thanks for the response on the caps. i got my glass and epoxy from us composites but they don't seem to carry coosa or tuff stuff...where did you guys get it?
CAPTIANKASS - the mako console is actually about five inches taller than the factory set up which had a factory cooler seat. it looks short due to the position of the helm, but i'm thinking i'll repostion the helm and throttle to the top. i'm using this console for two reasons. 1. it has a 23 gallon baitwell already in it(which saves me a ton of work) and the dimensions will work with the top i'm running on my other 18'. oh, and i picked it up for $225 with the helm,guages,switches,blah,blah
thanks for the suggestions, as this is my first major project and i can use all the insight i can get.