On Jul 8, 11:31*pm, Josh Assing wrote:
* * * * This is our 1st time "camping" for more than overnight in our boat.

I had planned on strapping the cooler (150quart) to the swim deck with food &
drinks -- and putting all the "gear" out of the way up in the cuddy.

Someone said it's better to put all the load towards the rear and leave the bow
light -- that seemed odd to me; but as a relative novice to power boating;
thought I'd ask for a concensus.

Thanks
-josh

Nah, it needs to be balanced.