I, like a lot of us have a small 19' boat. The problem is we own many rods and storage is tough. I can deal with the storage part but knowing what rod is in what locker is the problem. What I came up with is a simple painters tape and a marker. When I'm getting rods stored for a fishing outing I take a piece of painters tape and write down the rods I put in that locker. On my boat it's on the inside of the access panel, next trip if rods are changing its only a piece of tape. Here is an example, and sometimes I have 5-6 rods shoved in one locker.
Scott
Most of the councils were aluminum and when not screwed down flex all over the place. If yours are you will have to remove the windshield to square up the council boxes again. Not that big of a deal to do, just takes some time.
With an aluminum boat I would consider aluminum for the floor.
Scott
I have a 19 Lowe Roughneck with 8hp 4 stroke Johnson since 2004, never short on power. When ever I had to run close to full throttle it was time to quit anyways or loose someone over the side Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app
- 2800# load rating, 1997
- transferable registration, 2nd owner since 1999
- 2" ball overall length 22'
- Single axle
- tires, 205R14 load range D, 2271# load per tire at 65lbs, new 2018 mounted and balanced ($212)
- 2x6"x10' PT bunks with newer 3/4x1/3/4" steel braces on each bunk
- New winch strap
- Tilt up crank wheel
- Mounted spare
- Bearing buddies, repacked every year (need to do this season)
- Front guide ons
- Rear, new in the box 40" guide ons
- excellent condition.
Hamburg NY 14075, Buffalo NY area
Scott 716.480.7702
if its "new" as in brand new, get what the dealer option is, best fit and function, if old (new to you) just don't buy the cheapest one or you MAY have trouble with things lining up
get at least a group 27, group 31 if weight and space allows. I use (2) group 27 Interstate on a 19' up in the bow the weight helps with the ride and runs all day salmon "steering"
Sold pending payment (pick up) at the Nag Falls show tomorrow........but just in case after high noon they will back up for sale for pick up at the show
Scott 716.480.7702
$50 for all 8 rods
Check serial number too. I have a model 37 and all barrels are not interchangeable, some before a certain SN and some after Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app
my 1997 Johnson with factory install bracket to brace motor at transom, (same idea as above pictures) on a 19' aluminum, original owner and transom is a straight as ever, always trailed.
Like said above though, if the motor is allowed to bounce up and down, trouble with come, so as long as its "locked" to keep from bouncing you can keep your lower unit scratch free