Philly Boat Show

[Dan Sullivan]

Anyone in the area heading over to Fort Washington, PA this weekend? I'm hitting it Friday after work to make my final decisions on the 175 set up I want.



Bowers Marine (Reading, PA) will be there. It will be interesting to see if there is any difference in sales tactics after I have already experienced BPS last weekend.



Overall, I was happy with BPS. The sales person actually provided arguments why NOT to get certain upgrades/swaps. He was speaking from experience being an owner of a 185 himself. It kinda surprised me.

 

[Christopher Laurencio]

What Upgrades/Swaps did he suggest NOT to get.

 

[Dan Sullivan]

Well, Let me re-state that. I should have said he didn't pressure me into anything. For one thing, the OB. I said I was considering the 60 instead of the 50 and he kind of played devil's advocate and compared the % of speed increase to the $$ increase. We also discussed things like 12 vs. 24 volt. I guess I was just happy that he didn't try to take me to the cleaners every time I voiced an idea. It's my decision in the end and I may still upgrade a few things. I just liked his demeanor that's all.

 

[tim nocera]

sully the 60 is deff. worth the extra money. i also bought mine from bowers in reading, they were nice to deal with, no pressure. for the trolling motor i upgraded the system to 2 12 volt batterys for extended run times. just wish i also went for a higher thrust. if you want e-mail me your phone # if you have any other questions





tim n

 

[Dan Sullivan]

Let me talk to Bowers this Friday. So you think the 60 is worth it huh? What speeds are you running? I think my decision will rest on what kind of rate I can get. Did you finance it through them or another institution? (If you financed)



We will definitley be in touch. I want to pick your brain about Hopewell and Beltzville. Those are two lakes that I haven't fished. Have you ever fished Marsh Creek in Eagle, PA (near Exton). That's a piece of water I know well.

 

[Brian G]

Sully, max out the outboard if you can afford it! Its worth it! Also, up grade the trolling motor mount, the standard mount(07) is junk, see if you can get a motor with the (21) mount. the 12 volt 46# thrust motor guide is fine for the boat, but get the better mount if possable! Anything else you want you can get at your leisure! Brian

 

[tim nocera]

talk to cliff at bowers, he's really cool to deal with. i get between 37-39mph on my gps fully loaded, the 50hp is about 5 mph less but longer time to plane. ya i financed but through my bank cause it was the best rate, now for hopewell, you'll find me there about twice a week (10min from home)it's a nice place just small. beltzville is an awsome place for smallies, the water is very clear(30-40ft visability) i also have a my lake"X" near marsh creek that i take people too for tons of bass sshhhhhh

 

[Michael Nyman]

Hey Sully,

I am also headed to the show to talk to Bowers about either an Avalanche or a 185. Will definately want to compare notes with you afterward.

 

[Mike L.]

Sully, My 175 had has the standard 12v trolling motor and I wish I had upgraded it to a more powerfull one mostly because of all the smaller lakes where I live that are electric motor only.

Mike L

 

[Dan Sullivan]

Yeah, I think I will at least go up to the 54 Gator mount. And Tim, you're starting to talk me into the 60 OB. GRRRR! LOL

 

[Mike Miller]

Strongly encourage the 60 over the 50. You'll have more flexibility in # friends you take, cruising speed, outrunning surprise storms, etc. I don't know anyone who ever griped about having too much power.



Re. SE PA fishing, I think I know where Lake X is! And I would agree it's better than Marsh Creek. I'm only 10-15 minutes from either and about 30 minutes from Hopewell (love that place in the spring).



Mike (still waiting for my Tundra from BPS Hburg).