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**Ultralite** · 06-11-2014, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by bigtattoo79

Rear batterie for the starter, running lights and bilge pump. Front 2 batteries are for the trolling motor and the ice chest livewell when it's in the boat. I'm pretty new to boats so please give me some advice on how it should be setup?

Looks to be set up perfectly! Those batteries in the front will help keep the boat from porpoising when you've got a good amount of weight at the back of the boat.

I would maybe pop rivet a few 1.5" PVCs to the seat/front deck to serve as a rod holder/umbrella holder. Also pop-rivet some drink holders. But then again I always have too much junk in the boat!

EDIT: One thing I would look at is to add an outboard motor lock to the transom brackets on your outboard. Mine used to loosen up slightly over time and I would have to check them periodically. The transom lock keeps people from stealing the outboard and keeps the brackets in one spot (tightly fastened).

**Micropterus salmoides** · 06-30-2014, 03:47 PM

Heh....y'all's boats are faaaancy. Really beautiful
My first "real" boat is a bobber. Lots of work to do to get it right but it's exactly what I wanted. Just gotta find right motor, do some flooring, weld TM bracket, get a comfy seat and some fresh paint.

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Maiden voyage with was with TM. Took Pistol and Lu to grab some frogs

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**Sawdustsavage** · 06-30-2014, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by Micropterus salmoides

Heh....y'all's boats are faaaancy. Really beautiful
My first "real" boat is a bobber. Lots of work to do to get it right but it's exactly what I wanted. Just gotta find right motor, do some flooring, weld TM bracket, get a comfy seat and some fresh paint.

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Maiden voyage with was with TM. Took Pistol and Lu to grab some frogs

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The size of the boat and all its stuff isn't the measure of a boat. The memories and great times are.

**Micropterus salmoides** · 06-30-2014, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by Sawdustsavage

The size of the boat and all its stuff isn't the measure of a boat. The memories and great times are.

Yessir, as I've been taught. Made many a memory off'a bank, knee deep or scullin off the bow. Even more with my lil man hung up in a mayhaw.
And caught quite a few good fish too boot.
Best catch thus far are the two in the pic above and Bug (below)

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Highly appreciating life

**BR Bandit** · 07-01-2014, 12:43 PM

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Here she is

**Sawdustsavage** · 07-01-2014, 12:44 PM

Is there anything as magic as a boat to a boy, or girl as far as tt goes. I sent many happy hours with y granddaughter in the winter watching her drive my toon on magical voyages. Everything from finding treasure to harpooning Moby Dick. Many happy memories for me and her as well.

**prefers shiners** · 07-01-2014, 01:19 PM

Very nice boat Bandit......Cadillac class for sure......

**BR Bandit** · 07-01-2014, 02:28 PM

I sure am enjoying it

**Micropterus salmoides** · 07-01-2014, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by prefers shiners

Very nice boat Bandit......Cadillac class for sure......

I agree. Looks like flight activation on wAter.
Bookoo room too. What's top speed?

**BR Bandit** · 07-01-2014, 05:49 PM

Low 50's light boat
Mid 40's with fishing load and fuel
Cruises nice and easy around 35 though and sips fuel

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