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Originally Posted by Formula Outlaw

I think the "F" layout is wicked cool....:drink: :drink:

Russ,

Thanks for the input. Will post some pics when I get it done.

Chris

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Originally Posted by t500hps

I usually prefer a center mounted primary piece (like D) but if you have someone trying to watch the GPS for you the F layout will be better for that. Of course I don't get to drive this thing so my opinion isn't worth much. :cool:

Thanks for your input too, Russ.

The 182C is bigger (taller) than the lower bank on the dash panel and overlaps the horizontal lip. It just looks like it is too big when mounted in the center. The 172C is smaller and fits in this spot better. The newer Fastech models have a flat dash panel making for easier layout symmetry.

I know the waters here like the back of my hand, and will generally use GPS for nighttime and unfamiliar waters. With the money I have invested in the engines, I consider the guages more critical than the GPS in most of the boating I do locally.

The Factory layout is asymmetric due to the jog in the dashboard which is lower on the left. The "F" layout takes advantage of the larger space on the L for the 182C and also puts the guages closer together, making it easier to do a quick scan of engine vitals when running hard.

Hope I like it when it's all said and done.

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Originally Posted by Magicfloat

Just checkin in after the break

Robert,

Good talking with you the other day! I will contact you when I find time to complete my parts list.

Chris

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Originally Posted by RedDog382

Nort,

Do you have any of the extra dash panels left over? I'm ready to fix mine and would like to start from scratch.

Thanks,

Chris

Still have not got to it yet.....I'll make sure it goes out this week.

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Originally Posted by PhantomChaos

Still have not got to it yet.....I'll make sure it goes out this week.

Thanks Nort! Looking forward to finishing this project over the winter.

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Yesteday via UPS :D :D :drink: :drink: :drink:

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Chris
You sound like a doctor or something using all these big words like asymmetric and symmetry, we are talking about dash panels not a set of bolt on boobies here.
Jeff

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Chris
Also, Marilyn just pointed out that you have you old boat picture for your avitar.
Jeff

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Originally Posted by WAGS382

Chris
You sound like a doctor or something using all these big words like asymmetric and symmetry, we are talking about dash panels not a set of bolt on boobies here.
Jeff

Speaking of bolt-ons, I had a nice pair in my hot tub last Thursday night. Perfectly symmetric, too! :D

God, I love nurses ... :evilb:

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Originally Posted by PhantomChaos

Yesteday via UPS :D :D :drink: :drink: :drink:

Thanks, Nort. This will be like a kid getting a Christmas present! Let me know what I owe you!