Bought a 16.5' Bass Boat last weekend. First NEW boat in my life. It has 2 live-wells, rod lockers, a 70hp Merc, cup holders, seats and poles and not much else.
So far I purchased:
• 2 Locators - for front and bow by trolling motor
• Trolling motor and mounting brackets
• Dual Bank Charger
• Batteries
• Boat Bumpers
• Docking Lines
• Life Jackets - 2 Suspender types and jackets for guest and DNR wardens I may meet
•I am looking at Anchor winches, but may just do old school crank ups until a future season when I have more funds. I have spent a fortune. The MinnKota Deckhands are also WAY to big for the small triangle the Trolling motor is on in the bow. I might just put one in back so I can hit a switch and head to the front.
• I need anchors, looking at 17lb Navy Style cause, my old, beat up and broken back doesn't want to lift the 20+ pounders more than I have to.
•I am thinking of adding Live Well Timers so I don't have to run them constantly.
What else am I not thinking of? What do you guys recommend?
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Boats & Motors
Bought a Boat - What all do I need???
3/31/22 @ 10:44 AM
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