Kalen427 Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Finally got my gatorstep in for my rear seat step. My original plan was to build it 3 sheets high with the bottom 2 sheets only being a 1” thick frame (hollow in the center), and the top sheet being hinged. This would give me the same height as the seats and would also give additional storage When you flip up the top. But, with how freaking expensive the HDPE is I decided to just do this for now. I may revisit the rest of the plan later. But I think this looks good enough to work till the off season! Raisin' Cain, MWCasper and Birddog7.62 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxvet Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Looks great! Did you cut the HDPE yourself? Where did your get the material from and how much?? Did you hinge it? Kalen427 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalen427 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Thanks! Yes I cut it myself. Built a template out of MDF, then used a spiral flush bit to route it out of 1” HDPE, and a round over bit for the edges. It is not hinged, it snaps in like the OEM seat does. I’ve actually had the HDPE for a couple years. I’d bought it from a plastic supplier when I lived in Boise still. It was a leftover piece they had cut off from doing a project and I paid almost nothing for it. When I was building this I tried to source more to build it taller like I mentioned, but for a 48 x 24 sheet it was like $170, and id have to buy 2 of those! So for now, it stays how it is haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxvet Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 cool! I've done the same process for my overhead wakesurf racks. 1/2" HDPE. Kalen427 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalen427 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 I wish HDPE was cheaper! So many cool things you can do with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxvet Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Also I noticed in your picture, MB put a very large access panel over the fuel tank. Finally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalen427 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Yes they did! I had some fun with that also... grip tape and some lead wake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowplease Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 First set of the year tonight in MN! Birddog7.62, Sbentz101 and Kalen427 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbentz101 Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 Lake finally thawed today, water not even 50 degrees and had to get in already to keep working on my new dock setup. Stupid cold so be a bit before any surfing. bloodiestcadaver and Kalen427 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birddog7.62 Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 On 5/13/2020 at 8:45 PM, Kalen427 said: Finally got my gatorstep in for my rear seat step. My original plan was to build it 3 sheets high with the bottom 2 sheets only being a 1” thick frame (hollow in the center), and the top sheet being hinged. This would give me the same height as the seats and would also give additional storage When you flip up the top. But, with how freaking expensive the HDPE is I decided to just do this for now. I may revisit the rest of the plan later. But I think this looks good enough to work till the off season! kalen AKA desertshaka! Kalen427 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalen427 Posted May 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 My identity has been compromised 😔 Birddog7.62 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxvet Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 It will probably be a real long time before we see premium price of $1.59 again. This was from 3 weeks ago. Already hiked to $1.87 today. This time last year - $3.19, so can’t complain too much! Sbentz101, Kalen427 and Birddog7.62 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raisin' Cain Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 On 5/13/2020 at 10:45 PM, Kalen427 said: Finally got my gatorstep in for my rear seat step. My original plan was to build it 3 sheets high with the bottom 2 sheets only being a 1” thick frame (hollow in the center), and the top sheet being hinged. This would give me the same height as the seats and would also give additional storage When you flip up the top. But, with how freaking expensive the HDPE is I decided to just do this for now. I may revisit the rest of the plan later. But I think this looks good enough to work till the off season! Looks AWESOME!!! My rear seat will need to be re-done after this summer. I think I might do this. No one ever sits there anyway. Has anyone ever added the walk through pads on the engine covers? Kalen427 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raisin' Cain Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 Prov.Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanzo Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Looks great! I've been planning a similar project for my '05. I also was looking at either 2 or 3 sheets to get the step flush with the seat cushion surface. Good news it the rear center seat on the '05 is much smaller than yours. Was the HDPE smooth, or did it have a slight textured surface, like a cutting board? I've heard the Gatorstep might not stick well to the textured surface? Kalen427 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalen427 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Lanzo said: Looks great! I've been planning a similar project for my '05. I also was looking at either 2 or 3 sheets to get the step flush with the seat cushion surface. Good news it the rear center seat on the '05 is much smaller than yours. Was the HDPE smooth, or did it have a slight textured surface, like a cutting board? I've heard the Gatorstep might not stick well to the textured surface? It was smooth, I’m not sure how it would work on the textured... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyinboards Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 couple from this weekend. Birddog7.62, ShortBusF22, bloodiestcadaver and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 Beautiful boat Ian!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperryd Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 1st day out with the longboard mounted up. Found out it's almost impossible to ride tandem with regular and goofy riders. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbb22 Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 On 5/14/2020 at 10:49 AM, Kalen427 said: Yes they did! I had some fun with that also... grip tape and some lead wake! I have another 300 of lead sitting on the dock...……..brilliant idea. No worries of the extra weight on the fuel tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalen427 Posted June 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 It's spread out enough that I'm not concerned. I weigh about 200lbs and if I stand in the center of the tank it flexes somewhat but not a ton. The 50lb bags spread out don't seem to flex it at all. It also has built in ribbing and gussets to keep it stout, I have checked it several times and it all seems to be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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