Trolling setup and fish finder

[steve092]

I am thinking about buying some stuff to put on my toon, and I wanted to hear from you guys. I was looking into getting http://store.humminbird.com/sonar/fishin-buddy/110-fishin-buddy/prod407110-1.html for a fish finder. I don't wanna go crazy on it, but I think it is nice because of the mount. Do you guys have any other reccomendations for under $100?

As for a trolling motor setup, I will buy this http://www.creekcompany.com/indivdisplay.php?primaryAutoID=72&Cat=3&Cat1=10 for the setup.
And as for a trolling motor and battery, I am clueless as far as what to buy. Any help would be appreciated.

[Ronira]

Allright Steve, going for the power setup dawg. I love the fact your using the Creek Co mount for a couple of reasons. As far as your motor you need to consider if you will use it in saltwater. I didn't do this and I wish I had. Saltwater motors cost a little more. Your boat doesn't need a lot of thrust and Creek Co recommends no more than 36 lbs and believe me thats plenty. I have a 36 lb thrust Minn Kota Endura and it moves my boat out well. Your boat is smaller and lighter than mine so you can probably do just as well with a 30 lb thrust motor. 36 would be allright on your toon as well but the smaller motor requires a smaller battery and the weight difference is a good thing. Just be sure to check the motor requirements before you by the battery. My motor uses 105 amps per hour so I bought a battery that puts out 115 amps per hour. If you buy a battery a little above the requirement it will run your motor a really long time. I have towed two other toons tied to mine ALL DAY and did not drain my battery dead. Believe me, that's nice to know if you want to fish a long way from the launch site. If your feeling like spending a little more for the good stuff PM Z-Tunakiller and ask him about his power setup, it's an awesome saltwater setup. Good luck with it dawg and tell us how it went when you pull the trigger.

[steve092]

Nah, I won't use it in saltwater. I don't do much saltwater fishing, and when I do, it's usually surf fishing.
I am looking at this motor. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_1192_200002001_200000000_200002000_200-2-1

As for a battery, what should I go with under $100?

[Z-TUNAKILLER]

Nah, I won't use it in saltwater. I don't do much saltwater fishing, and when I do, it's usually surf fishing.
I am looking at this motor. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_1192_200002001_200000000_200002000_200-2-1

As for a battery, what should I go with under $100?


hey steve092, i would save up another $50. and wait an get a Optima Blue Top Deep Cycle Marine Battery, i got the kirkland from costco and didn't like it at all, 20+lbs. more weight and allot less amp. hours. I took it back and got the Optima, I'm real glad i spent the extra $$$


ask Ron, i think he has a kirkland and is not happy ?


MY :2cents:


that HB ff looks good.


good luck



Z

FISH ON !

[steve092]

Well, it seems like everyone is recommending the Optima battery, so it looks like I'm gonna have to save up.

[FR0G]

Yeah, I am getting a Optima too. Just sucks they are soo spendy. But it will be worth it.

[steve092]

One other thing.
I take it I will need to buy a battery charger. What kind is good?
And, will I need to put the battery in a closed box to shelter it from water?

[Z-TUNAKILLER]

hey now, steve i put my batts in a toolbox, that way i have storage for other stuff, i got a 12v. charger from pep boys, they have batt box there also and i think using a batt box is a good idea.


Z

FISH ON !

[Ronira]

I absolutley agree with the Z, a battery box ia must for protecting the battery and straping it down to your deck. I've got an everstart battery from Wallmart and it works well but it weighs a ton. Would much rather have the styling blue top Optima.

[steve092]

Then a battery box or tool box.
Well, now I know what to get.
Thanks Ron and Thanks Z!

[Z-TUNAKILLER]

Yeah, I am getting a Optima too. Just sucks they are soo spendy. But it will be worth it.

Well, it seems like everyone is recommending the Optima battery, so it looks like I'm gonna have to save up.


FYI: my Optima been sitting in the back of my van for a few months
unused, i got it out today and hooked it up to my batt. charger and,
BAM ......... FULL 0 min. so i guess no batt. drain sitting,
just another + for getting one. :thumb: :thumb:


i may hit the goon tomorrow

Z

FISH ON !

[Nessie Hunter]

Keep in mind, that when you power that Pontoon, it has to be registered and a CF number put on it.... :(

[steve092]

Keep in mind, that when you power that Pontoon, it has to be registered and a CF number put on it.... :(

That will be the very first thing I do once I have everything together.