Has Anyone Tried This? Seafarer Side Panels

[Norcoastal]

I’m picking up my 1988 Seafarer this weekend and one of the things that I don’t like are the two side panels on the old Grady’s.

The use of carpet seems to me just a way to trap dirt and dampness.

The new Seafarers have fiberglass panels. Has anyone purchased new panels and tried to make them fit into an old Grady?

These are the panels I’m talking about.

Seems like a no brainer, would probably need a little cutting, but doable?

 

[FLWhaler]

I f you find any let me know. My Starboard side is broken and I would love to buy a replacement.

 

[glacierbaze]

FLW, Did you ever contact Rusty Ron’s?

 

[FLWhaler]

Yep I called and they didn't have any.

 

[Lt.Mike]

The carpet is wrapped around a board and will come out. Keep it simple. Replace the boards with starboard, Azek, or poly. It can be bought in colors and has been my plan to purchase it in tan to match my deck paint.

 

[Fishtales]

The switch panel is nice for sure, but you lose some storage. Those panels are custom. Either GW does them or they have someone do it to their drawings for them. You prob can only get through them if they are willing to sell. I'd contact cust service and see if they can help you obtain.

 

[FLWhaler]

If you decide to rebuild I would be interested in the old panels for sure

 

[Norcoastal]

I have a feeling new panels will be cost prohibitive. I’ll try and restore what’s there.