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    Have a new to me 2005 180FS with the 4.3L and rear bench seating options. Seeking information on brand of factory installed stereo, and model. The boat appears to have had a factory installed Sirius Radio package with a mounted remote control for the stereo at the helm.

     

    As the head unit has since been replaced, the Sirius receiver is not working, nor is the installed remote. Hoping to return to the factory head unit in an effort to take advantage of the other features.

     

    Lastly, speakers seem to be having issues...any information on size/brand would be helpful so I can find replacements without having to cut larger holes.

     

     

    Thanks in advance!

     

    Allan

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    Hello, I have a 2003 volvo penta 8.1. Today when I went to start it the starter would click once but not turn. At first I thought it was a low battery but after checking voltage it is not. Now I am asuming its the starter. Now its a 2003 so I have no problem putting in a complete brand new starter. Is this a common marine starter? Does it still just bolt on like a normal chevy starter? Can I install a good Tilton Starter in place of the stock starter?

     

     

     

    Thanks

     

     

    Check out DB electrical. I have had good luck with their starters and can't beat their prices.

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    I have a 2006 180FS w/ a 4.3L Merc and 14.3x21 prop, no fin. I have no issues getting/staying on plane, no porpoising or cavitation issues. Unfortunately I can't quote what my RPMs are b/c I rarely run WOT, but this weekend I'll make a note and get back to you.

     

     

    Thanks so much! Sounds like I need to pull the fin and drop pitch to 21.

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    Purchased a 2005 180FS that has the stock 14 1/4x 21p prop and a stingray fin installed...not impressed so far with the performance as it is set up. Tach wasn't working correctly and think I got that working now. WOT RPM's seem low at 4300, lots of cavitation in hard turns and boat porpoises like crazy if I trim up at all.

     

    Not sure where to start...what prop's are others running on the 180 FS?

    Any others running a sting ray foil?

    Anyone remove a foil? What do you do with the holes?

    Any running Nauticus smart tabs?

     

    Came from a Bayliner 175 where I found amazing performance improvements running a Hustler prop and Nauticus tabs...but I realize each hull is different.

     

    Feedback is much appreciated.

     

    Thanks!

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