420 DA Thread

[NickHadel]

My boat on the same travel lift

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Nice. What speed and rpm do you guys run down the lake with? I’m assuming most LOTO 44/420s are gassers.

 

[NickHadel]

Congrats! We're also at LOTO. Over at Formula Boats, 1mm of the Glaize.

Thanks! We’re at the 13.

 

[Lovichka 420 DA]

We are having Eric at Custom Transformations in WI make this set up for us.
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Many thanks. Very unique. Creative approach. Haven't seen one like that either.

Blue and white for aesthetics, only? Assuming you will zip camper top sides all around? If so, can you give me a ballpark $ all in ?

 

[kysearay]

Keep in mind that proce is without the flush trim kit. I ordered that separately a long time ago.

Gotcha thanks so much and did you order that flush trim kit from them also?
thanks for the help - it sure saves alot of hunting down time and I greatly appreciate!
chris

 

[Chief Ed]

I've seen 2 boats with this rather unique canvas camper top design where the supports are on the exterior, cantilevered from the hardtop thereby eliminating vertical supports that get in the way. Ignore the solar panels. View attachment 102976 View attachment 102977

Does anyone know who manufactured this setup? Thanks in advance.

Thanks for these pics. I’m working with my local canvas guy now on extending the aft shade. Showed him these and he’s going to try and duplicate it. I’ll keep you posted if he can do it with prices/pics...

 

[Lovichka 420 DA]

Thanks for these pics. I’m working with my local canvas guy now on extending the aft shade. Showed him these and he’s going to try and duplicate it. I’ll keep you posted if he can do it with prices/pics...

Please and thank you !

 

[NickHadel]

What size sheet set do you guys suggest for the v birth? And the aft stateroom? Or do you suggest any custom sheets fitted for the mattress?

 

[Blueone]

What size sheet set do you guys suggest for the v birth? And the aft stateroom? Or do you suggest any custom sheets fitted for the mattress?

We just use queens for both and tuck them under...no need to go custom

 

[NickHadel]

We just use queens for both and tuck them under...no need to go custom

That’s what I was thinking. Thanks.

 

[copb8tx]

Same with us

 

[Bottom Line]

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Yes I’m located at LOTO and the boat has been there it’s whole life. I believe someone asked for pics so here they are.

Is this the one MM had brokered? Congrats on new boat.

 

[Escapade]

Many thanks. Very unique. Creative approach. Haven't seen one like that either.

Blue and white for aesthetics, only? Assuming you will zip camper top sides all around? If so, can you give me a ballpark $ all in ?

The balance done in 0.060" poly-carbonate total cost $ 7,150 done at the boat.

 

[Lovichka 420 DA]

The balance done in 0.060" poly-carbonate total cost $ 7,150 done at the boat.

Very helpful. Thx.

 

[Jaybeaux]

We just use queens for both and tuck them under...no need to go custom

+1

 

[Escapade]

We are ( Chilly but,) in! It will take some getting used to switching to slow idle to dock! Hope to get canvas work done next.

 

[Lovichka 420 DA]

View attachment 103334 We are ( Chilly but,) in! It will take some getting used to switching to slow idle to dock! Hope to get canvas work done next.

Some say a dark blue hull takes a lot of work, but damn ain't it worth it !!!

 

[Escapade]

We just use queens for both and tuck them under...no need to go custom

No Need to go Custom. Hey I have to sleep with her! Happy wife, you know the rest...

 

[Chief Ed]

Here’s an update on the new cockpit shade for our boat. Frame is made with cantilevered supports from the hardtop (no vertical poles). Material in photos is only temporary for making a pattern. Very happy thus far. Will post pics when the canvas goes on next week.

Side bar - I’m 6’3” and its made high enough so I don’t need to duck while entering through the transom door. Also, access to the bow around the sides is still very easy...

 

[Lovichka 420 DA]

Here’s an update on the new cockpit shade for our boat. Frame is made with cantilevered supports from the hardtop (no vertical poles). Material in photos is only temporary for making a pattern. Very happy thus far. Will post pics when the canvas goes on next week.

Side bar - I’m 6’3” and its made high enough so I don’t need to duck while entering through the transom door. Also, access to the bow around the sides is still very easy...

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Magnificent. That's precisely what I'm looking for, but without success. Can you share the contact info for the fabricator? Thx in advance.

 

[Lovichka 420 DA]

@Lovichka 420 DA - attached are a few pics I took today showing how you have to insert the stove top at an angle to get it to clear the lip of the counter:

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View attachment 101104 - almost there ...
View attachment 101105 - fully inserted ...

Like that ol expression, if ya can't fix it with a hammer, ya just need a bigger hammer !

Followed your very helpful instructions but she still just wouldn't fit. So, like any modern cro magnon man, I gave the drawer some verbal encouragement and a darn good tug outward. Sure enough bought myself the 1/2 inch of space I needed. My guess is I'm the 1st person in 16 years to put the cover where it belongs. Many thanks.

I love Club Sea Ray !!