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02-21-2012, 10:01 PM
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I moved my console forward 3" if that. Any more made my big footed friends turn their rudders sideways.
Weight is the theme. Balance. My slacker loves the full livewell under my chairs. I know it sounds like it is behind the CG, and it is, but she loves the weight there. Rides more like an inboard. OK, that may be a reach. Cheers, GFS 
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02-21-2012, 11:00 PM
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Great sunset Fred! I have made a few posts over the last year about the 80's 18 console placement. First of all the 80's 18's have a different console then your Potter 18 (as you know). The 80's console was moved close to a foot forward from where yours is located. I believe this was done to correct the stern weight issue as you discussed. Red18 has your boat (Potter Era) and knows that config.. Good idea to keep it there and you may even improve the CG by pushing forward like all the 80's 18s have done. The boat is looking good. Great weight choice with the 125 Merc. and the extension leg.
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02-22-2012, 09:22 AM
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Sandy...thanks for you input...so will this perform like an inboard...heheh..I love reading your posts!!!
Danny...sunset not on the Lox. or your side of FL but will do for now until I can hit the lotto!!! Thanks for the additional input...concensus!!...I think I will move up a little...then I will have more room especially for watersports stuff... Thanks Again -Fred Last edited by fdheld34; 02-22-2012 at 05:04 PM.
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02-22-2012, 08:18 PM
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We can fish 2 folks behind the LP and well combo. Bigfoot can sit on the console seat. Barely. Cheers, The Flying Pigs Last edited by gofastsandman; 02-22-2012 at 08:36 PM.
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02-25-2012, 10:41 PM
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T Man---nice!!!!----love your color choice..could you email me some more pics of your 18...especially hatches and console windshield and console setup pics..trying to get ideas!!!
Thanks Beaver--the off white was the easiest color I have worked with too...I roll and tip..I do not have proper equipment to spray finish coats so I have gotten used to rolling and tipping...I did not even have to tip the off white!! again I used Perfection..my second choice for ease of application...first choice I wanted to go with Signature -Fred
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02-26-2012, 11:58 AM
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Fred, the round hatches on the fill and sending portions of the tank cover are standad West Marines. The one in the transom is made by Jim Black & Assoc. which I got from Great Lake Skipper.com. The mfg# 581-714-05 and GLS#1013485. It's 7" X 14" and costs $60.00. It was the only one I could find to fit in the transom well. Seems well made. I have have other pics of the console wiring if you want. Thanks, T-Man
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02-26-2012, 02:28 PM
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Don, Chuck and I have been doing some research on that. The word is that he's in the process of rebuilding, but I don't have a contact number for him yet. Denny
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