Making a 16' Aluminum fish boat TOO LIGHT.

[cyclops222]

I finally did that last year. Moved the car battery from the small bow seat under the bow deck. To the transom compartment. BIG mistake when any wind is blowing and I have to dock in my shared dock space. The bottom of the bow is out of the water. Wind and any slight rudder angle causes instant bow angle change. Panic reverse thrust very often.
I have to move the battery back to the bow. Also need 1 of the 2...... 6 gallon gas tanks in the bow full.
Aluminum boats can be too light to be fun in a breeze or close docking spaces.

 

[mike_i]

I've had several sized aluminum boats in my life and blame them on my messed up back. They are nice and light for towing and the low maintenance but you get your ass kicked, and back pounded when the wind blows and conditions get rough.

 

[cyclops222]

I tied 3 USCG cushion seat pads together. To reduce the back pains.

 

[DeepCMark58A]

They make air ride boat seats.

 

[cyclops222]

Thank you Mark.

 

[DeepCMark58A]

Thank you Mark.

Like any problem just takes $ to fix it, free choice. Complain or fix it.

 

[roscoe]

They also make kingpin style seat mounts that have a spring in them.

 

[airshot]

I've had several sized aluminum boats in my life and blame them on my messed up back. They are nice and light for towing and the low maintenance but you get your ass kicked, and back pounded when the wind blows and conditions get rough.

Gotta slow down when the going gets ruff.....yea I know, we want to keep going fast, in our nature.

 

[airshot]

They also make kingpin style seat mounts that have a spring in them.

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I have some of these, they work but barely.....slow down and adjust the trim

 

[Mc Tool]

They also make kingpin style seat mounts that have a spring in them.

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Its upside down

 

[Mc Tool]

Gotta take care of your nuts too . To much bouncing around , particularly in boxers is not good . Standing at the helm , feet 18"apart , every time the boat bottoms out gravity gives them a wee tug . An hour or so of that is plenty .

 

[roscoe]

I have some of these, they work but barely.....

I've been trying to find a better spring, something to give a bit more travel.

Something like the coil over from my Honda trail 70.

 

[cyclops222]

The $ 1000 adjustable Air cylinders are for sale. Seat is extra.

 

[Texasmark]

I've had several sized aluminum boats in my life and blame them on my messed up back. They are nice and light for towing and the low maintenance but you get your ass kicked, and back pounded when the wind blows and conditions get rough.

Try a Crestliner......their hull is a game changer......was for me!

 

[cyclops222]

I am a lot more selective about going out and coming in quickly. Only I can help me.