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And for the hardened detail incentive Whaler person looking for what may come next..
Great news from Mr Chuck Bennett having helped with the precise factory OEM distance between console and RPS positioning.
I will quote his response from my inquiry.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1857

"Pretty much all of the boats with the standard console and reversible pilot seat would have been set up at 18 1/2" between the aft edge of the console and the forward edge of the base on the RPS."
Thank You once again to Chuck for being so helpful in helping out.
I will look forward to thanking you in person at the earliest opportunity.
The seat was precisely positioned and pilot holes were carefully drilled.
The popular 3M 5200 caulk/sealant was used to secure the intrusion of screws to the deck.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1858
My fateful assistant and severe critic "Roxy Riddick" was not totally displeased with the latest updates and went on to mumble."I'll be keeping my eye on you Merc" :.
http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1859
With critics like these is there any wonder that I can't afford to make too many mistakes ? :,