Thanks.
I really should of got a simple deep-V type boat like I planned too back then, but I ended up with the Vegas for some reason and I forgot why. I got it out of the box for the first time since I had it over three years. It's big! Mine is orange. I'm stoked again on trying it out and plan to get some fuel soon for it.
Think I'll do what you say and follow the Manuel to the tee and go from there. thanks for the tips.