10-17-2009, 04:00 AM
Thanks, I'll give the rundown. 30lb. Motorguide footpedal on the bow. 55lb. variable speed Minnkota on the transom. Swivel cushioned seats. Dome light on both benches just below the seats to see in tackle box at night. Aerated livewell. Two small oval halogen lights on the bow to see at night and a halogen light on both sides near the back for shoreline fishing at night. Eight rod holders. Flipout cupholders. Two fishfinders, one on the bow and the other behind the front seat. Nail clippers attached to a coiled phone cord to cut line. Pliers mounted by both benches to remove hooks. Completely carpeted. To reduce weight I installed the pink hard foam used on basement walls for insulation and placed them in between the ribs on the floor. This way I was able to use a thin plywood on the floor and place the carpet ontop of that without worrying about the floor collapsing between the ribs and it weighs near nothing. I run the power for the motors with a deep cycle battery and keep a second one for backup. The lights run on a battery jumper pack. I have a bow light also on the bow (red&green). CD player with stereo speakers. Inside the front of the bow I keep a safety medical kit. Mounted behind the front bench is a large branch cutter (pruning tool with longer handles) in case I have to trim branches that get in my way along with a small survival shovel. A fire extinguisher and loud air horn are also on board and tools for minor repairs. Lifejackets are also on board. Hard to believe all this is on a 14ft. JonBoat, huh? The best part is it costs nothing to take it out over and over again. As soon as I get back from fishing I throw the batteries back on the charger and I'm ready to go again. Two anchors. Fishing net. An American flag proudly blows in the wind. Last but not least there is also an oar on both benches just in case the batteries fail.
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