03-02-2016, 02:49 AM
Hey mallardmann, I say go with what you want it is your money and you are the one that needs to be happy in the end. For what it is worth I have a Weldcraft with the extended bracket and absolutely love it. I can run all four downriggers and I have not had an issue. I was concerned about the flotation foam as well but maybe Weldcraft changed the way they build because mine doesn't have it. And as for the leaking access hatches not all makers use them, the only hole in mine is where the plug goes and if that's filling up with water then that is my fault. Life's to short to spend to much time worrying about what to get, find one that fits your needs and get on the water. If we could clear a little ice I would happy to take you out in mine [fishin]
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