Boat Rigg'in???

tinboat · 03-28-05, 12:39 AM

I am starting to tournament fish but don't have nothing but a 16.5 center console with a 90 yamaha.Can yall give me any tips on any ''xtra's'' I c ould rig up on it?Need ''t'motor'', d'finder/f'finder/gps.

catfishtonyd · 03-28-05, 01:09 AM

How much money you got that you want to spend?

You will NEED a minimun of at least one (1) depth finder, and the biggest 12 volt T/M you can get. Â*Make sure the shaft length is long enough for your boat. Â*You'll also need a battery for the T/M, a battery box with tie downs, wire ( 6ga) to connect the battery to the T/M lines to tie Â*the boat to a dock, a spare tire for the trailer if you don't have one, bearing buddies for the trailer wheels, a fire extinquisher, PFD's, a paddle is a handy thing to have. Â*You can't actually paddle the type boat you're talkiing about very far, but there are a half a hundred uses for a paddle.

I've got a GPS. Â*I've never figured out any use for it, but it's fun to play with. Â*I'm sure someone else will tell you can't go to the john without one. Â*

Now there is a LOT of stuff you can buy in you want to. Â*Call BPS and ask for their marine catalog. Â*They'll fix you up.

Rich · 03-28-05, 01:22 AM

A trolling motor is a must-allows you to move around without having to fire up the big engine. A depthfinder is also a must-allows you to find structure like drop-offs and creek channels.

Where are you located? Your handle leads me to believe you are a fellow Texan. Reason I ask is I have a 12-volt trolling motor collecting dust that I took off my boat when I got a more powerful one. It still works fine, just not enough power for my boat. If you are interested in it let me know.

You can get a depthfinder/GPS combo, but I just use a handheld GPS unit that does a great job getting me to the spots I marked. Comes in handy getting back to the ramp on a strange lake or at night, too.

bearpaw · 03-28-05, 05:14 PM

A GPS is handy when fishing on a new lake, helps you find your way around and yes, you can mark hot spots as well. On some, you must get a disk to place in your computor to receive lakes in detail.
However, thats not the most important item that you'll want to get. Make sure that you have a good live well, a reliable motor, and as was mentioned a good trolling motor. You must have a fire extinguisher and proper flotation devises.
Don't be overly concerned about comfort or any other du-dads that might make for a more pleasurable day, just stick first with necessities.

catfishtonyd · 03-28-05, 06:08 PM

Oh Yea. You'll need a battery charger for the t/m battery.

03-28-05, 12:39 AM	#1
tinboat BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Posts: 0	Boat Rigg'in??? I am starting to tournament fish but don't have nothing but a 16.5 center console with a 90 yamaha.Can yall give me any tips on any ''xtra's'' I c ould rig up on it?Need ''t'motor'', d'finder/f'finder/gps.

03-28-05, 01:09 AM	#2
catfishtonyd BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Boat Rigg'in??? How much money you got that you want to spend? You will NEED a minimun of at least one (1) depth finder, and the biggest 12 volt T/M you can get. ÂMake sure the shaft length is long enough for your boat. ÂYou'll also need a battery for the T/M, a battery box with tie downs, wire ( 6ga) to connect the battery to the T/M lines to tie Âthe boat to a dock, a spare tire for the trailer if you don't have one, bearing buddies for the trailer wheels, a fire extinquisher, PFD's, a paddle is a handy thing to have. ÂYou can't actually paddle the type boat you're talkiing about very far, but there are a half a hundred uses for a paddle. I've got a GPS. ÂI've never figured out any use for it, but it's fun to play with. ÂI'm sure someone else will tell you can't go to the john without one. Â* Now there is a LOT of stuff you can buy in you want to. ÂCall BPS and ask for their marine catalog. ÂThey'll fix you up.

03-28-05, 01:22 AM	#3
Rich BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Boat Rigg'in??? A trolling motor is a must-allows you to move around without having to fire up the big engine. A depthfinder is also a must-allows you to find structure like drop-offs and creek channels. Where are you located? Your handle leads me to believe you are a fellow Texan. Reason I ask is I have a 12-volt trolling motor collecting dust that I took off my boat when I got a more powerful one. It still works fine, just not enough power for my boat. If you are interested in it let me know. You can get a depthfinder/GPS combo, but I just use a handheld GPS unit that does a great job getting me to the spots I marked. Comes in handy getting back to the ramp on a strange lake or at night, too.

03-28-05, 05:14 PM	#4
bearpaw BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: walden ny Posts: 0	Re: Boat Rigg'in??? A GPS is handy when fishing on a new lake, helps you find your way around and yes, you can mark hot spots as well. On some, you must get a disk to place in your computor to receive lakes in detail. However, thats not the most important item that you'll want to get. Make sure that you have a good live well, a reliable motor, and as was mentioned a good trolling motor. You must have a fire extinguisher and proper flotation devises. Don't be overly concerned about comfort or any other du-dads that might make for a more pleasurable day, just stick first with necessities.

03-28-05, 06:08 PM	#5
catfishtonyd BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Boat Rigg'in??? Oh Yea. You'll need a battery charger for the t/m battery.

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