I had to do it!

[cpierce]

The weather held off for half the day and I got a chance to get out and put the Fish Cat Express through its paces.

I do sit a little deeper in the water and and back a little if I lean back. Other wise it sits fairly level. It doesn't feel like it is any harder to kick or maneuver around. Considering I added about 70 lbs to the load I don't think that is too bad. I am sure interested in seeing how the smaller batteries hold up.

Here is a picture of the tube floating free. The prop isn't touching the bottom. It has a definite tilt to the back, but not like it is going to tip or anything.

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A picture of my wake on #1 speed.

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A shot over my shoulder as I am leaning back also. Even if I lean all the way back it doesn't tilt much more than this.

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Some nice little fishies came out to play too.

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All in all-- I am pleased with it. It will do what I want it to.[]
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