Solo Session on the Solo Skiff targeting Rockfish

[AlwaysFishing]

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?

Originally Posted by captainbarky

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!

[captainbarky]

Originally Posted by AlwaysFishing

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.

[AlwaysFishing]

Nicely done! You got it all balanced out. If you don't mind please post some pictures of the set up. Thank you.

Originally Posted by captainbarky

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.