FS18, launched July 2014, AtTheBrink

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FS18, launched July 2014, AtTheBrink

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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!
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Sounds great Mike. Congratulations! Post pics. It's a forum requirement. :D

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Mike can build a fine boat, but he hasn't figured out the picture thing yet :lol: Beautiful job Mike :!: One day I'm going to build one of those for me.

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Very nice!!!! ~^

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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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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. :D

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Nice job, looks great and the color is perfect! If you have any more pictures please post them up!

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Great job Mike 8) Congrats on the splash

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You have me wishing I would have kept my FS18 plans now. :D
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The boat looks great!

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