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Ridge Runner posted 11-16-2007 11:58 PM ET (US)
Just finished up the modifications to my 2005 130 Sport, though some members maybe interested in the finished boat.
Modifications:
Mercury Trophy Sport 4 Blade Prop
Battery On/Off Switch
3–switch Main Fuse Panel
Icom VHF
Digital 4 Foot VHF Antenna
Jensen Stereo with direct iPod connection
Poly-Planar Gimbal Mount for Stereo
Poly-Planar Box Speakers mounted under the bench seat
Removed Cup Holder add 3” Stainless Steel Deck Plate
Garmin 498C GPS/SONAR mounted on SS Deck Plate
Volt Meter
Hour Meter
Bulk Head Mounted Compass
Schmitt Evolution Stainless Steel 13.5” Steering Wheel
Stainless Steel Horn
2 – Attwood LED Cabin Lights
Rule Bilge Pump
Yamaha Mini 10 Micron Fuel/Water Separator
Moeller 3 gallon auxiliary Fuel Tank
Yeti 100 Quart Cooler
2 – Rail Mounted Rod Holders
2 - Rear Seat Mounted Rod Holders
Fire Extinguisher
All wiring is run through the factory harness; all fittings are bedded with 3M 4200 sealant.

More pictures
jimh posted 11-17-2007 10:34 AM ET (US)
The boat looks great. I like that steering wheel.
Ridge Runner posted 11-17-2007 11:03 AM ET (US)
Thank you Jim, That means alot comming from you.
Wavos Davos posted 11-17-2007 12:29 PM ET (US)
Ridge Runner,
Can't tell you how thrilled I was to read your post this morning. I bought a 2005 130 Sport this summer, and modifying it is my winter project. You have given me new ideas about what is possible. Thank you so much for including the pictures in Photbucket.
I am curious why you selected the Garmin 498C? It appears you put a great deal of thought into all of your modifications.
Thanks, Dave
Ridge Runner posted 11-17-2007 01:13 PM ET (US)
Dave,
I looked at alot of GPS/SONAR units. The 498C was discontinued last year but you can find them for a great price on the internet, I paid $450 w/transducer for mine. I really like that it has built in G2 Blue Water Charts as well as a data card slot, plus its has a dual beam transducer with temp sensor. If you take out your cup holder a 3" deck plate fits perfect and makes a great place to mount the unit. If you are going to install a gimball mount stereo you should avoid the Poly-Planar mount it was very difficult to install the radio in. Let me know if you would like any more ifo...all in I'd say I put about 60 man hours into the rigging. - Joe

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Author	Topic: Modified 130 Sport - Finished!
Ridge Runner	posted 11-16-2007 11:58 PM ET (US) Just finished up the modifications to my 2005 130 Sport, though some members maybe interested in the finished boat. Modifications: Mercury Trophy Sport 4 Blade Prop Battery On/Off Switch 3–switch Main Fuse Panel Icom VHF Digital 4 Foot VHF Antenna Jensen Stereo with direct iPod connection Poly-Planar Gimbal Mount for Stereo Poly-Planar Box Speakers mounted under the bench seat Removed Cup Holder add 3” Stainless Steel Deck Plate Garmin 498C GPS/SONAR mounted on SS Deck Plate Volt Meter Hour Meter Bulk Head Mounted Compass Schmitt Evolution Stainless Steel 13.5” Steering Wheel Stainless Steel Horn 2 – Attwood LED Cabin Lights Rule Bilge Pump Yamaha Mini 10 Micron Fuel/Water Separator Moeller 3 gallon auxiliary Fuel Tank Yeti 100 Quart Cooler 2 – Rail Mounted Rod Holders 2 - Rear Seat Mounted Rod Holders Fire Extinguisher All wiring is run through the factory harness; all fittings are bedded with 3M 4200 sealant. More pictures
jimh	posted 11-17-2007 10:34 AM ET (US) The boat looks great. I like that steering wheel.
Ridge Runner	posted 11-17-2007 11:03 AM ET (US) Thank you Jim, That means alot comming from you.
Wavos Davos	posted 11-17-2007 12:29 PM ET (US) Ridge Runner, Can't tell you how thrilled I was to read your post this morning. I bought a 2005 130 Sport this summer, and modifying it is my winter project. You have given me new ideas about what is possible. Thank you so much for including the pictures in Photbucket. I am curious why you selected the Garmin 498C? It appears you put a great deal of thought into all of your modifications. Thanks, Dave
Ridge Runner	posted 11-17-2007 01:13 PM ET (US) Dave, I looked at alot of GPS/SONAR units. The 498C was discontinued last year but you can find them for a great price on the internet, I paid $450 w/transducer for mine. I really like that it has built in G2 Blue Water Charts as well as a data card slot, plus its has a dual beam transducer with temp sensor. If you take out your cup holder a 3" deck plate fits perfect and makes a great place to mount the unit. If you are going to install a gimball mount stereo you should avoid the Poly-Planar mount it was very difficult to install the radio in. Let me know if you would like any more ifo...all in I'd say I put about 60 man hours into the rigging. - Joe