Recent content by Slough Runner

First time using it was this past year. Best decision ever getting it. It was super comfortable and easy on my back. I spent 80% standing and the rest lowering it to sit. Great set up.

What do you mean by the control post? Sorry...brain dead today.

Yea...the deck on that boat is pretty good size. Post some pics when you get it done.

I used a thicker gauge for my deck and kids for the rod lockers. I didn't think the added weight was too much. My old man is a bit heavier than me and I built it to withstand his present on the boat. I would say $900 is a little high but not out of the ball park. The deck done right isn't...

I'm sure your past the wiring stage. Sorry for the late response but maybe someone reading this will find it useful. I had no house hold wiring used on my boat. The used a lot of two strand, three strand and four strand wiring of different gauges with protective coating. I do a lot of...

I already had the motor so I'm not including that. I got the boat for a $1,000 off regular price and paid just under $1,900. Plus $1,100 for the trailer. As for the rest I kept a running tally in the beginning but then stopped keeping track after all the major purchases where made. I...

I mounted it with only about an inch above the transom. I followed their specs to a T. By moving it back and up your not going to change how your motor works. There is an equation like for every inch up you can move it 3 inches back or something like that. I absolutely love mine. I can't...

Great thread. I'm in the midst of getting my boat setup also. We have the same motor except mine is a 1648mv. On my old boat I flew...this one not so much. I have a lot of additional weight though. Right now at wot I'm running 5,200 @ 21mph. Having the CMC trim and tilt helps but a new...

In my experience fiberglass to be strong enough for your purpose will be a lot more weight than just using aluminum.

I had a guy build me mine but you could just shop on google by searching for "recessed tray for foot control trolling motor". I saw a bunch of different ones for under $100. It's well worth it.

Enjoying the boat finally!

I was trolling for about 6 hours this past weekend. My back never hurt. I wouldn't build a boat without a recessed foot tray. It is very comfortable and more natural feeling. I'm just leaning on my post and controlling it with my leg straight, not bent like it used to be. I would highly...

It was a lot of hours, a lot of money, and a lot of planning...it's all been worth it though.

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