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Did the research...made my choice...found a solid dealer that was willing to take the time and work with me ( stay away from Harris Boatworks on the south side of Rice Lake )...and placed an order for a new boat. I want it to be turn key. No aftermarket installs, so I need your help. This is all new to me. The trolling motor and fish finder have been chosen, it's the other things I have no idea about. Accessories. What would you add if cost was not a factor.
Smooth moves seat bases. The best option I bought! If your a troller, running planer boards. A rod holder tree on each side. I have a big jon. Slowly switching out everything to cisco holders.
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Oh... I wish I had of installed an autopilot system. I didnt think of it. Now need to replace fishfinder and add unit. Im in an 18.5' but 95% troll. 5% cruise and beach
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Power Poles!
Depends where you will be fishing, Rice lake is very different to the great lakes where redundancy will be the key to safety. Having a GPS unit backed up with a map and compass (map is required if off-shore), two batteries and a separate trolling motor with its own fuel tank would be up on my list. There have been a few times I have come back under power of the trolling motor when the main motor died, and navigated by GPS due to thick fog.
mostly depends on you what someone else suggests may not be right for you once you get a couple times you will start finding out what things that will make your fishing easier, make a list and slowly add on good luck and enjoy
I think size of boat has something to do with what you can add in the way of perks.
If its a big boat I'd have a kicker motor
Onboard charger wired to all possible battery locations
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Bilge pump with an "auto" and a "on" setting.
Most come with just an "on" setting.
"Auto" allows you to leave the switch on but the pump only turns on when in senses water.
I would stay away from the "float" type. I like the one that has a sensor.
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I'm required to have a paddle of some kind. One or two, I'm not sure as it seems redundant. The boat is a Legend 18XTR. I don't believe I could paddle it if I wanted to, lol. What do you others use on your larger boats??
Excellent thoughts stragglelake. I have added both to the list.
Can anyone provide any feedback on the legend 18 xtr before I make the purchase? Thanks for the feedback
I have an expandable paddle to satisfy the Regs. My boat is too large to paddle as well. I have a kicker motor that I won’t leave the dock without.Quote:
Originally Posted by sizematters
I fish Erie, so some days it’s a 15 mile run out....a good properly installed marine radio is a must for big lakes.
A bimini (spelling) to keep the UV off your carcass. Will keep the melanoma at bay, and awful nice for shade on 30+ days. Transom saver rod for trailering.
A paddle OR anchor is the requirement, one or the other or both...........Quote:
Originally Posted by sizematters
Manual propelling device OR anchor with 15 m (50') of rope.
I have had a 16 ft Legend since 2092, and was happy w it until 2018, when I had a whole bunch of rivets start to leak!
Took it to Barrie legend for repairs since my Ft. Erie dealer closed up, and Barrie Legend took over FOUR months to fix it!!
Swore after that happened that I would NEVER buy another Legend if I could afford another boat!