Boat accessories recommendations needed

[Jason L]

I need recommendations on the following please....



1. Which 12V Minn-Kota TM should I buy to replace my 43# motorguide? (Budget=$<500)

2. Which console mounted fish finder should I buy to replace my crappy x37? (Budget=$350) I am looking at the Eagle 500c color one. (I Have a bow mounted Eagle 480 that I like already) Anything else I should check out?

3. Which battery charger(Not on board) should I buy to make sure my sure my starting motor is always charged?



Boat=2004 PT 185 Tracker



Thanks for your advice.

Jason

 

[Bruce Yeaton]

1. Minn Kota, but you don't need a 24V. Look at the new Edge 55, should be in your price range.



2. Nothing wrong with your choice there



3. Why not buy an onboard to handle both your batteries? Take a look at Guest (recommended) or Minn Kota?

 

[Jason L]

What model # guest?

 

[Bruce Yeaton]

http://www.marinco.com/scpt/brandSe...rolling Motor Chargers&currentSubsection=Dual

 

[Jason L]

link doesnt work

 

[Bruce Yeaton]

Try this one from Cabelas



*edit - link didn't work. Cabelas carries them, look at the Guest 2611 for $126.99

 

[Carl Ohara]

How abut a chiller for the beer? $210.00 I love these little smiley things.

 

[TrepMan]

1. Agree with bruce my 700lx weighs a hair more then your 185, and a 52lb thrust motor is more then enough, unless you fish river current.



2. Humminbird all the way, 585c $399 with a $50 rebate puts it at $350!



3. Nothing but the best, so you better get a GUEST!! If you stay with the 2 battery (1 cranking 1 trolling) the 2611 or its current model is great, usualy around $100 at Bass Pro! I've got one in my Nitro and had one for over 5 years in my Tracker.