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Old 03-09-2013, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by FishHunter View Post
Looks good guys. I'm want tomdomsome work to my boat but I can't make up my mind. <snipped> I'd really like to figure out how to rig up the battery up in the front. With the motor, gas tank, battery, and driver in the back, it takes forever to get on plane. So redistributing some weight my help. Any ideas on handy little improvements you have made?
I put my 12 gallon gas tank on the floor all the way up front in my 15' Alumaweld, then built a simple 3/8 inch plywood box to fit over it to keep the sun from deteriorating the plastic.There's a 3" lip around the top to serve as a tray. This turns into a place to put my tackle box, lures I'm using that day, sunscreen, pliers, etc. within easy reach.

My Igloo is right across from the tank, so between them both, I never have to worry about all the weight at the back when I fish alone and never have porpoising problems. Battery is still behind the rear seat.
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