FS18 Straight Sheer, Round Chine

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Re: FS18 Straight Sheer, Round Chine

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Got the fuel gauge, USB Plug, and Fusion stereo installed into the console today.
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That is one nice and clean looking console.

Wish I could think in clean and simple.
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Very nice!! I do not see a tach to dial in the prop? Tom
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Fish won't bite if that radio is thumping... :)
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TomW1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 6:03 pm Very nice!! I do not see a tach to dial in the prop? Tom
Going to have to wing it a little I guess. I will use a portable GPS unit to help gauge my speeds. The motor (Suzukit 25 HP w/ electric trim/tilt) can be adjusted with the trim/tilt feature as well as adjustments with the jack plate. Tom, I will definitely rely on your expertise if I need to make any prop adjustments! I assume I will eventually get a nicer prop to replace the factory prop that comes with the motor but I will have to cross that bridge once the boat is fully rigged and I do some test runs with it fully loaded.
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fishgitr wrote: ↑Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:15 am Fish won't bite if that radio is thumping... :)
Don't worry buddy, the "Flats Stalker" will be in full stealth mode when lines are in the water. The stereo is so I can play my victory music as I idle up to the dock to weigh my trophy catch!!! 8) :lol: :lol:
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Reid wrote: ↑Wed Dec 14, 2022 8:47 am
TomW1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 6:03 pm Very nice!! I do not see a tach to dial in the prop? Tom
Going to have to wing it a little I guess. I will use a portable GPS unit to help gauge my speeds. The motor (Suzukit 25 HP w/ electric trim/tilt) can be adjusted with the trim/tilt feature as well as adjustments with the jack plate. Tom, I will definitely rely on your expertise if I need to make any prop adjustments! I assume I will eventually get a nicer prop to replace the factory prop that comes with the motor but I will have to cross that bridge once the boat is fully rigged and I do some test runs with it fully loaded.
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I also recommend the Tiny Tachs when someone does not have a tach on their boat. Tom
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TomW1 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 14, 2022 7:24 pm I also recommend the Tiny Tachs when someone does not have a tach on their boat. Tom
Ok, good advise. Maybe I will get one and mount it next to my electrical panel.
Thank you TomW1 and Fallguy!
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Elegant FS18. :D
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