Thought on my new set up

[scanaego 2]

Hey all new to these forums! I bought a brand new 2 stroke Mercury 15hp last yr thinking I wanted a great motor, no more grease on the water when I go fishing. I assumed I would find a good used 14 deep and wide fairly cheap. What a dummy, I have not been able to as every boat I like has a motor with it and dropping another $4500 is not what I had planned for a used rig. Anyway I have decided to treat myself and I decided after much research to buy a Alumacraft v14 15inch transom with floor. Weight should be about 300-310 lbs total. Just wanted others thought on whether this should be a good set up. I will use on smaller lakes but also lakes such as Lac Des Mille Lacs. I have attached a pic of the rig I plan on purchasing.

[Lyle Reiner 174]

Looks like it will get the job done no problem.

I've caught many a fish out of a 14' with a 15 on the back! You'll love it

[Pro fisherman-Stud Muffin 420]

Throw a piece of plywood over bow. And you got a casting platformw with storage. Perfect setup

[Squaretail 38]

I had a ssv Lund 16 with a drop in floor with a 15 merc and was my favorite rig ever. Did 24 mph with two people and it burnt next to nothing on gas.

[Squaretail 38]

Both the Lund and alumacraft are nice boats. Just don't go welded or you defienetly need more hp to push the heavier boat.

[scanaego 2]

I`m pumped, so excited! I have never had a nice new rig. Planning on some add-ons such as a removable bow floor across the two front seats, maybe a live well. Any good websites you know of for ideas on this besides advice I can get here.

[Monks 164]

Congrats! My favorite boat was a 14 ft Naden with a 15 hp Mariner. Learned most of lake of the woods with it. Built my own livewell in it, built a casting deck. As for advice just check out other fishing forums, lots of good ideas out there. Looks like you could drop in a casting deck pretty easy in your boat. As for a livewell, a cooler and a pump is all you need. transports easily in and out of the boat when you want it.

[Lyle Reiner 174]

Tinboats.com I believe has some good ideas

[scanaego 2]

Thank you, I will likely throw up some pics as I get some goodies done to it. I will take my time to do some testing to see how she rides before and mods.

[Guest FreshwaterFisherman]

I threw a little casting platform in my boat. As well as carpeted wooden floors and seats. And added a few storage areas.