I was surprised at just how small the battery is..........sort of like an ATV battery. I didn't really think it was 24 lbs but I guess it is...........no bigey, only 1 portage (PP). Plus if the higher output of the Lowrance needs a bit more juice to shoot thru the hull.........all in all a good call I think. I'll likely want weight in the boat while I'm out fishing...........

solid musing on the chance of sinking a boat db........might overcome my little solo......unlikely it would sink this boat......but still??

What was not a good call was the LTG (low to ground) recliner chair I picked up from REI. Very sweet chair........can still cook out of it but I think I could actually fall asleep in it as well, very comfy with armrests and reclinable position. But alas, with the tubular steel frame I had decided to strap it on the deck. Bad call..........at 12 lbs a poor choice to have weight that high. Pity, it will have to go back (and I was so looking forward to reading and writing in it).