Latest improvements to my new rig ('05 Lowe 160W)

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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Looks like you have a porta-john behind the seat ;-) Kidding aside, it's
looking good.

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"SHRED" wrote in message
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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~

PICS:

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ovements01.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ovements03.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ovements04.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ovements05.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ovements07.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ovements06.jpg

Jerry Barton wrote:
Looks like you have a porta-john behind the seat ;-) Kidding aside, it's
looking good.

You know, I thought that also. It is where the bait bucket goes as it is
submerged into the livewell.

Now if Mrs. SHRED had an emergency pee need, and the livewell was not in
use, then...well...who knows?

;-)

Steve...tell the livewell story again!
said Huck

"SHRED" wrote in message
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Jerry Barton wrote:
Looks like you have a porta-john behind the seat ;-) Kidding aside, it's
looking good.

You know, I thought that also. It is where the bait bucket goes as it is
submerged into the livewell.

Now if Mrs. SHRED had an emergency pee need, and the livewell was not in
use, then...well...who knows?

;-)

SHRED wrote:

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.


What kind of foam did you use?

Dan wrote:
SHRED wrote:

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.


What kind of foam did you use?

I cut a 4x8 sheet I got from Home Depot.
They use it for insulation on homes.

Good job Shred..looks like you put a lot of work into it. Congrats


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Josh The Bad Bear

Joshuall wrote:
Good job Shred..looks like you put a lot of work into it. Congrats




Thanks all!

So fun having a boat now...wow!!!

Thanks all!
So fun having a boat now...wow!!!
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I envy you Ted, I remember my first boat I bought in Florida, and the
"fun" of it....took me a few months to realize it was a "fishing
platform", and not my "betrothed" .

Have fun!

John K