[ColoradoDiablo]

Right On The Money Oregon!! LOL

[Andy b]

Originally Posted by Oregondunes

Is that Cranky Reaction Syndrome ?

You can’t beat the laws of physics



right now i'm gona have to find a good place to hide........

[ShabahZ280]

Originally Posted by Andy b

So a thread that started out as a simple question about smart tabs has turned into a bit of a projects thread! (Maybe admin could do a bit of housekeeping for me)

Just start some new threads! New topics for new questions and new projects! Feel free to post as many of them as you want in here, or in the "Projects" section of the forum. You'll most likely get more responses from different people rather than posting everything all in this one thread!

Also, if you do a new project, feel free to do a writeup to share with the rest of the board! Check out the "How To's" section to see how they're done!

[Andy b]

Originally Posted by Andy b

So with the weather still raining and not much progress being made on the boat I went over to Hamble today to pop in at southwater marine,
When I got there all the doors were closed up and nobody in site, nothing strange there given the time of year.
Went into the marina office to ask a few questions to be told they stopped trading at the end of November!
No answer to the phone number, but the website is still up and running so I’ve dropped them an Email.
I hope they are not another victim of the economy!
Sad times

Hi Mikey,
I've been in contact with a mechanic who used to work at Soutwater Marine.
If fact he remembers doing the pre delivery inspection on my boat.
He's going to try and find out some info for me
I also asked him to pass on your regards to David Allen

[mikeyt]

Originally Posted by Andy b

Hi Mikey,
I've been in contact with a mechanic who used to work at Soutwater Marine.
If fact he remembers doing the pre delivery inspection on my boat.
He's going to try and find me some info for me
I also asked him to pass on your regards to David Allen

He remembers your specific boat? I cant remember what i had for dinner 3 days ago....

I've never heard back from David since i sent him an email back in January. Hopefully they didn't go under but i guess all things come to an end sooner or later.

[Andy b]

Originally Posted by mikeyt

He remembers your specific boat? I cant remember what i had for dinner 3 days ago....

Yep!
I know what you mean though,
He knew the boats name,
what motor/drive package it had and the name of guy who originally ordered it.
So far he's managed to tell me that it was imported with another 180 in the same crate (one on top of another), hence the reason the screen wasn't fitted at the factory.
He has said that he will try and dig out for me a 2001 sales brochure and the original sales paper work for my boat.

[Andy b]

Originally Posted by PlumLazy

Who did you get those from? My boat was ordered sans badging and I would like to put the sheilds on the seat backs. I did a quick search but couldn't find a thread about them.

this guy, great bloke and very helpfull.
eBay My World - eftinksboats

[nglauer]

Andy b - I haven't been on the forum in a long time (I usually just skim through and post on the Facebook page). I have to say that I love everything you have done to your boat. I also own a 2001 Diablo 180 (although mine is a 3.0L Merc). I wish our boat had the same seating arrangement as yours. I also have to admit that I am jealous that you have the complete canvas package. I have the convertible top, but do not have the sides/back/and front sections. I'd also love to have the tilt steering wheel. Out of curiousity, what is the switch to the left of your steering wheel for? Does it have the factory hour meter and depth gauge in the dash?

Lastly - Did you make those Diablo decals? They are awesome and I'd love to have one myself. I also agree with what you said about the rear louvers being plastic. I have one that has a small crack in it, and I would like to replace it with a stainless set. Where did you find yours?

Keep the posts coming - I will be sure to follow this thread... as I have only seen a few 180's and never one with the 4.3 Volvo

Kind regards,

Nick

[Andy b]

Originally Posted by nglauer

I have to say that I love everything you have done to your boat.

thanks, I've tried to make it my own

Originally Posted by nglauer

I wish our boat had the same seating arrangement as yours.

I must admit I am a fan of the supersport layout on smaller boats

Originally Posted by nglauer

Out of curiousity, what is the switch to the left of your steering wheel for? Does it have the factory hour meter and depth gauge in the dash?

the switch is the bilge/engine bay blower. no it doesn't have an hour meter, but yes it was fitted with a digital faria depth sounder with through hull transducer.

Originally Posted by nglauer

Lastly - Did you make those Diablo decals? They are awesome and I'd love to have one myself. I also agree with what you said about the rear louvers being plastic. I have one that has a small crack in it, and I would like to replace it with a stainless set. Where did you find yours?

the devil/diablo decals are of the shelf/ebay items I just added them to the original Mariah round badges I got from the contact I made on here. (I think he's mentioned earlier on this thread)

as for the vents they were purchased through a marine wholesaler over here (UK) but they must be available over there.

I’ve been very lucky with my boat, although I was looking for a while before this one almost fell into my lap. I think that because Mariah’s are quite rare over here the ones that were shipped over were quite well specked. Even though the 180 Diablo was the entry level boat in the range mine was fitted with thing like adjustable steering wheel/depth sounder/ midship cleats and the 4.3lt Volvo engine/leg setup
The only thing I still want to add is the bow rails and maybe an open fronted bimini top. Not instead of the screen fitted one, but aswell for choice

And many thanks for your great coments, it’s a great boat (But I wouldn’t say no to a bigger one)

[mihatran]

Originally Posted by Andy b

Today is a good day
many thanks to all thoughs involved with helping me get these
would'nt be able to do it without this place, THANKS

Where did you get those shields? I need one big size on the starboard side.