Ricky Bobby

Thanks! The boat had the smartcraft gauges with throttle control, and the 9.9 also has a sep throttle setup. I am getting 2 of the dekota reels, and have 2 of the cheap okumas, which i likely will just burn up before replacing them. Boat also has a 36 inch cannon track on each side that spoonpuller site gave me a headache

Hey all Thanks for the great advice on my questions about batteries etc for the new boat. I am picking her up next weekend. Details as follows 1. Princecraft 198SC w/200 Verado & 9.9 kicker 2. 2 cannon electric riggers 3. Bought 2 HDS 7 GPS 4. Bought Fortrex Trolling motor Questions 1. what rod reels do you all like for downriggers & dipsy divers (I am aware to get line counters) 2. line preferences? 3. planer board rods & 4 preferred baits for spring? 5 Trolling speeds Again, I appreciate the help in advance

Where does one get the optima batteries?

hey All. Picking up my new boat in a couple of short weeks (shake n bake!) and I will need to replace the trolling motor batteries. I have used energizers in the past, as well as the blue topped ones from Canadian Tire (no clue on the name) Anyone have any other preferred batteries they use? I have an onboard charger in the boat already, so just the batteries get changed out. Shake n bake!

Im going to go give the guy the cheque this coming week and hes going to leave it in his garage for another few weeks. Talked to Bay City and I am going to bring it by and go over some of the details with them. Thanks for all the info on the motor Irish. This is gonna be one sweet ride!! Shake n Bake

When you guys see the big TEAM Princecraft with SHAKE n BAKE on the back, guess you'll know who it is lmao

Shake and Bake. I love it. Ok, I will get our Graphics girl to spin that up, and put it on the back. i emailed my buddy over at Bills bait & tackle in Hamilton for the price on the long shaft fortrex. I just dont like the electric motors without cable steer.

Irish - you would add the second battery in line with the first then? And run the finders, kickers etc off that second battery? I have done a lot of reading on Verado and that was one thing I did notice. Was not aware the Power steering pump drew so much juice

Maybe this Fall we can give McSquinty the boot. And heaven help all of us if Mr Tax himself Ignatieff gets in. Watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves folks. Best wishes for the upcoming season!

Hey All First post - been watching around for a while First off, I am mostly a Muskie guy, but with the price of gas going through the roof, I figure that I can get some quality family time AND some fishing in running L Ontario for Salmon etc. I bought a 2008 Princecraft 198 SP with a 200 Verado (76 hrs) and a 9.9 kicker. I will be adding new electronics and down riggers and a new Minnkota Fortex trolling motor So here are my questions (feel free to add answers to questions I did not include 1. I am considering the HDS - 7 Lowrance, as I found the HDS 5 I have on my current (for sale) boat. The trolling motor has the built in sonar, so I only need the 1 transducer 2. I can either buy the Cannon 10 riggers currently on the boat, or I can buy my own. I have NO experience with downriggers, so any input here is welcome 3. Boat cover - I was looking at Boatcovers.com - they look pretty good and they have the custom cover required by the boat 4. the trailer is a double axle with disc brakes - any special maintenance here, or pretty much like a car 5. Batteries - Would you recommend adding another battery in the rear compartment and running it in sync with the 9.9 & Verado battery in order to run the down riggers? 6. Anything I am missing here? Thanks in advance