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    Recessed T/M Tray Installation

    Need to know if there's any supports under front deck that would be in the way on a 2001 Champ 193. I was told that you shouldn't cut those, which makes sense. Want to install tray for Ultrex pedal. Thx.

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    I have a 176 champ and i cut the cross brace with no ill effects, when installing a pedal tray...some say the tray makes that area stronger...
    Bruce Phillips
    1995 190 DC champion ......1995 200 xri merc

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    Not sure about Champions but Chargers have the same brace I was told it was for removing the cap from the mold not deck support.

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    My 1995 181 did not have any support under the deck when I installed my tray.

    I was able to remove a switch panel and put my phone in the hole and take a picture before I cut.

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    #5
    Quote Originally Posted by flashnyellow View Post
    I was able to remove a switch panel and put my phone in the hole and take a picture before I cut.
    +1 Except I video'd mine. That way you can move camera side to side for a full view.
    PS...Don't drop phone!

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    #6
    My 96 186 did not have any bracing... So glad I installed the tray!!

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    Sounds like it's time to try the video. Thx

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    My 2000 187 had a pvc tube containing the wires to the front trim switch. I sawed through it, dug out the foam, then redid the wires to hang beneath the tray. That was all I had to do and I suspect a 2001 193 would be similar. No braces or other supports.
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