Pontoon Boat & Deck Boat Forum

Just curious... I've done several things to my toon to enhance the experience. Wondering what others have done?

I have:
Added VHF with 8' antenna
Added raw water wash down
Added 6" cleats (mine hade NONE)
Added wake board speakers, amp, subwoofer
Added 2nd battery with ACR
Added door in seat base for more storage
Added loud hauler (PA horn)
Changed all lights to LED
Added steering wheel spinner

On Trailer:
Added Smith lighted boat guides
Added back-up camera
Changed all lights to LED

I guess I'm looking for more "projects"....

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Let's see...

Second and third batteries, with Blue Sea Add-a-battery ACR.
Third Bimini over back deck.
GBU-83D Anti-matter cannon.
Thermohydropizeotelekinetic fish retrieval system (beams 'em right into an Ixian No-Space).
Cadillac Tail Fins.
"Act Old Later" logo on the side tin (both sides).

Cocktail Height Table with 2 floor mounts
Added USB, Blue Tooth and extra speakers to the stereo
Extra Cup Holders
Extra storage bins by way of tinted plastic file holders
Bottle Opener on the helm
Flashlight as well as spotlight mounts so they are always in the same place
Extra power ports
Tripod style tow bar
Step plate over the open motor pod
Fishing rod holders on each side
Cleat for just anchoring on the bow
Voltage Gauge, Water Depth/Temp Gauge, Hour Meter
Rubber coated wire used to secure ropes and bumpers while underway

Did a little fabrication on a home grill. Mounted it on two gas bass boat cylinders. Hit the handle it rises up to cook on, push the handles down, it tucks itself down , out the way of driving.
VHF. antenna on the light mask over the top had a 12 volt car alarm wired that for the horn. LOL
85 pound, Lazer trolling motor. Three bank Battery charger, two trolling motor batters, LED, 18w Work lights, tied them into the other fog lights. Surrounded by LEDs two sets, Blue and GF likes pink so blue on top, pink on the toons. Blue lights and floor lights are on a rheostat I build by the drivers seat and the bass boost.
LED cup holder, blue floor light, Skinny dipping lights... LOL Just the one blue strip and the little floor red light.
Replaced the captains seat with a storage bench seat found on craigs list, where two can sit beside each other while driving. And a little Chilling the most flag I found on e bay.
Stereo rocks.
Kenwood Marine with bluetooth. Kenwood speakers on the outside two facing front, two on the rear off the stereo.
Amp is kicker 1100 watts. JL Audio on the inside with a 10 kenwood sub. 5 channel amp .
Lowrance 7 on the dash, Xm, love my automatic anchor wench, put a remote on the dash to. GF and I have it worked out now, I can get it up where she can handle it from the drivers seat.
6 low pro rod holders that screw in for striper fishing (trolling) in the fall.
And of course the beer holders in the last picture. They went on before the stereo went in.










Skinny dipping lights.



My tikki torches.





VHF antenna



Did want to mention the lowrance 7 does double duty with the bass boat.

Little River is a hard act to follow
LED docking lights
Trolling motor and 2nd Battery
Tachometer, now all I have to do is get it to work
Power port for electronics
Cover
Combo GPS/Fishfinder, now I have to learn how to use it.
New trailer
New prop
2nd fuel tank
Replaced bent prop shaft
Replace steering gear and cable

I am trying to not do to many upgrades...trying to save money for the big upgrade to a toon that is 30 years newer. It is always tempting to put a lot more into this one especially when I read the forum.

"edit" forgot the rear view mirror

I'll start with the things I didn't upgrade.............. the cross members, side trim, and ummmm some of the ummmm.....

Started with an 800$ fixer upper and finished with about 9000$ invested over 4-5 years on a complete restoration, triple tube add on, an used Suzuki DF140.

I guess I am waaaay behind based on what some of the others have done. I have added:
Satellite Radio-love it!!
Stern flag staff for U.S. Flag
Mounted flagstaff off left and right Bimini uprights for pirate flags
2 additional speakers in side of helm stand for total of 6 with 100 w amp...great sound!
Lowrance Elite 5 combo unit ( upgraded from elite 4)
Sea star hydraulic steering ( shoulda done it the day I bought it)
72 qt Yetti ice cooler ( worth every penny and then some)
Custom lettering for vessel name on rear gate.

Will be under skinning this fall

Oh boy,guess I'm really showing my age here. I put a bigger motor on and made some rod holders. The rest of my time is spent using the boat.

Trolling Motor
2 AGM Batteries with Blue Sea
Stainless Quick Fender Releases
Stainless Rod Holders ( which I mainly use for flags)
Sat Radio
$300 Pontoon Mirror - Love it but not the price!
Front Under Deck Ladder
Blue LED Light Strips Under Deck
Second Bimini - Now Full Coverage- Best Idea Ever in Missouri Heat
Grill with Rail Mounts

vlxerdon wrote:Oh boy,guess I'm really showing my age here. I put a bigger motor on and made some rod holders. The rest of my time is spent using the boat.

^^^ I subscribe to this ^^^

I'm flat out gone 240 plus days a year so I try to make the most of my time home and hit the water as much as we can. Have logged 75 plus hours in roughly 6 weeks of home time and will do my best to log some more this time home. Going to be hanging a bigger motor as there is more beer and chicken wings to be found on the shore of Norris Lake....

I have done a ton of work to our 2 month old boat....and plenty more to come. here is just a taste

led lights in every cup holder
3 amps, 1 for a 12" sub that's sits under the helm but on top of the new storage draws out of sight
1 amp for a new set of rear facing speakers
1 amp for a set of directional speakers that attach to the rail and point to the side of the boat out on the water
a switch bank to control the amps
a USB plugin for cell phone charging
solar panels to charge while docked
large platform to the back for grilling (2 pedestal grills)
a large table with 2 pedestals across the motor pod to help with all the grilled food
programmable and remote control led under lighting

Xscash, love those under deck lights in the video. You got to give it up where you got them. LOL

LittleRiver wrote:Xscash, love those under deck lights in the video. You got to give it up where you got them. LOL

here you go! http://www.gouly-led.com/en/ProductShow.asp?ID=167
I have a friend that only does commercial led lighting.....I do 12v electrical and have never seen a kit like these in the auto industry so I figured it would stand out a bit more. I ordered 2 60' kits and did a friends boat also. Pretty sweet. FYI, this is a 12v kit.

Xscash wrote:

LittleRiver wrote:Xscash, love those under deck lights in the video. You got to give it up where you got them. LOL

here you go! http://www.gouly-led.com/en/ProductShow.asp?ID=167
I have a friend that only does commercial led lighting.....I do 12v electrical and have never seen a kit like these in the auto industry so I figured it would stand out a bit more. I ordered 2 60' kits and did a friends boat also. Pretty sweet. FYI, this is a 12v kit.

Thank you.
Just so i'm sure what you said. One 60' kit did yours ,, the other was for a friend correct?

If you have time some time, would you mind taking a picture of how you have them mounted? Just a phone photo will work. I would thank you for it.
Have to admit, its the most awesome set of lights, I've seen on a toon and you have my vote.

Didn't see a price on the link either but will send them a e mail.
Thanks for the help.

Xscash, do you have an pictures of your grill setup in action?