Lunker777 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) Hey everyone ... FINALLY got to pick up the new boat last Friday night, (after about 2 1/2 months ) I spent all day Saturday installing the F/F and adjusting a few things. I took her out Sunday morning bright and early for the maiden voyage. I was able to reach 32mph with myself and my FIL & gear in the boat. It handles very well and is nice and stable in the rough water we had Sunday. Im awaiting a 80# Terrova w/ I pilot. & another HDS7. now on to the pics... Out with the old !!!!! 14.5ft Springbok, 18HP merc. The whole package was about 30+ years old... dings, dents, cracks, you name it. But it last 3 seasons... and it was my gateway to fishing and getting on the water. There was no more shore fishing for me once this little beast came around. It will be missed............. NOT !!!!!! And in with the NEW !!! 2012 Polar Kraft 1778WT w/ 40HP E-tec. Two HDS7's, 80# Terrova ( on back order ) Leaving the launch after the maiden voyage There is still some setup I need to do, Install the second HDS7, and mount the trolling motor/ batteries, I would like to possibly come up with a second floor to drop in over the factory floor so I can mount some seat bases for a casting seat. The factory floor isn'y really think enough for mounting pedestal seats. Thanks for looking.... any questions.. ask !! Edited May 29, 2012 by Lunker777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 i love it. grats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 is the etec connected to the hds? that way it can show all the information of your motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Beautiful rig....very nice upgrade! Lookin' forward to seeing some pics with slime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunker777 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) is the etec connected to the hds? that way it can show all the information of your motor Thanks !!! I went in and asked the dealer yesterday and he told me either 90HP or 115HP and up ONLY I wish I could though Edited May 29, 2012 by Lunker777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunker777 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Beautiful rig....very nice upgrade! Lookin' forward to seeing some pics with slime Thanks.... already got some slime on her, but I didnt take any pics... haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Nice rig and selection of add-ons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdox Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Where are the seats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danklegrand Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Beautful rig and setup. Enjoy getting her slimed as often as you can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Where are the seats... Standing room only! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunker777 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Nice rig and selection of add-ons! Thank you !!! Probably over kill... but go big or go home! haha Where are the seats... I have two seat mounts... and ONE seat at the moment. I didnt have it in when I took the pics ! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskeybugged Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Very nice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
targaboy175 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 congrats and nice setup bro ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdox Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 I have two seat mounts... and ONE seat at the moment. I didnt have it in when I took the pics ! haha Sweet rig and truck. Interesting design on the transom, with the motor set forward like that. I will have to add this hull to my list of hulls to research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Nice ride Dude !!! Congrats No go git er slimed !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunker777 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Sweet rig and truck. Interesting design on the transom, with the motor set forward like that. I will have to add this hull to my list of hulls to research. The "pontoons" are filled with foam and the idea of it is to get the boat planed out faster. They ARE NOT water tight though... :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlrap Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 What pitch do you have on your prop. I have a 15 pitch on my Tracker Super Guide and average 28 mph with my 40 e-tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunker777 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 What pitch do you have on your prop. I have a 15 pitch on my Tracker Super Guide and average 28 mph with my 40 e-tech. I believe its a 13 pitch ? I want to see what it'll do with just myself and flat water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMc Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Hey Ty, nice boat, have fun with the back order on the 80 terrova LOL talking to the rep last week about getting one for my new ride and he said they cant keep them in, their flying out the doors faster than they are coming in right now LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerGuy Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Awesome rig man! I looked at polar kraft 20' Outlander.. they look like a very well built boat. To be totally honest the only reason I didn't get one is the size.. I felt it was to big to handle by myself in a wind when duck hunting. Your gonna love it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 I really like that. Care to share the price? Pm if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Very nice rig !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Very nice lookin Tiller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunker777 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Thanks guys !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Send me a pm if u have any questions on rigging.... I will show u what i did.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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