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Good news! The contact Big Block Power provided, Clay, was kind enough to measure on a CS3 that was on the floor. Below is the feedback I received:

It is at its widest, 24” X 16” X 13” D you could maybe sneak another ½” deeper one in.
If I measure with the double hinge and the upper lip. So like if you slide a full cooler in from the top.
20” wide by 13” wide.
See attached picture it has a small angle were the walkthrough is that limits your total width of 24”
Based on Clay's feedback I went with the AO 36-pack canvas soft cooler which supposedly measures 21" x 10" x 12" - I know the 21" may be pushing vs. the 20" Clay feels is the true square fit but since the soft cooler is only 10" wide my thought was it could fit toward the back more and away from the angle up front giving me play to maneuver it into the space. I'm expecting to pick up my boat on Friday and will let everyone know how it went. FYI I also ordered the 48-pack size to use on the floor of the boat. Hoping I can convince the wife it will be easier on the boat vs. the hard cooler with wheels that she likes.

Thanks all for your input!

Let me just say that I am not shocked that BB's guy came through with not only measurements but pics.

Enough said. Your welcome

Just wanted to follow-up and let you know the AO 36-pack soft cooler fits great! Very happy with the quality and while it wasn't very warm out this past weekend in PA the drinks kept great with just a few ice packs included in the cooler.

Good deal. How are you liking your new boat?

Liking it very much! Had 12 people and gear on it over the weekend and didn't have issue getting onto plane quickly. Handled well in the windy conditions and can feel the quality put into the boat. Didn't get to spend a lot of alone time with her to get everything set up just so but another weekend is just around the corner.

Very nice.

12 People. Nicely done.

ixispy44 wrote: Tue May 30, 2017 8:14 pm Liking it very much! Had 12 people and gear on it over the weekend and didn't have issue getting onto plane quickly. Handled well in the windy conditions and can feel the quality put into the boat. Didn't get to spend a lot of alone time with her to get everything set up just so but another weekend is just around the corner.

Have you found an anchor that fits in the anchor locker, but also holds the boat?

I've been very happy with this anchor and it fits in my storage locker. Digger Anchor.

Do you have the 12lb or 15lb? If you have a minute some time, could you check the dimensions on it? The length has been my issue with most anchors. Width is no problem. The anchor locker is nearly as wide as it is deep.

I have simular anchor. Mine is a 15lb. And it is 18 1/2 inches tall.

Bfun220 wrote: Thu Jul 06, 2017 10:30 am I have simular anchor. Mine is a 15lb. And it is 18 1/2 inches tall.

Just to be sure....that's to the tip of the eye bolt? That should work...my regular old dumb anchor is about 22" and almost fits.

How much chain to you guys have on the anchor?

6ft of chain. There's a good video on this anchor on utube also.

Yes, that's to the top of the eye bolt.
I'm not using any chain right now. These anchor do not require a chain. Although I do have a 3 foot chain I was thinking about adding.