Welcome aboard George. I don't think you were "fishing for info" but just merely trying to start a conversation.
Post some pics if u have them of previous fish u caught.... A lot of us use www.photobucket.com to post our pics here.
Good luck on your trip too.
Interesting..... I never thought of those sponsoons leaking until u mentioned it....And tonight I was out fishing with just a paddle... no boat battery and no trolling motor... no water leaking in either!!
I guess I might have to take your lead on trimming down.. or not! lol