Had same boat in 17 ft. Built a shelf over transom brace to take 3rd battery. Tight but made it work. I'd do the shelf and stick with 55 pounds for your boat. You don't need to troll 3 mph. You need 1.5-1.8 all day. 55 is plenty. 80'is better, but more $ Don't overlook Ultrex. Better transducer options even if you do stick with the low rent hbirds. I would not pay up for the link though. Just not how I fish and I don't see the benefit. Plus remote is huge.

So sayeth Wannabe...
And the congregation said Amen.


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