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I toyed with ceramic coating the 43 but my guy wanted 12 boat units to do it. He’s really good but not that good… Is CSR doing it or subbed out? And how deep do you have to reach into your wallet.

Install was easy. It will be even easier because I believe they are building in the structure into new helmsman boats. My build was probably overkill but I’m ok with that. It also meets my expectations. Deploys in 12 seconds so if a I see a wake coming I can get it out. And it works in all...

Congratulations and welcome to the gang. And post lots of pics. I’ve not seen a sedan in person yet and am curious.

We ran into some weather last weekend that induced a little rattling. Some of it was shades bouncing on window frames. Put these little silicone pads on that helped a bit.

I suspect you’ll be pleased

KMAL, I posted a couple videos from yesterday on the trip from Tacoma to Seattle playing with the DMS stabilizer in “Our Helmsman 43”. May give a little insight into how the boat handles.

We were boating yesterday in the Puget Sound and conditions were burlier than forecast. Gave me the opportunity to take a couple more DMS videos.

Cummins

Thanks The second small display is for the Cummins. Very happy with the layout and would do it that way again.

I was going down the two 12s route because that’s what I had on the Ranger Tug 29 and I really liked it. But I get more total screen area with a single 17”, 131 sq in versus 115 sq in for the two 12s. I typically run a split screen with nav on the left and radar on the right. The 17 is...

I ended up going with a single 17” MFD.

I used the Reverso to do the 25 hour change on the transmission fluid. I can’t imagine the contortions needed to do it manually.

I feel it when deployed and with autopilot off. But that’s a rare combination for me so haven’t really noticed it when cruising.

There are several Power Squadrons in the Seattle area offering courses. Navigation, weather, boat electrical, etc. Worth poking around on their website. Classes tend to become scarce as boating season gets into full swing but pick back up again in the fall...

I wondered bout the fuel hit from the DMS and did a quick check of speed and fuel burn penalty when deployed. The average was 0.21 knots slower across 900-1900 rpms. Fuel burn increased by up to 0.1 gallons per hour with the higher fuel burn at higher rpms (not surprisingly). At the 1500...