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Old 04-19-2021, 07:52 AM   #1
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Hey we need to get out when the weather gets a bit warmer.

What are you using the front cooler for? I see the kill bag above it.

Tight lines!
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Old 04-19-2021, 09:53 AM   #2
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Yes we need to have our own Solo Skiff armada up here. I use the front cooler as storage for extra clothes and a power bank to power my GoPro.

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Hey we need to get out when the weather gets a bit warmer.

What are you using the front cooler for? I see the kill bag above it.

Tight lines!
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Old 04-19-2021, 11:42 AM   #3
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Nice Salmon Grouper and variety on rockfish -- Congrats.
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Old 04-19-2021, 01:20 PM   #4
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Way to load up the Solo Skiff with a limit of quality rock fish. Congrats, Quang!
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Old 04-20-2021, 04:05 PM   #5
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You can try putting the bait tank behind your seat. It keeps the bait happy and I don't have any holes in my hull. Nice fish!
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Old 04-21-2021, 09:25 AM   #6
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LOOKS NICE

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You can try putting the bait tank behind your seat. It keeps the bait happy and I don't have any holes in my hull. Nice fish!
Is hard to get on plain with all the weight in the rear?

5200 gobbed around the intake is super solid. I check mine after every trip and its solid as could be!
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Old 04-21-2021, 09:26 AM   #7
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Did you buy that from Tony?
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Old 04-22-2021, 07:07 AM   #8
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Thanks Nick. I am getting to a point where that is my only option now.

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Is hard to get on plain with all the weight in the rear?

5200 gobbed around the intake is super solid. I check mine after every trip and its solid as could be!
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Old 04-22-2021, 07:05 AM   #9
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Thank you. That is one of the option I have in mind as well. How is the balance with the 3 gallon fuel tank on one side and the 6-7 gallon bait tank on the other side?

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Old 04-22-2021, 02:41 PM   #10
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Thank you. That is one of the option I have in mind as well. How is the balance with the 3 gallon fuel tank on one side and the 6-7 gallon bait tank on the other side?
The external bait tank dimensions are 11" wide and 11" long and the drain is set at about 8" of height. I think that works out to about 4.1 gallons of capacity and at 8.5lbs/gallon of sea water, that's ~35lbs. If you add the container and battery, it probably works out to ~40lbs full.

On the other side, gas is about 6.3lbs/gallon, so ~25lbs full with container. I have a ~5lb fire extinguisher mounted under the left side of the seat and slide my 10lb battery box slightly to the left. The net change is 0 tilt.

I'm 205lbs and sometimes bring 5 rods and plenty of tackle. I plane right away and cruise 12-14mph. It feels like a great setup. I think you'd like it if you don't want to make a hole in the hull. Let me know if you'd like more pictures.
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