Recent content by WaterbedWarrior

I pulled the trigger on a new 80lb Terrova w/ i-pilot. Considering what I just paid, your comment makes me cry. :evil:

The Terrova looks amazing. I'm just worried that I may be tempted to knock over a bank so I can afford the $1400 price tag. Which suddenly equals paying an extra $700 over the Maxxum for the I-pilot capability, which who knows how much I'll actually use. Ugh, I really wish I had a buddy up here...

So the boat is almost finished. I didn't take very many pictures. Will have to check my camera at home, upload and do a build review. But my buddy just texted me these pictures from our second trip out on the water with modified boat. Figured I'd put them up with a little bit of additional...

So I'm in the market for a new trolling motor. I'm using an old motorguide 762V (62 pound 24V) foot-controlled bow-mount trolling motor that I bought used off craigslist for $150. My previous bow mount was a Minn Kota 36lb All-Terrain, which I preferred the foot pedal compared to the...

Thanks for the replies. I ordered the 3 bank charger. The trolling motor is hardwired (no plug). I'll still probably put a battery disconnect switch between the two batteries for extra piece of mind when trailering the boat, knowing that my trolling motor isn't going to turn on.

I'm looking at purchasing a NOCO Genius 2 or 3 bank charger. https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GEN2-On-Board-Battery-Charger/dp/B003JSJS5I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1332729296&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GEN3-On-Board-Battery-Charger/dp/B003JSO1X2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332729296&sr=8-1 My...

Yeah, my nearby Walmart's don't have them. Going to make a run out to Gander Mountain this week. I think they stock them.

My boat trailer uses the 5 lug, which allowed me to use the heavier rated 5.3x12 6 ply tires w/rims for the same price but I don't have enough miles on them to speak to longevity. However, I've got tons of miles on my Harbor Freight folding utility trailer with the 4.8x12 tires with 4 lug rims...

Anyone got a cheap source for new keel rollers? All of mine are dry rotted to the point the boat is tearing through them. Thanks in advance.

I replaced mine with new pre-mounted tires/rim combo from harbor freight. Use a 20% off coupon that you can get almost anywhere for a cost of $44 each. https://www.harborfreight.com/12-inch-spare-tire-and-rim-44144.html

Since I mainly fish electric only lakes, keeping the speed under 6mph shouldn't be too tough. :wink:

This may be an unpopular response, but maybe it will help someone in the future. Also below are some links for tips for fishing with kids and they agree with what I state below. I now advise friends to stay away from the character rod and reels. They would be great for playing around the...

Thanks River, you just helped me make the decision to pull the trigger on a sidescan fishfinder. I checked the difference in the units and agreed with your assessment. So I purchased the same unit HB 798ci SI (not HD). Hoping the sidescan helps to pickout cover as I don't know many of the...

where did you get the connectors and tubing for your cooler livewell? What sizes did you use, anything you'd change? I'm looking to do a similar setup, any additional info would be great.

Definitely will do. I already know I have a small leak from the bow area. Saw it when we pressure washed it out. I plan to put the trailer up on jack stands and jacks to keep weight off wheels while putting water in the boat. How full do most people add water when leak checking? In a 17' boat...