Could not be more pleased with this boat! She floats super shallow, 5 inches and still floating with a full load and 2 guys aboard. Runs comfortably in the mid 30's(plenty fast for a little boat like this). Poles like a dream, tracks very well (no skeg, motor tilted complete out of the water). The ride is nice and soft, no pounding. It can be wet if you are quartering into the waves but there isn't much freeboard to protect you from the splash. Overall it's a great little boat that does exactly what it is designed to do!
And she looks great doing it too! I have gotten so many complements at the boat ramp and on the water. Makes you feel good knowing that your hard work is appreciated!
FS18, launched July 2014, AtTheBrink
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FS18, launched July 2014, AtTheBrink
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Re: FS18, launched July 2014, AtTheBrink
Sounds great Mike. Congratulations! Post pics. It's a forum requirement.
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Re: FS18, launched July 2014, AtTheBrink
Mike can build a fine boat, but he hasn't figured out the picture thing yet Beautiful job Mike One day I'm going to build one of those for me.
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Re: FS18, launched July 2014, AtTheBrink
Very nice!!!!
Re: FS18, launched July 2014, AtTheBrink
Nice looking boat and I like the comments.
Overall it's a great little boat that does exactly what it is designed to do!
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Re: FS18, launched July 2014, AtTheBrink
WOW, that's a sharp looking boat, very nice MIke!
Time to update the Launchings page Jacques, we have had some fine new launchings lately.
Joe H
Time to update the Launchings page Jacques, we have had some fine new launchings lately.
Joe H
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Re: FS18, launched July 2014, AtTheBrink
Nice job, looks great and the color is perfect! If you have any more pictures please post them up!
Re: FS18, launched July 2014, AtTheBrink
Great job Mike Congrats on the splash
Will
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Re: FS18, launched July 2014, AtTheBrink
You have me wishing I would have kept my FS18 plans now.
Gary
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Re: FS18, launched July 2014, AtTheBrink
The boat looks great!
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