Thread: Boat Rigging - south edition

Thanks G and Feelay. Feelay, why did you have to have the shaft shortened on your Terrove, yea, I know "because it was too long", but why didn't you get a shorter shft when you got it? How long a shaft do you think I'll need for 175 Pro Crappie? And is your patio umbrella mounted to the back of the seat like mine or some other way?

Originally Posted by majflyboy

Thanks G and Feelay. Feelay, why did you have to have the shaft shortened on your Terrove, yea, I know "because it was too long", but why didn't you get a shorter shft when you got it? How long a shaft do you think I'll need for 175 Pro Crappie? And is your patio umbrella mounted to the back of the seat like mine or some other way?

I cut the shaft because the head would have been outside the boat when stowed. I bought one with a 60" shaft because it is the only one they make with i-pilot pre-installed. If you buy a 54" or 48", you have to buy the i-pilot seperate, which is a couple hundred dollars more expensive. I cut mine down to 50". You would probably be ok with a 54" shaft. I have a rod holder mounted to the rear of my front deck that I use to keep my ego net handy. The shaft of the patio umbrella fits in it perfectly. It has a telescoping shaft to adjust the umbrella high or low. Still, there are times of the day when it doesn't shade me. I haven't found anything yet to keep you completely shaded all day when fishing.

Thanks Feelay, I have more questions but will give it a rest for tonight.

Good info feelay....you got me thinking. Thanks.

That new gp 31 battery that I just installed....defective....got a hole in it.

That new 3-bank, on board charger that I just installed the same day....defective....led light burned out.

Originally Posted by majflyboy

That new gp 31 battery that I just installed....defective....got a hole in it.

That new 3-bank, on board charger that I just installed the same day....defective....led light burned out.

That aint the way to start a week. Bummer for sure.

Originally Posted by majflyboy

That new gp 31 battery that I just installed....defective....got a hole in it.

That new 3-bank, on board charger that I just installed the same day....defective....led light burned out.

Dadgummit.....thats a bummer. Go get you a Dual-Pro charger....I had one on my old Tracker for 22 years , no problems. I have had one on the G3 now for going on 5 years....nary a problem.

Originally Posted by G-3 Fisherman

Dadgummit.....thats a bummer. Go get you a Dual-Pro charger....I had one on my old Tracker for 22 years , no problems. I have had one on the G3 now for going on 5 years....nary a problem.

It IS a Dual-Pro, the new RS3. They are sending another out today with prepaid return sticker so that makes it a little less painful.

After executive consult with feelay, I have ordered the Terrova with i-pilot. I think my "list" is complete now.

Originally Posted by majflyboy

After executive consult with feelay, I have ordered the Terrova with i-pilot. I think my "list" is complete now.

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sure we can find other things to tempt you with if we think long enough.