Bolar

I'm not sure what your asking. The fenders have steps on them, though the whole fender is made of plastic. I'm afraid to put all of my weight on them. I just use them sort of as an assist. While I'm moving I'll step on them on my way up.

Something like this? https://smile.amazon.com/WATERWICH-Waterproof-Voltmeter-Digital-Motorcycle/dp/B072JMCW8R/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521997108&sr=8-3&keywords=boat+volt+meter

My temporary tag expires tomorrow, and I just got my paperwork to get my numbers today. I'll be glad to get that all dealt with.

Be careful with the extra tarp. I don't think the stock tarp will like anything extra rubbing on it. In fact I think having the opening sewn in is a good idea if your worried about the gap.

Did your boat order list your Minn Kota? My order doesn't list it. I'm wondering if they will accept that?

When I took my hub caps off to grease the bearings, I noticed some very light surface rust on the inside of the cap. Apparently they are only chromed on the outside. I've got them on pretty good so I'm going to keep them on the wheels for now. My transom straps have been working OK to this point, but I can see myself replacing them in the future. My biggest obstacle so far has been the weather. I can deal with the temps in the 50's but any lower the wind just cuts right through you and makes being out uncomfortable. Maybe next week.

Do you have a source for matching carpet?

I'd head over to BPS and try them out. Jump up on a 170 and see which is more comfortable.

The boat is tied against a concrete wall, wind is blowing in, waves are waving... The up and down, back and forth on the wall.

How do you keep them from rolling on top of the gunnel?

So the last time I was out there were no piers to tie up to (they pull then out for the winter). The only place to tie up was along a concrete wall. I was lucky, I had my wife along to hold the boat awhile I parked, and keep it off the wall. Since then, I've been looking at boat fenders. The traditional fenders I've looked at would hang just below the gunnel and with the angle of the bow going down, it looks like I might still get some scrape. Also with the wind and waves, would the fenders roll out of position? I got this large diameter pool noodle to experiment with. I figured I would cut it on half, then split it down the center and slipping them on the gunnel. I'm not sure how to keep them from popping off...it's a work in progress.

I've only been out twice, stupid weather, but as far as I can figure I'm getting 3 hours out of the stock tank. That was breaking-in, varying the throttle and all. Right now I don't know if that is good or bad. I'm going to wait and see if i need a bigger tank.

Interesting. I figured they would sell to April 15 regardless the number. They are making money on them, why give that up? At least those people at the factory have steady work through the summer. They should have a party when the last one rolls off the line .

I have an extra I will probably put on the gas tank. I can get that one tight, it has a metal buckle.

New mod., sort of. I could never get the straps for the batteries tight. The roads around me are horrible and I know the batteries are bouncing around back there like a baby rattle. I found some 1" ratcheting straps and replaced the ones that came with the boat. They are long so I trimmed them with an old X-acto knife I heated up. One less thing to worry about . https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077H7WBSZ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just popped the hub caps to grease the bearings. They use Lucas Red and Tacky (which I read in their brochure). There was quite a bit in there but it took some more before it started to push out. I'm using marine grease now which will replace that. One cap was a little lose on the wheel. There are three nubs on the rim that hold the cap on. I took a rubber mallet and lightly tapped a couple edges of the cap and popped it back on. It seems pretty secure now. I also checked the lug nuts while I was there and they were all fine .

Not a camera but I've used these for many years. https://www.harborfreight.com/magnetic-trailer-alignment-kit-69778.html

Check your state laws also. As in my case in Indiana the numbers have to be a single color contrasting to the background and have specific spacing. Additionally they are suppose to be "Block" lettering, what ever font that is. If you have the rest correct I think you might be able to get away with more on the font. I'm not sure, I've never even been stopped for a fishing license check .

Brown. I'm still waiting for the paperwork to come in to take to the BMV to get my numbers.

Not too bad. Are you going to disassemble an existing seat or buy a mount for the bottom?

A tray has been in the back of my mind for awhile now. I kind of figured there might be a problem structurally to put one in. I figure after a few more boats are out there, someone will take the front deck off for a look. I've only had the boat out twice now, for engine break-in. I messed with the trolling motor some. I do think it might be more comfortable to have the peddle recessed.

My wife needs a shorter post. She is 5' and her feet don't reach the deck. BPS has an 11" post we may try out.

Can you get it in matching brown?

Yep, per the manual, 55 lbs torque, on my torque wrench.

32 mph in some wind. One thing I noticed, which seems obvious now, is with the front seat up it really restricts your visibility forward. After I finished running my trolling motor, I had to take the seat down when I went on the main engine.