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Cautionary Words - Watch the weight of your mods...
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<blockquote data-quote="wasilvers" data-source="post: 406269" data-attributes="member: 1776"><p>So I built my boat out years ago. I used some heavy materials - 3/4" plywood for all the decking. a 2x12 for a stringer(?), etc. I fish with some 300lb+ guys and wanted everyone to feel comfortable. In the final setup I had 2 batteries (biggest I could find). One in the rear to start the engine and run some electronics. One just in front of the console - to run the trolling motor.</p><p></p><p>Late last fishing season, I took out the front battery and put in wiring to the rear - just using one battery in the boat. The removal of weight in the front, and loss of 60-80 lbs increased my boat speed by FIVE mph. It's not a speed demon, but I was just under 25 mph and last trip I was just under 30 (16 footer, 50 hp, under propped). Wind was not really a factor in this test. </p><p></p><p>Now I'm considering redoing the entire boat with weight control in mind. Might be easier to start another boat, then I can fish in between working. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wasilvers, post: 406269, member: 1776"] So I built my boat out years ago. I used some heavy materials - 3/4" plywood for all the decking. a 2x12 for a stringer(?), etc. I fish with some 300lb+ guys and wanted everyone to feel comfortable. In the final setup I had 2 batteries (biggest I could find). One in the rear to start the engine and run some electronics. One just in front of the console - to run the trolling motor. Late last fishing season, I took out the front battery and put in wiring to the rear - just using one battery in the boat. The removal of weight in the front, and loss of 60-80 lbs increased my boat speed by FIVE mph. It's not a speed demon, but I was just under 25 mph and last trip I was just under 30 (16 footer, 50 hp, under propped). Wind was not really a factor in this test. Now I'm considering redoing the entire boat with weight control in mind. Might be easier to start another boat, then I can fish in between working. :) [/QUOTE]
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