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    I own a 1980 and every time I leave it outside...

    I own a 1980 and every time I leave it outside without a cover the storage box on the front deck starboard side fills with water if it rains. When I open the lid it appears that the seal is doing its...
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    South Raleigh Boath Dealers for Vexus

    Hey all,
    Unfortunately, due to family circumstances I have to sell my beloved AVX 1980. Would anyone recommend any dealers near the south side of Raleigh that would be able to assist me with selling...
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    Do you have a Lowrance at the console? I’m not...

    Do you have a Lowrance at the console? I’m not sure about other models, but the HDS units connect to the engine automatically through the NMEA network already rigged in the boat. You just click on...
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    They are called cable drops and you can find them...

    They are called cable drops and you can find them at Home Depot. They have a 3M sticky backing, but I sanded a small circle down to the aluminum and put some 5200 on the back as well to make sure...
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    Here are a few pics

    Here are a few pics
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    Agreed. The money saved doing the install was...

    Agreed. The money saved doing the install was definitely worth it. I will say that the rigging tubes running through the boat from where the throttle is to the back battery compartment were a little...
  7. Thread: Boat Cover

    by mguida0226
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    Good to know they are at least being sent out. I...

    Good to know they are at least being sent out. I would like to see a picture as well if you get the time to put one up.
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    I did not use a spacer. My boat has the tilt...

    I did not use a spacer. My boat has the tilt steering option and I have it titled all the way down at the moment. I have enough room to operate the steering wheel with the steering wheel tilted all...
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    Vexus 1980 Console Mount

    Just traded in the glass Triton for a Vexus 1980 and all I can say is wow....this boat drives like a glass boat and a lot of thought clearly went into the design and layout. I rigged the whole thing...
  10. Thread: Boat Cover

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    Anyone get an update on the boat covers and when...

    Anyone get an update on the boat covers and when they will be available again?
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    Thanks for all the feedback. As for listing on...

    Thanks for all the feedback. As for listing on here...it has been for sale on BBC for about a month. I’m in the military and can’t take it with for my next move so I need to get it sold by spring....
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    Boat Dealers

    Does anybody know a boat dealer around the Raleigh or Charlotte area that will do a consignment sale?
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    I just put my 179 TRX up for sale on craigslist...

    I just put my 179 TRX up for sale on craigslist and immediately got a call from a company called "boating mag" or field and stream mag" or something like that. They are claiming they can sell my boat...
  14. I have the 179trx, but with CT. I would suggest...

    I have the 179trx, but with CT. I would suggest what was already said and break the motor in. If RPM’s and or performance aren’t what you would like then go to the mercury prop selector and let that...
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    Use the mercury prop selector and see if it pops...

    Use the mercury prop selector and see if it pops up as a choice. I have the command thrust gear case and had a 24 tempest plus. The boat performed okay with no load, but once I added people and gear...
  16. Went out yesterday on Harris and had another...

    Went out yesterday on Harris and had another tough day. Still haven’t figured that lake out, but I only fish for fun. Does anyone know of any guides for that lake? I will only be here for a few years...
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    I don’t have the boat, but I have a garage that...

    I don’t have the boat, but I have a garage that is too short for my boat and this is what I did. Not the cheapest, but worth every penny. If your garage is 20’x20’ you should be able to jack up the...
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    Thank you. I think you will be pleased with the...

    Thank you. I think you will be pleased with the quality of the mount and how easy it is to install. Well worth the money!
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    I only had to remove the screws from the factory...

    I only had to remove the screws from the factory base plate so that the new base plate would sit flush over it. The precision mount came assembled with new mounting hardware, so after drilling a few...
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    179 TRX Precision Sonar Console Mount

    For anyone thinking about moving up to a larger unit. I had my 9 carbon flush mounted and it was borderline out of view behind the steering wheel. This mount was easy to install and feels very solid....
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