Another Project -- 2003 Air Nautique 226 Team Edition

[NautiqueJeff]

Yes, I did order the riser. We figured with the Shadow Top sitting under the tower, that was the smart thing to do.

[H20W8STER]

That's some amazing transformation!

[NautiqueJeff]

No work on the project boats today. Rain again...

[gcam4]

Rain was an understatement!

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[fsts2k]

Jeff, is your stereo working on this one? If not what are you / would you replace it with?

[NautiqueJeff]

The stereo in this one is functional, but I will be replacing the speakers with Roswell R1speakers.

[Spud]

R1 speakers will be a nice upgrade for the 226!

[NautiqueJeff]

Got the sawzall out today and cut off the top of the tower. I was able to get the two bolts out of the front, surprisingly enough, but the back hand knobs were both stripped, and wouldn't turn their bolts. Those bolts were bent anyway. I made two cuts at the back and the top piece was free. The lower sections are in good condition, and will be removed the normal way, by removing the four bolts at each attachment point.

[NautiqueJeff]

Got the rest of the tower off this evening.

I have to say, this boat looks pretty cool without a tower!

I think the Roswell Aviator and Shadow Top bimini will look great too though.

[dhmcfadin]

Boat does look awesome without a tower!

[SilentSeven]

Looks like a jumbo Sea-Ray....

[jhiestand]

Interesting the '03 226 has dual exhaust when I know the the single outlet (Invertaflow?) was even present on my '94 Sport. I know the big blocks still had duals.

[NautiqueJeff]

The 226 has two small mufflers -- one on each side. Makes changing the impeller...fun.

[fsts2k]

They are handsome boats without the tower

[jhiestand]

The 226 has two small mufflers -- one on each side. Makes changing the impeller...fun.

Ha! Yeah, I gathered that from your description. Brutal design on CC's part.