A Fixer-Upper of a Boat
When Jamie and his wife bought their 2011 Godfrey Sweetwater, it came with a long list of problems: a sand-infested, always-wet carpet, rotting seat bases, deteriorated plywood, and mildew-stained furniture.
All-New Pontoon Fencing, Flooring, and Furniture
Jamie checked out PontoonStuff to gather the supplies he needed to achieve a DIY-friendly overhaul of his flooring, fencing, and furniture layout.
Giving an Old Boat a Facelift
In addition to giving their pontoon a makeover with marine-grade boat seats and all-in-one renovation kits from PontoonStuff, the Russell crew also made a motor and gas tank swap last year. They finished off their work with a totally enhanced electrical system, a new Bimini frame, and a refreshed lighting setup.
On the Fence with Boat Wiring
The most difficult tasks? Aligning the fencing and rewiring the console (both are common challenges!).
At one point, a faulty voltage gauge caused repeated electrical failures. After walking away for two days to take a breather, Jamie pinpointed the problem, replaced the gauge, and the rebuild continued moving forward.
“I finally had to just walk away and get a good night's sleep,” said Jamie. “It seemed like once we overcame this hurdle, things started progressing faster and smoother.”
