Midnight_F150's Boat Help

MN got a used SS boat recently. We are about to start turning this into the crappie fisherman's dream. But sadly we only have a few ideas on things to do to really make it live up to that idea. We plan on putting a new trolling motor, live well timer, and putting pressure switch activated led lights in all the storage compartments; but what next!?! That is where you guys come in. So after all your years of experience what are those items that you wish you had on your boat? I'm not writing the check for this one. Sorry MN :D

Got any pictures of the boat that you can post?

here is the link to the thread that already has the picture. http://www.crappie.com/crappie/off-t...w-me-boat.html

Well I see a CMC tilt & trim unit, 4 hi tech rod holder, new Minn Kota TM, really good fish finder with two pick ups & GPS. LED lighting inside,

That's a good start. That's about 3 times what the boat cost. Send me a PM.

Thanks WWF. I will pick up the check on this one, if you pick up the check for all those christmas decorations and lights next yr for your house. All jokes aside I did order a stay-alive livewell pump for it. Wannabe on the mississippi forum said they work great STAY-ALIVE LIVEWELL PUMP TIMERS by MC Design Im going to be picking up a livewell air pump from academy sports monday Cabela's: Marine Metal Products Power Bubbles Since I bought the boat I have add a Swivl-Eze Bolt-On Adjustable Transom Saver. Also some BoatBuckle retractable transom tie-down system, ive only used them twice but I like them alot. I got a good deal on them thanks to Wannabe. I will post some pictures monday. I need to do some fabrication work on the top of the rod box. I hope to order my minn kota terrova in the middle of jan(IM WAIT ON BILLY E TO BITE THE BULLET FIRST SO I KNOW WHAT SHAFT LEGNTH TO GET). Then when I get my taxes in I want to get a new fish finder, not sure which yet though. When I get stuff in my 2 best friends in the world WWF and dubs are going to help me install everything.

Oh I bit the bullet. Merry Christmas from me to me. 55/48 plenty big for my 15 foot Rebel. This is a good place to start. SI depth finder is next. I dont know which one to get. You are going to love the stick steering set up boat. Cant wait to meet you on the lake. Keep us updated on you project. Oh yea if I could get anything, it would be trailer lights that would work for 10 trips or 1000 miles.HAHA
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He need's to hurry and get it rigged up so he can take us both out in it, lol. When are you going to turn your boat into a crappie fishers dream WWF?

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Oh I bit the bullet. Merry Christmas from me to me. 55/48 plenty big for my 15 foot Rebel. This is a good place to start. SI depth finder is next. I dont know which one to get. You are going to love the stick steering set up boat. Cant wait to meet you on the lake. Keep us updated on you project. Oh yea if I could get anything, it would be trailer lights that would work for 10 trips or 1000 miles.HAHA
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I saw that right away in your other post this morning. How are you like it? Did you get the I pilot for it yet? Which model did you go with? That 48" shaft looks like the way to go. Is that mounted on a minn kota quick release? Hey billy you might try some led lights they cost. But the ones on my 16ft atv trailer are about 3.5 yrs old.

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He need's to hurry and get it rigged up so he can take us both out in it, lol. When are you going to turn your boat into a crappie fishers dream WWF?

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He has got to put tags on it first? The line at the DMV scared him!!

Hey midnight I got the 55thrust 48" shaft it has i-pilot and US2.. Even at 16 ft I think that will be plenty. Ive been playing with it for the last 2 days. I found out in the wind if you use a wind sock at slow speeds it works better in tracking mode. It is nice.It like Ronco, Set it and forget it!.I mounted it on quick release because some trips I make are long distance and it rides in the back of the tahoe better.I got the switch from hummingbird to go from front to back transducer. That works great.
BillyE
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Hey billy does that quick release mount work smoothly? How are you liking the US2? What hummingbird unit are you running now?

Hey Midnight - I like the US2 the transduced in the motor head keeps everything clean and hookup with the depthfinder switch was easy. I have a HB570 now and like I said will upgrade it nest year if I can wait.

Hey billy you should check out this thread and look at the picture that yikess posted on page 3 of a ram trolling motor stabilizer for those bumpy days. http://www.crappie.com/crappie/off-t...ent-way-3.html If you get a chance and have time could you post a picture of the terrova in the stored position?

Hey midnight, Thats what Iam looking for. If I can get the anchor express web page to download Iam going to order me one. I'll get the stow pic tonight for you.
BillyE

Hey midnight - That ram mount is not adjustable. It is 10.5" tall from deck to shaft. I need one 17". I will keep looking and if you here of one let me know. I think I can make one but I would like a factory made tested one. Here are the pics I hope they help. Its a big motor but its not in my way in fact I have leg room to spare
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I have some ideas for my boat but havent started working on them yet. Will post them as I get them done.

Didnt notice them on your boat but I am going to add tie off cleats on both back corners for anchoring the back of the boat.

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Hey midnight - That ram mount is not adjustable. It is 10.5" tall from deck to shaft. I need one 17". I will keep looking and if you here of one let me know. I think I can make one but I would like a factory made tested one. Here are the pics I hope they help. Its a big motor but its not in my way in fact I have leg room to spare
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Man that thing looks great billy.

Well its 5:30 on sat morning and I am going to see how it works when I go back to were I was last weekend at push the track button. I think it is suppose to remember it. I wish the wind would stop blowing. Wish me luck midnight and I will talk to youlater.
BillyE
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Well its 5:30 on sat morning and I am going to see how it works when I go back to were I was last weekend at push the track button. I think it is suppose to remember it. I wish the wind would stop blowing. Wish me luck midnight and I will talk to youlater.
BillyE
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Am wait to hear how it worked. I was stuck at work all day. I hope you had a great trip.