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Need advice on just purchased 130 Sport 2005, with the Mercury 40 hp 4 stroke EFI.

I am handcuffed by my parking spot on property. This fits perfect, the 15' would be very tight.

I pulled the trigger on a good deal, for Hawaii at least. I need advice on any way to outfit it for in-shore trolling and hopefully if anyone has done it, poling around our flats.

It would be mostly for me, sometimes one friend. On some rare occasions, wife and 4 year old son. I will be smart and keep to the protected bays, lagoons and if safe conditions, 1-2 miles from shore.

Has anyone used these to float over flats? Here in Hawaii there are some coral heads that can pop up.

What are your thoughts on trolling the insides with the amount of people I have coming with me?

How to make the boat safer? Do I need a bilge?, do I need fuel/water filter, etc.

Worried about the freeboard with kid, stability, etc.

I will buy an epirb, have short wave, all safety basics. Some here in Hawaii will say its overkill since I'll be able to see cars on the street and be only less than mile from shore and amongst busy boating area.

Also, any thoughts on the 2005 sport and its hull compared to the older classics. is this one a smoother ride?

Thanks to you all.