I installed a stern thruster which I do not think I metioned here

In looking at the Side shift model I noticed a lot of simulatities with a Minn Kota. I found a dual set up Minn kota 65# each of thrust on craigslist. purchased it for $130. quite a bargin but he did not have any of the controls. Perfect fit because I didn't want any of the controls. Sold the dual set up bracket which I did not need for $100. so for $30 I got a 1K new setup (minn kota). The side shift has 121lb of thrust mine has 130lb of thrust. Below is a outline of the project.

Minn kota dual setup



checking out the bracket I made out of aluminum



Wiring diagram- 24v with rev. solenoids

[Mkemper]

Motors mounted



mounting



Completed

[Mkemper]

mounted the batteries and controls in the Aft Stateroom closet



cover on



Helm controls

[Mkemper]

Quick video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8tc02m7Jtc