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Update: Took the boat on the lake this past weekend. The weight of the deck and bow motor was fine. The 1542 was solid and stable. No issues at all with 100+ lbs + me in the front deck. I was getting in and out onto a dock and it barely moved. Another good part about it is that the...

Thanks for the reply. My nephew went really solid on the aluminum so I wasn't sure about 150lbs. Hopefully it works out or he can redo it with 1inch instead of 2 inch aluminum tubes etc.. The top aluminum decking piece is about 40 lbs or so...Super solid but heavy. Thanks again!

So what I am asking is if anyone knows if 150lbs front loaded on the tracker topper 1542 jon is too much weight? It’s on a front deck and bow mount addition. I have to take it 6 hours away to put it in the water in a month and want to lighten it prior if needed. Thanks.

My awesome welding nephew just put together a frame and added an aluminum front deck (removable) and also put in some solid aluminum for my bow mount terrova. Not using a gas motor. Just 2 batteries in parallel in the back (about 60 lbs). The deck and front addition with the motor added a...