This years winter upgrade

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This years winter upgrade

#1 Post by steve1313 » Fri Feb 15, 2019 3:38 am

Even though my boat is only two years old, and I love it, When the weather gets cold and I can't use my boat, my mind starts thinking about what I can do to upgrade it for the coming season. Last year it was adding a NMEA 2000 network so I could get engine data on my chartplotter. This year I decided to upgrade the audio with a new amp and subwoofer, which I've purchased and will install as soon as the weather starts to warm up.

I have also been thinking about adding a grill, but I just couldn't think of a way to mount it or a place to put it. I wanted somewhere it would be functional, but not always in the way. I've seen brackets that let a grill hang off the side of the boat, but If I used those, I'd have to take the grill off because the grill would be in the way when pulling into my slip. I thought about creating some sort of sliding bracket to let it slid back into the boat when not in use, but that idea was questionable and never really took off.

I have some dead space behind my helm seat, and I've seen some boats that have an "entertainment center" there which typically has a sink in it, etc. So I decided to have a custom "grill center" built. It's basically a counter top sized to hold the grill, with storage underneath when the grill isn't being used (and cooled off), and some other storage drawers. After about 10 revisions, I've finally settled on a design and it should be ready in a couple of weeks. I think it's going to add a new dimension to my boat. Can't wait!
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Re: This years winter upgrade

#2 Post by Marc K » Sat Feb 16, 2019 1:40 am

Nice layout, very functional and attractive. The raised lip around the top counter surface is a critical component!
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Re: This years winter upgrade

#3 Post by bansil » Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:06 am

Honestly since we have been using our Blackstone propane griddle...we dont need or want a grill on the boat, rv or camping.
Look at my 4th of July pictures in build thread from last year, a griddle is so much better for cooking anything like 50,60,70's diner and moar.

Look at that option, you might be surprised
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Re: This years winter upgrade

#4 Post by steve1313 » Thu Feb 21, 2019 3:41 am

Bansil- Thanks for your thoughts on the griddle. I've used griddles before and prefer a regular grill. Simply personal preference. If I want a griddle like surface, I can just add a cast iron griddle pan and have the best of both worlds.
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Re: This years winter upgrade

#5 Post by bansil » Fri Feb 22, 2019 3:11 pm

:thumbsup

But I can sound like a 2yr old playing pots and pan drums in the kitchen, :mrgreen: with all the SS bowls for steaming and stuff :happy
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Re: This years winter upgrade

#6 Post by steve1313 » Thu Mar 28, 2019 3:56 am

And here's the finished product installed in the boat. I'm really happy with the way this turned out. I was hoping it looked like it came from the factory with the boat, and I think I accomplished that goal.

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Re: This years winter upgrade

#7 Post by curtiscapk » Thu Mar 28, 2019 6:29 am

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#8 Post by TWB » Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:44 am

That looks great!!
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#9 Post by bansil » Thu Mar 28, 2019 3:46 pm

:thumbsup very nice, looks oem also.

How deep is it? Got picture of grill stored yet? :mrgreen:
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Re: This years winter upgrade

#10 Post by steve1313 » Tue Apr 02, 2019 3:53 am

I consider this project a 100% success!
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Re: This years winter upgrade

#11 Post by riplipper » Tue Apr 02, 2019 4:45 am

That looks freaking awesome, great work!! What material did you use for the cabinet?
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Re: This years winter upgrade

#12 Post by bansil » Wed Apr 03, 2019 1:09 am

:thumbsup
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#13 Post by steve1313 » Wed Apr 03, 2019 3:09 am

It's 12" deep and it's made out of 3/4" king starboard with a Corian countertop. It was pricey, but I'm really pleased with the quality of the work. It was made by Boat Outfitters in Florida, which is the OEM for a lot of boat manufacturers.
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Re: This years winter upgrade

#14 Post by Marc K » Thu Apr 04, 2019 11:34 am

I am impressed at just how OEM it looks! Very nice indeed.

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Re: This years winter upgrade

#15 Post by Puto » Sun Aug 02, 2020 8:31 am

Holy Crap Steve, that is awesome!!! How deep is it (can it fit a Weber Q?) and how much did it run? I want want want this!!!!!

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