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David, I’m not sure I understand the difference between having
a 60 pound sandbag or my 140 pound son riding in the front
of the boat, other than that, a person may be able to
shift their weight in case of an upset to help correct
to boat, or they may go "flying out"!
Looks like a nice calm day, so think I’ll be okay for
this trial run.
UPDATE: Took the boat out fishing this morning.
Motor ran great, but I had to tweak the packing
nuts on both needles a little more.
The sand bag in the bow worked great, except
when it was time to load the boat back up on
the trailer!
Good fishing day…. caught nine fish and
don’t have to clean any! Four little northerns,
four bass, one bluegill. Three of the bass were
big enough, but that season isn’t open yet.
Prepare to be boarded!