New to me 72 Skier

Not an expert, never have done it, but I remember JoeinNY saying he bent rub rail around the bends by pushing a 2 x 4 around it to push it against the hull.....if that helps at all.

Like the 2x4 tip.

And I might add leave the Coors Light and CQ at home too 

samudj01 wrote: Who is that driving your boat ...haven't seen that guy in a bit.

It doesn’t seem quite believable but every time I talk to him lately he is on the road to a job site doing work for Quinner - it doesn’t make no damn sense and yet it’s true

Spent the weekend at farm/lake. Got the rubrail done, steering installed, throttle on (the lever was in my truck in need of a set screw). Also bent a rope minder out of a 3’ half round stick. Not perfect but a decent first try. May try again. Think 2.5’ would be better as it would be a little shorter. Also got new step pads from jet on eBay. They are awesome. Have the old ones that are in decent shape if anyone wants to make an offer.

Tried to get the wiring started but the 10’ wire harness we bought from skidim seems short. I remember it being tight on the Tique but it seemed even shorter this time. Thoughts?  EDIT: It is short.  Last time we used a 16' harness from Ebasic Power.  Ordered one and will do elec soon.

Another question. Can’t see the tique gas tank right now. What fittings should be on fuel tank to connect fuel line? Right angle>>check valve>>barbed fitting??? Thanks.

Thanks Ken...I'll look for an anti siphon barbed fitting...see that Skidim has it for our next order if I can't find locally.  And just to confirm, since these fittings are NPT, NO yellow tape is needed, correct?

Got the gas tank installed along with some T-trim. Also mounted the throttle. The upholstery is ready and unfortunately we didnt get to pick it up. Hoping to hear the engine is done soon. We will see. Next up, probably start wiring.

I'm going to have to take the time and review this thread from the beginning, you guys do great work.  That gel work looks amazing and the flooring is classic.  This is going to be a great looking boat when done. 

Jesse was able to pick up the seats today. See pics below. The white tabs on the rear cushion will be orange vinyl in a few weeks.

Part of a roll cage Ken- these boys are from NC after all !  I think it's a work in progress-

On our minds but a project that is on the back burner. We need to find better aluminum stock. Half round just isn’t right and that is the best we have found (found that at McMaster).

David the original was made out of stainless- don't know if that makes it easier or harder to find if it matters. I just looked up Taco but it is pre drilled on 6" centers like their rub rail.

samudj01 wrote: Need help. How to hook up this tach (pics below). We are used to 4 wires. This has 3 obvious hookups: the light, positive and negative. Thoughts on hooking up all 4 wires (pos, neg, light and signal)? Will the signal wire be doubled up on the pos or neg?

To be honest, I’m not sure I have an answer. I love the Nautolex but not sure we found a glue we love. One issue is that it is a vinyl so air doesn’t get in once it is laid. Our favorite was contact cement bc it is basically dry when you lay down the product. The 88 glue wasn’t drying after a week or so. And I don’t think I’d recommend the outdoor carpet glue we used either. I may try a vinyl flooring glue or use contact cement again. Sorry I don’t have a better response. If you do use the 88 give it plenty of time for the water to evaporate as per the instructions. I think that is what gets trapped and doesn’t let it set up.