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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Jabber - wanted a Minn Kotta / Hummingbird Locator but... Supply Chain sucks... Cabellas had a hell of a sale on Garmin. Got a 7" a 9" and a Force Troller.
It has Anchor Lock and a remote.
I get what your saying, I am still old school and have not fished that way... YET... If I find a sweet spot, I want the option to anchor and sit awhile with the nephews and chase down some pannies.
What Trolling Motor did you buy? I haven't used an anchor since getting a trolling motor with Spot Lock. Not saying you don't need an anchor just maybe not anchor winches. Don't really use the front locator much either with be able to stand anywhere in the boat to control the trolling motor with the remote.
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