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by MarkOrge
Tue Jan 29, 2019 5:29 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Wouter's PH18 Namibia
Replies: 693
Views: 82613

Re: Wouter's PH18 Namibia

That is one beautiful Phantom !

Curious - what are you planning for your engine?
by MarkOrge
Thu Jan 17, 2019 11:28 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: PH18 in Midcoast Maine - Rusty Clouser
Replies: 20
Views: 2631

Re: PH18 in Midcoast Maine - Rusty Clouser

Good luck with your build. My PH18 took 4 years as well, but it was worth it. I can't say enough about the good builders on this forum, and everything I have learned from their generous sharing.

All I need now is more horsepower ....
by MarkOrge
Tue Aug 28, 2018 5:21 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Wouter's PH18 Namibia
Replies: 693
Views: 82613

Re: Wouter's PH18 Namibia

Beautiful work. I am not sure if it has been mentioned but bolts always when possible instead of screws.

I love that gunnel and console !
by MarkOrge
Wed Jul 25, 2018 12:54 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Mark's PH18 in Toronto
Replies: 387
Views: 56383

Re: Mark's PH18 in Toronto

Thanks everyone. I was wondering if anyone may have a calculation, but yes I can just do it. To move anything back is going to be a PITA due to all teh wiring that I have to re-do.... I plan on moving 3 - 2 for 24V TM and the one for 12V accessories (dedicated starting battery is #4) Perhaps what I ...
by MarkOrge
Tue Jul 24, 2018 11:21 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Mark's PH18 in Toronto
Replies: 387
Views: 56383

Re: Mark's PH18 in Toronto

And of course the new Tundra had to come with a coordinating color ....
by MarkOrge
Tue Jul 24, 2018 11:16 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Wouter's PH18 Namibia
Replies: 693
Views: 82613

Re: Wouter's PH18 Namibia

Nice work ! Raising the bar on Phantom aesthetics !!
by MarkOrge
Tue Jul 24, 2018 11:11 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Mark's PH18 in Toronto
Replies: 387
Views: 56383

Re: Mark's PH18 in Toronto

Question around weight distribution. I think we are a little heavy in the aft. I can move my trolling motor and accessory batteries from back hatches up to the center forward hatch and that would move 180 + pounds as inicated below. Is that overkill or would it get me where I should be? All input is...
by MarkOrge
Tue Jul 24, 2018 11:08 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Mark's PH18 in Toronto
Replies: 387
Views: 56383

Re: Mark's PH18 in Toronto

A nice picture from vacation last week starting out in Killarney, Ontario and moving well beyond the cell tower(s) from there. We stayed on the in-laws mainship in teh background, our Phantom tied up along side (when we weren't fishing)
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by MarkOrge
Tue Apr 03, 2018 8:19 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Wouter's PH18 Namibia
Replies: 693
Views: 82613

Re: Wouter's PH18 Namibia

Beautiful work, I love the console !

... makes me want to start another boat ....
by MarkOrge
Thu Mar 08, 2018 5:09 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Wouter's PH18 Namibia
Replies: 693
Views: 82613

Re: Wouter's PH18 Namibia

She is looking great !