Wouter's PH18 Namibia

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As expected, GREAT WORK!!
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That looks great!

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Your modification looks better than the original transom. Very well done!
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Beautiful work. What prop did you go with on the Suzuki ?
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I've got a 24 pitch three blade ss prop.

Will start with it and see how it goes.

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That modification looks awesome. Did you experience anything that you thought was a negative going with the 150hp? I am considering the 150 for mine.

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Hi Casey,

So far I'm happy with my motor choice, it really looks good on the boat. The size seems to be perfect, I wouldn't go bigger though. The weight is definately a negative, but I'll only be able to give better feedback once I've launched and see how she balances.

Off hand, I think the PH is only rated for a 90HP..? So knowing I was going to fit the 150, I beefed up the transom structure a lot.

If you are thinking of upgrading your motor, maybe just make sure your transom can handle it.

I'm planning on launching early next month, will be able to give better feedback then. :wink:

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Received my console switches, again. 8) 1st batch that I got turned out to be momentary switches and not latching so had to return them and wait for the correct ones. I think they compliment the console very well. Still need to figure out a neat way of labeling them.
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Got them wired up.

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Very glad I added those aluminum bars to act as wire hangers, they work well and help keep everything tidy. Now it's up to me to keep track of what is what :lol:

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Should be able to finish wiring of the console tonight. Then I can move on to the hydrollic steering and steering wheel.

I've laid the wiring harness of the motor on the deck to test fit everything, so far so good. I'll install it all soon, potentially before or over the weekend.

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Beautiful work sir. 8) Your console is truly a work of art.
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AA said it all!! Beautiful work!! Jeff

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