1997 Astro Re-carpet job

[Bob Smith]

Well, while I've been waiting to to get the money together for engine rebuild (almost there!) I have been working on other things on the boat to keep me busy. Removing useless rear side bunks on the trailer and stripping the boat completely and recarpeting, redoing the uphostery, new hinges, adding a console/step (to the rear deck), adding a passenger rod organizer (Organizer and console designed and built by Bob's custom aftermarket retrofits, Inc.!). Below are a few pictures for your entertainment!

pardon the blueish tint, I had the boat under the tarp during th brighter days and it was still hot!











and now that you see what she looked like completely naked I will show you how she looked once I dressed her in some new clothes!













Pictures don't do it justice. It turned out really nice.

[MississippiBoy]

Wow, Bob. That looks awesome. If pictures don't do it justice, then it must be awe-inspiring in person.

[Stinkies Daddy]

Freekin nice job!

[Bob Smith]

I'm hoping to get it back from Florida before Oct 10-12. I have a two day business meeting at Guntersville State Park. I'm hoping to stay a couple of extra days and get me some fishing in!

[Basscrazie]

Nice job indeed.What kind of adhesive do you use?

[Bob Smith]

Originally Posted by Basscrazie

Nice job indeed.What kind of adhesive do you use?

For the bulk area I used the marine grade carpet glue they had at the carpet distributor for $25 a gal (I used 1 1/2 gals) and for the detail work like the doors and tight corners I used a quart of the contact cement for carpet (only way to go, that stuff is fantastic).

[bamabassman]

great job bob. you gonna call me when you get here? or are ya gonna get a hold of chris? i'll try to meet ya'll ifn ya are gonna be here on a weekend AND bama ain't on da tube. early morning will be great! call me and let me know ok?

[MIbasser]

Looks like a new boat Bob. Great job!

[Bob Smith]

Originally Posted by bamabassman

great job bob. you gonna call me when you get here? or are ya gonna get a hold of chris? i'll try to meet ya'll ifn ya are gonna be here on a weekend AND bama ain't on da tube. early morning will be great! call me and let me know ok?

That dirty bird, Chris, is now the Tournament Director in the Bartow County Bass Club and the Christian Bass Anglers of Cartersville. He just sunk himself into debt for about 15 years on a 2008 Skeeter I-Class with a 250 HP Yamaha Series II motor. It was the demo boat for Jasper Marine (Jasper, GA). He blew up that 2.4 ltr Mod VP (Merc) on the Blazer and has to get that fixed to get rid of it.
I will be coming over on a Sunday, so I will definitely holler at ya. The meeting is on a Monday and Tuesday. If all goes well, I was thinking of tacking on another couple of days (ya got an extra bedroom?).

[Bob Smith]

Originally Posted by MIbasser

Looks like a new boat Bob. Great job!

it feels that way too. It is amazing how good a quality carpet feels. This is a 20 weight carpet and you can tell the difference. I have a couple of buds with Rangers and it appears to be the same kind that they use in the Z520.

[Basscrazie]

The looks of the new plush carpet makes me think about redoing mine..

[Bob Smith]

Originally Posted by Basscrazie

The looks of the new plush carpet makes me think about redoing mine..

GO FOR IT! You won't regret it!

[bamabassman]

yes bob we have an extra room for ya pal. anytime. just call us buddy. we are going to guntersville state park this wekend, momma wants to get away for some "us" time,lol. and hey bob...she is OUT FISHING ME!! hahaha love it too. love to see her catch dem bass. she is really getting into it. she has her own putor now and she is gonna get her own thing going here on the site so she can brag about her catches,lmao. i love it. give us a call and we'll set it up pal.

[Bob Smith]

I'm hoping to spend more time on them 'Bama waters when I get my boat back up and running. You can bet that we'll being soaking some baits together!