Project Boat: 2009 180 Challenger

[YYZRC]

Picked the boat up in late July. What a great boat for the money! It came with the upgraded trailer with surge brakes. Slowly working on it.

EVA foam decking from Komin Foam. I created a custom template. Sea Doo Challenger 180 Eva Foam Decking at Wholesale Price - Komin

Jet Armor interior including replacement middle rear cushion (only seat bottoms installed so far). I also replaced the foam as it was time. Good quality product and fair pricing. JetArmor Seat Covers Upholstery Set for 2008 Sea-Doo Challenger 180

Custom dash work to accommodate Simrad Cruise 9. Work in progress.

New Bimini top in white Stamoid material.

Also a bunch of small changes - removed decals, painted ski locker with epoxy paint, replaced horn and bilge thru-hull with stainless, new strap for walk-through windshield and swim ladder, replaced pole all-around light with permanent light on tower, stainless grab handle on stern.

 

[YYZRC]

I also installed the Jet Boat Pilot thrust vector but I hate the impact to high speed steering so I will be removing it.

 

[Gina H]

Great job!
I have a 2006 Challenger with no bimini. Would like to have one installed. Any recommendations?
I especially am interested where you got the snap on cockpit cover?

 

[YYZRC]

The Bimini was a Sea-Doo option at the time.

The cockpit and bow covers were custom made. I will be selling them in a couple of months.

 

[Gina H]

If the cover fits my 2006, I might be interested. Why will you sell it?

 

[YYZRC]

Selling because I am replacing with white to match the Bimini.

 

[Gforce1]

I sent you an enquiry re the deck material. I still have the original carpet but looking a bit sad. I’m interested in what u did to trailer as I’m about to update brakes & axel on mine. Also interested in your other mods.

 

[YYZRC]

I have a complete set of EVA foam decking for sale, exact same as pictured on my boat.

Trailer I bled the brakes and replaced the tires.

 

[YYZRC]

Had the jet drive parts powder coated.

 

[YYZRC]

Does anyone know where to buy magnesium anodes? Seems that only zinc are available.

 

[alainm]

I just searched for magnesium anodes boat on the net and I got quite a few results, even some in Ontario.