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  1. Is it possible to purchase new decals/graphics for a 2005 model FS180?
  2. Unfortunately I decided I couldn't wait for an answer and gave it a go regardless. First step was to bag the transducer in a water filled plastic bag as per the instructions. This proved that the transducer works well. I worked out the 180FS has a 15deg dead rise at that point in the bilge. From this I determined the orientation of the wet box. After mounting the transducer and gauge, I took the boat for a run and got excellent results even at WOT (about 44mph). Lake Macquarrie is not very deep at 12 meters but it held bottom all through.
  3. I have decided to put a Faria Chesapeake Depth gauge with an airmar shoot through transducer into my 2005 model 180FS. Can anyone advise if the hull aft of the fuel tank is core filled or solid fibre glass. I need to know if I have to remove the upper layer and core material to get to solid GRP underneath. The manual says to place the transducer fwd of the first step but since there is no access, the bilge aft of the tank is the only other candidate.
  4. Thanks for the advice. The leak seems to be from the pump motor under the transom. Now to find the correct size O-rings... Hopefully this is the biggest problem I have with the boat as it handles beautifully when I had it out for its (my) maiden voyage.
  5. I have recently bought a second hand 2005model 180FS. All looked fine after a test run and taking it home but after the second run I noticed the leg had dropped and that there is oil seeping from the bung and I suspect through my bilge. Apart from the obvious check for leaks, I have no manuals for the engine (Volvo Penta 4.3GL), or the power tilt drive, so I have no idea what I need to do to correctly operate and or maintain either. Does any one know where I can find the manuals?
  6. owns a 180FS (2005)

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