2003 with twin 5.7 Volvos - Model 293

[Lowrider03]

What steering wheel is that? I love it. Pictures to come, working on that!!

[Jimmy Buoy]

Thanks - Got that wheel last winter on Ebay. It was a great deal being an actual new Gussi Italia wheel, made in Italy, very heavy construction but wrapped in real leather including the center cap with the Cobalt logo. With my boat's color being Cobalt Blue and White the wheel was a no brainer - and best of all it was under $100 including shipping!!

Here's a pic showing the color scheme.

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[Lowrider03]

Jimmy - Our boat didn't come with a fixed VHF radio and we definitely need one for travel to Canada. I see yours mounted in your picture, how do you like the location? Where is it mounted and what antenna do you have?

The VHF appears to be a factory installed unit. I like the location. It's easy to hear with the speaker pointed towards me but not the easiest to read. I assume a hole was cut where it's mounted from behind. The antenna is a shorter version of most, but a standard setup that came with the boat. I don't need a super tall antenna since the radio is only used as I approach a marina or bridge.

I have a Uniden hand held radio as well but I keep it and my emergency kit in the compartment that houses the washdown hose just in case I have to ever ditch!

Got any pics yet?
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I'll post some pics in the Introduction and Photos section soon!