Ok I want to get a couple things for the old pontoon its a 18 footer. pretty sure I want a Helix 7 SI with DI to run off the back. some what affordable, but that thing looks amazing, just the basic stand alone unit not worried about networking. Si to find cover then DI it check it out up close. if I am way off let me know.

Then a TM. probably a Minn kota but open to suggestions I want spot lock that is a must!. no more than 24v , 12 if I could get by with it. I would think a 80 lb would hold it and to cruz docks. I dont plan to fish in high wind our lakes are 100 ac or less. so not really any crazy waves. I know they are not cheap and i dont need a tricked out unit. just basic but one that will do what I need. If they even make a basic one with spot lock?
I dont plan to run a fish finder off of it or anything fancy.
I will save that for the crappie/bass boat I hope to get in a few years.

My wife loves the pontoon and I call it her boat. but if i can set it up to have a good time fishing off of i will spend alot more time on it finding the honey holes and trying different things while she lounges around...LOL. But I think she would really get into crappie fishing. and once I get if figured out i want to take the grand kids.

SOOOO does this seem like a good plan? or is there better options for the same money?

I read that BBG is the place to call for packages.

Just need advice and direction to review so i dont jump off the deep end uninformed and spend more money to end up with less.

Thanks in advance!