JIm,

I would buy a can or 2 of contact cement and install indoor outdoor carpet. Very easy to do. Also if you r serious, you could get a depth finder.Bass pro carries an awesome portable one that shows structure,fish beneath the boat and up to 60 feet on the side. Around 200.00 You also may want to install a red/green light in the front. I made a deep well out of a cooler. I found an adhesive that you can glue an airater to the bottom of the cooler.Everything failed but......Shoe Goo.It has held for the last 7 years.Fish die fast in Florida plus the snakes,gators and birds will grab your fish. I have a heavy duty 10 footer. I can get to places the other guys can't.Once I had a 9.9 on the back.It was hydro planing. Have fun.
Chuck