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    Down riggers on FM165

    Do any of you guys have downriggers mounted on your boats? I'd like to see how you've done it. I'd like to get some but not sure if the gunnels will support that kind of load. thanks MK
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    Installed my Bimini top on my FM165

    Here it is, Carver top with stainless fittings. Bolted the hardware on instead of using the screws that were supplied.
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    Ok...got the wheel nice and straight, gauges too!

    Got my steering wheel nice and centred. Pretty easy to do. No I didn't pull the steering wheel off. That's not really the best way to do it. I did the correct method and pulled out the steering cable from the helm, aligned the wheel per Teleflex's recommendations, reinserted the cable and...
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    Steering Wheel centering

    Has anyone tried to center their steering wheel? Mine is off by 90 degrees. I wouldn't care so much but the steering wheel has molded contours for your hands. So driving with it crooked is awkward. I tried taking the nut off the centre of the wheel, but that thing is on their real good...
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    Two Lowe Pedastal Seats for sale, Silver/Red/Black..brand new.

    I have two exta seats for sale. They are the silver/black and red ones. Only issue is the red is very slightly faded. They are unused. Not sure what regular retail is on them, close to $400 each I believe. Make me an offer, shipping extra. my email is tiggyboot@hotmail.com if you are...
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    Have a new FM165, looking for some advice on props and some other things.

    Hi everyone. Thanks for taking time to help me out. I've done some reading through the posts here, didn't find quite what I was looking for. Yesterday I took my new boat out for it's maiden voyage. It's an 09 FM165, black with a 60hp 4stroke Merc on it. First thing I noticed was that it's...
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