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    • 3 minutes ago, butter71 said:

      I don't have the measurements you're looking for, but can tell you there is a lot going on under the gunwales.  At least it is true for our 2000 LSV, and I suspect for your VLX also  Basically, you'll find pvc pipe glassed-in on the underside of the gunwale, for carrying wires, etc...  As a result, installing tower mounts in this already tight, congested area is a challenge.  We used a dremel type tool to cut and grind the pvc tube out of the area for the tower mount.  A great deal of caution is needed to avoid damaging the wiring, especially on the starboard side where most of the wiring is carried.  It's a tight, awkward, uncomfortable position to work in, but do-able.  We benefitted greatly from other posts found on this site before taking on the project.

      On the other hand, there was plenty of room to work with for the tower mounts in front of the windshield.  Hopefully you'll find the same with your VLX.

      Best of luck.

      I lived for 15 years on a sailboat with much the same issues, sometimes with conduit but mostly not, and held up with dabs of 5200 taped in place, the tape long gone by the time we acquired her!

      Glassed in PVC might be challenging, but there are other boats with it installed so I suspect that I'll manage ☺

      There's some indication that it might work; this is a similar hull:

       

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    • I've heard that on the LT4 you have to consider the idle speed when in gear...it can turn such a big prop that you can be idling at ~10 mph. You have to come in and out of gear a TON when docking, etc. Just something to keep in mind!

    • 3 hours ago, Bozboat said:

      The Flying Pig?

      Yup, that was her!

      Such adventures we had together ☺

    • I don't have the measurements you're looking for, but can tell you there is a lot going on under the gunwales.  At least it is true for our 2000 LSV, and I suspect for your VLX also  Basically, you'll find pvc pipe glassed-in on the underside of the gunwale, for carrying wires, etc...  As a result, installing tower mounts in this already tight, congested area is a challenge.  We used a dremel type tool to cut and grind the pvc tube out of the area for the tower mount.  A great deal of caution is needed to avoid damaging the wiring, especially on the starboard side where most of the wiring is carried.  It's a tight, awkward, uncomfortable position to work in, but do-able.  We benefitted greatly from other posts found on this site before taking on the project.

      On the other hand, there was plenty of room to work with for the tower mounts in front of the windshield.  Hopefully you'll find the same with your VLX.

      Best of luck.

    • I have over 20 brochures from years 2002 through 2022. The list in the pic shows what years I have. Thought some may like one to match their model year boat. If anyone is interested in one please DM me and we can figure out a price to get it to you. The list shows what years, and if it has a (H) by it , it's a hard copy. Most are in great condition.image.png.c8414b3b88f36bc64eeea1f75e9a288f.pngimage.png.64b4829be9c6e5e80bd7f543e2e6e681.png

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