I believe nlester is spot on. I did the same thing per the instructions and have had no issues at any speed. It appears in your pic that the bracket is too low, but should be an easy fix since you have it mounted to the board.
This light peaked my interest a while back but never got around to picking one up. Seems like it would be plenty bright to do what you need. Price seems pretty fair too.
https://www.basspro.com/Attwood-XFS-Multifunction-LED-Sport-Light/product/14080207220046/
I bought a black max rod/reel combo from Dicks as my first baitcaster. Wasn't sure if I could figure out how to use it or if I would like it so for $80 I wasn't out much if it didn't work out. I was pleasantly surprised with this reel (and the rod for that matter). I don't maintain my reels...
I'll 2nd that about the horrible roads here in the Poconos. I've been going out of my way to take longer routes to lakes just to avoid certain roads that are ridiculous. I won't drive 402 without a trailer let alone with my boat.
I just put this one in my boat and I'm very happy with it. I like that it is out of the way if I don't have any rods in it and for the price it is great.
https://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Rod-Secure-Rod-Holder/product/42941200/
I used to take my small 1232 jon boat on the Delaware all the time until I recently bought a larger boat. I definitely knew my limits with that boat but I never had any issues. I didn't even have a gas motor on it, made it up and down with a 40# thrust trolling motor. I usually launch out of...
Just got done installing these in my tin as well. I pretty much did the same as everyone else. I re-enforced the bench seat with some 3/4" plywood and secured that down with toggle bolts. Just gives you some more "meat" to bite into when your securing the seat bases to the bench seat. I've...