Lucky Linda

Sounds great Fang but the Alaskan doesn't have a wide enough gunnel. I will have to call today, but not even close to 6". That's the problem. I am sure there is a solution, just have to see if we can maybe put some kind of support or add an extra run of track to support it. It will be a lot easier once the boat is here. I was hoping to know what I was doing so they could run my wiring and make a nice neat plug in for the down riggers and maybe change the ends ( which went to the battery) to plug ins. I am feeling the pressure of this part as I just want the boat! It feels like fall today and Its the long weekend so I am feeling the stress lol Thanks for all the help! Linda

X2 actually X10!

I don't have a picture yet as I haven't picked up the boat yet. It's an Alaskan so it doesn't have the big wide gunnels. I am trying to figure out whether to go side to side or Cisco/ berts track ( 36" with 2 brackets ( 42%) and then adapter plates to the scotty electric down riggers. Very unsure! Thanks for all the help! Linda

Hi Tony!! How is the derby going!? Thanks for the help! I called them and spoke to Dave. He told me not to run a board side to side across the back as the boat is designed to 'flex' thus why its so stable. I am learning lots! Rod holders are easy! It's the downriggers that are giving me a headache lol Keep telling me what I need lol Thanks! Linda

Chaudiere Lodge French River

Thanks Bill, I was hoping not to have to use a board in my new boat. Had one in the old boat. Works good but looks like an evening dress with flip flops. Just trying to find something nice looking as well as practical.

Same thing. Brutal!! Can't breath. Had lunch with pharmasist. She told me to double my claritan. Make sure to take it every day. And I have prescription nose spray ( cant remember name but I can get it later if you want) that is a steroid that shrinks the swollen nasal passage. She told me to do it daily too! No skipping. Feel like a new woman. I was so stuffed up I could hardly breath. Made me panic. All better for over 2 months now. I am back to only one pill for maintenance.

Thanks Guys!! Ipilot 80 long shaft. Done. Now I need to learn how to use it ?

Alaskans come in SC or DC or Tiller. I am blonde...no tiller for this girl. It's a double console.

is 'Drifter' Jim Flemming?

Took the plunge on a new boat with my best friend and fishing partner. Now I need to get the down-riggers on it. We had just bought new 'salty dogs' for the old boat so now comes the transfer of 'stuff'. The new boat is an Alaskan (lund) and that model doesn't have the big wide rails. So they sell a mount to go into the track and support a board from side to side. However I would like to look at options. I have seen an angled iron piece that mounts at each back corner to support the down riggers. They do say you can put the downriggers on the rail but not to exceed two feet with the rod. Ours are longer than 2. Just feels to me like sitting them up there with cannonballs etc it might be too heavy. I would like to do it up right so i thought I would ask in here for suggestions or referrals. I don't want a mess. Want it to be done right the first time. Thanks in advance for any help Linda

Yikes! I thought it was adjustable. Will look into that. Thanks for the info!

Done! Bought!! Whoo Hoo!

Thanks Bill! Just watching some video on youtube. This looks like what I want.

Thanks Terry!

Oh boy lol More reading lol

My new personal best walleye 27 1/4" just shy of 10 lbs.

Thanks for your help guys! I guess I was on the right track from the start.

I have read most of the past posts on this topic but quite a few are from 2013. I was sold on the ipilot 80, then someone told me the 70 would work. Now I am reading about the stow and deploy part and think that it would be easier for me if the trolling motor was easy to put in and out. But maybe I can get use to it? Shaft I have read not to get the short one...do I need 60"? I value your input! Please help!

Leaving in the morning for Lake Nipigon with my new handmade lures from Mike Parker at Handlebarz! He called this lure "The MAX' (I wanted a Re/Max lure). Thanks again Mike! ....pictures next with some fish!

Which weekend lol

Lol!! I love it!

Now there's a great idea. I would like that...next boat.

GBW I see the 'believer' in your tray! My favourite lure! Lol

Great! I just bought the Guide Suit at Cabella's. What is the Pro Qualifier. Tags are still on...talk to me lol