I insulated the lids on most compartments including the cooler and most of the Live well (didn't want to cover up the built in tape ruler that is on the inside of the big lid).

3/4 inch insulation foam and 3M 77 adhesive spray did the trick. Being that the deck is 100% aluminum I really wanted the compartments to stay a little cooler hopefully.

My main beef is lack of rod storage on this boat but it is only 16 feet and when I am by myself it isn't an issue.

Those side lockers I have my tackle in are not capable to of storing a 6.5' rod without 'bending" it to get it in. No way.

The newer Lowe's ('06 and '07) solved this issue with a rod locker in the middle to the tip of the bow. They also redesigned the hull and I prefer the chine angles and step transom on mine instead. Plus mine came equipped with the Evinrude E-Tec 50 which Lowe doesn't offer anymore since Mercury bought the company I am told.

Found that these nifty little Sterlite containers fit just right and offered me the opportunity to organize my tackle and leave "on-board".

Also got some fenders and man they sure do bring a piece of mind while docked. They came in handy yesterday in the wind.

That's all for now.

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very nice boat!

Nice mods ted! Good job! I like those fenders!

Where did you pick up those containers?  

Nice mods ted!  Good job! I like those fenders!

Where did you pick up those containers?  

Thanks!

I got them at Target they are the 6qt Sterlite brand about 13 or so inches in length. They wedge fit real nice. No more digging through tackle bags looking for stuff.

I am beginning to really like having my own boat.

Thanks Ted!  I will check out the local Target!

I know what you mean about having your own boat.  There is nothinkg like it! I cant wait till all this d**n ice is gone!

That is mighty impressive!  Great job!