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Installed a bimini top. The only models I found narrow enough to fit a J14 were 8' long 4 bow models. I little bigger than I wanted but I guess more shade is always better than less. I used stainless hardware to replace the nylon junk they include with the cheap amazon kits. I also replaced the pad eyes with smaller ones. The eyes included with the kit were big enfough to tie your anchor from. I do miss how open the boat was without the top but having shade on a hot day is 100% worth the tradeoff.

Installed a cupholder over the weekend. I was pretty hesitant to drill such a large hole in the counsel but I also wanted to avoid a cup holder that stuck up on top of the counsel for fear it would eventually get broken off since it is so exposed. I guess this was the lesser of the two evils. I put a good seal of 3M 4000 around the lip so it should keep water out. Drain plug runs out of the hole for the controls. I left the space on the port side for an eventual Garmin Echomap. I still have one more. Not sure if I want to put it up on the front deck yet or not.

Another great show by the boys!

Got around to the first mod. Replaced the old fishing chair post mounting bracket with a hatch and added a cargo net to hold everything underneath while underway. The hatch makes it easier to get out the anchor but for quick access you can still grab stuff from over the top of the net.

I am looking for a Carolina Skiff or similar and ran across this. They are asking $3,850 for a 1999 CS J1450 with a 1999 Suzuki 9.9 HP four stroke and a trailer. I have already taken it out and the motor seems underpowered and the boat will not get onto plane. What would you offer?