txboomer
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I am enjoying the retirement life on a central Texas lake. I have a 1980's 12ft Lowe V-Hull Sport with a 9.9hp Merc. (w/ Dolphin Planer). I have modified the boat by removing the center bench and and installed a short post seat and added storage boxes along one of the sides and added flooring to make it level to walk on. I reconfigured my transom mount tm into a bow mount and added an additional battery in front of the front bench. My electronics consist of a lowrance 3x sonar ff on the transom and a lowrance 3x DSI with the transducer mounted on the forward tm. My next project is to build a portable ice chest livewell. I use I-Bolts in the oar-locks to attach my anchors or tie-off to trees. I have an aft battery that I use for my motor, bow and anchor lights and the bilge. I am currently using a 2 gallon gas tank but have the 6 gallon tank standing by if I feel the need to put in some extra miles. The lake has plenty of access so it is easier to drive and launch then spend all day cruising. If you use a 9.9 hp motor you know what I mean. Total cost including boat, trailer, tm and all the additions puts it at roughly $1500 (includes crazy registration fees). So my question is..........How much is too much to spend on a tin boat before cutting my loss and upgrading to a larger sportsman boat..ie Tracker or used Bass boat.....Is there a point that you have to decide to move up to the next class of boat ownership?