how big a baitwell can you put on a 20sf?

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Blue_Heron

Denny,
I don't think the Seacraft Industries and Tracker 20' hulls are as sensitive to tail weight as the Potter boats. I use the in-deck live well in mine with no problems. It's located just forward of the motor well, and I have a 400lb Merc hanging on the transom. Running with the live well full, I don't need to deploy trim tabs to keep the bow down. That being said, 45 gallons might be pushing the limits. 30 gallons would probably be ok.

Dave

I have not seen the Bones of the early/ later hulls side by each so I will just give my thoughts. My fuel tank is 47 useable/ 50 gal stock design.

The early boats have the console way back. Maybe Carl`s racing back round influenced this.
The deck design was raised sometime in the 80`s? I can get some water in with one or more in the corner with 365#s of Rude on her ass. Norm makes good points about simulation/ imagineering. Love the Hookah Norm!

I moved my console forward maybe 2 inches to gain more fishing room.
The oval rigging hole prevented me from going farther. I did not consider cutting the hole
farther fore. I would now. You also trade foot room on the jump seat by doing this.

Think, think, and think some more. Questions are your best friends here.

Merry Christmas!
GFS




Ideally, I would like my bait on the transom, but where it is now is not too shabby.