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.
~cheers~

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