I am all set on the platform now, now I need to collect the needed accessories. I have a Lowrance FF with 2D and DS to put on the trolling motor. I'll eventually upgrade the FF, but not now, going to wait for a sale on the new Humminbird G3N units. I also have PFDs, but am going to get a self-inflating one to wear all the time, since I mostly fish alone.
So, to make a list, I'm going to need:
registration and lettering (gotta pay the imperial state government their dang tax)
fire extinguisher
Air Horn in a can
Flare pistol (really? not sure about this one)
Cranking battery - Going with a new Duracell Ultimate
Some more lights for running, nav, and fishing. As an electrical engineer, I may get fancy with the LEDs for illumination and fishing.
Some kind of recovery ladder to get back in if I fall out. I'm a very strong swimmer, was a RC-trained lifeguard in my youth, but getting older ya know...
Anchor(s) and possibly a drift sock and maybe a drag chain
Rope (always need rope), and fenders, maybe, to keep from banging into pilings when fishing under bridges
The big purchase is a new trolling motor. Not sure how fancy I want to get here, and still researching, but the MK units with i-pilot and spot lock could be very useful. I'm just not sure I really need it, or want to spend that much. Probably go with something manual first.