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    Will 2011 Z-Boat seats fit in a 2003 Ranger VS?


    With a little work...yup. To start the project I had won an eBay auction…What a deal!



    After some dry fitting I mounted the seats. The next challenge was the console.



    I decided to go with layering ½” G10 fiberglass board to make the shape I wanted.



    I then rounded the front edge, added a slot for a measuring board in the front edge, cut in the drink holders and sanded it smooth ready for finishing. For the finishing I sent the console to Tarjac. I have gained a sincere appreciation for the effort required for glass work.



    The Console is back from Tarjac with the Carbon Fiber coating finished. I still need to mount a step pad but overall it came out as planned.

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    The carbon fiber matches the rest of the panels I had dipped at Tarjac.






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    Re: Will 2011 Z-Boat seats fit in a 2003 Ranger VS? (John Leeder)

    Nice job, very clean and love how you had it finished looks factory Where did you get the fiberglass board?



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    looks like it came from the factory! i really like that console!
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    Re: (Skeet195)

    Great job. Very professional looking.
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    Sweet! Super professional looking.

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    Re: (Amistad Tackle)

    You should sent that recessed tray to Tarjac as well.

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    Re: (Mark Perry)

    Thanks all. After pricing replacement seats or skins I thought this would be the way for me to go.

    Good point Mark! I may have a project for next Fall. Next tournament is Texoma on Jan 7th then my season starts on March 17th. Not sure I can squeeze in trolly motor downtime...although I could screw down a temp carpeted cover over the hole...

    I found the Nida-Core Board on-line (not G10 Fiberglass Board). I used 4 layers of 1/2". The glass and resin was local purchase.

    http://www.lbifiberglass.com/NIDA/nida.html





    Modified by John Leeder at 4:31 PM 12/25/2011

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    Re: Will 2011 Z-Boat seats fit in a 2003 Ranger VS? (John Leeder)

    That is clean and looks factory!! Excellent job!


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    Re: Will 2011 Z-Boat seats fit in a 2003 Ranger VS? (John Leeder)

    VERY NICE !!!! GREAT LOOKING mods !!!!
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    Re: Will 2011 Z-Boat seats fit in a 2003 Ranger VS? (John Leeder)

    "If you're going to mess with the king's queens, you better watch your ace, jack!"..

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    Re: Will 2011 Z-Boat seats fit in a 2003 Ranger VS? (JeffA)

    Impressive retrofit!

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    Re: (John Leeder)

    Looks good where did you get that bad azz steering wheel or did it come factory on your boat?
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    Re: (Sandman38)

    "Luminous beings are we not this crude matter." Yoda

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    Re: (Sandman38)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Sandman38 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Looks good where did you get that bad azz steering wheel or did it come factory on your boat? </td></tr></table>

    I got that off eBay.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/BUDELL...57757


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    Re: (John Leeder)

    Thanks John one of those would look good on my bullet.
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    Re: Ranger VS boat seats

    I have often had the idea in the back of my mind to replace my bench seat with buckets but I thought it would be too hard. You have given me inspiration. Your original seat looks identical to the seat in my '99 519Vs. How did you attach the buckets? I am going to keep my eyes peeled for seats that would work.
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    Re: Ranger VS boat seats (derick881)

    Awesome job that looks way better than factory

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