Posted by NWWhaler on 12/10/15 - 7:25 PM
#13
bradsc wrote:
If you want the 22(24) gallon white Mueller gas tank, you do not need to raise the RPS. I just like to keep things simple and stock. I also can not think of any major reasons to raise the console. It is a small console that we keep 4 life jackets, 2 batteries that sit on the boat deck, several towels, food, a small gear bag and a small tool bag. We know the console is small and only bring what we need. If you plan and pack smart, the console is fine. Seems like a lot of work with little benefits to me. We keep our cooler so it opens to the back. I do not have to worry about it opening when trailering or under way.
My reasons for wanting to raise the both have nothing to do with fitting a larger gas tank or overall storage capacity. I believe it will be an ergonomic improvement over stock.
bradsc wrote:
The best advice is to do your homework, which you are. Use the boat a season or two and then see what changes you want to do. I would not go crazy with changes until you really get to know the boat and how you and your family are going to use it.
That is excellent advice. I spent a fair bit of time on her this past summer, and it was during this period of usage that I really started to appreciate how raising the console and RPX could help.