what have you done to your boat?

[david gotham]

This is my first post here I have a 2003 pro 165 with a 25 mercury on it bought it new last year. After the first time out with it ( second boat for me ) I knew that something had to be done ot make it easer to load on my trailer. I put on a pair of pvc boat guides 48" tall. I got great results from them not only can I load a lot easer in the wind but can alwise see my trailer when backing up. I also put on a se sport hydrofiol on the motor and it makes a huge difference in the way it turns at low speed almost as good as my old fiberglass boat did. I just now have put on a xps phase charger it will put a charge into the trolling batter from the Mercury when the starter battery is full. I like the way this works I can stay out and fish for a lot longer than I could before. I have not been on here very long and wonder what you have done to make your boat yours?

 

[Jim B]

Lets see the list is pretty long for my 882.



Hot foot

Steering wheel trim

Rod buckles

Boat buckles on the trailer

3 bank guest charger

Minnkota trolling motor

Pioneer stereo with Bose 131 speakers

livewell lights

Livewell pumpout

group 31 batteries for TM

group 27 battery for starting

Garmin 240 on the bow

Lowrance lms332c at the console

Zircom cid40 flasher in the dash

Blueprinted Merc tempest plus prop.

Speed clips for the windshields.



Its a big list and im sure there is more i just cant think of anything right now

 

[XMYTRUCK XMYTRUCK]

Dave what kind of top speed do you get with your 165 with a 25, did you loss an top speed or performace after putting on the se sport hydrofoil?

Thanks

X

 

[Bill Gintzel]

On my ProDeepV17



Boat Buckles on the Trailer

Rod holders on the gunwales

Vertical rod holder

Motorguide Tour 82lb Chg from 12 to 24Volt

Can/Bottle Holders

Adjustable Seat Posts

Garmin 160 in front

Garmin 80 at console

Guest 3 bank charger

Added disc brakes to the trailer



Welcome and there are no dumb questions.

 

[Dennis Ciccaglione]

Pro Team 185:



Guest 2 bank Charger

Motorguide Gator Mount

Turning Point Prop

Lowrance M56S Map/GPS

Minn Kota Deck Hand 40 Anchor System

L.E.D. Lighting in all compartments

L.E.D. Lighting on decks

2 Battery Kill Switches

Wash Down Pump Kit



That is all I can think of... but I'm sure there is more...



Dennis

 

[David Heine]

My Pro Deep V-17 Tournament

Put a 2003 90hp Tohatsu TLDI 2-stroke direct injected

installed a Minn Kota Riptide 74lb 62inch shaft variable speed bow mount

Installed an X-85 on the bow

Installed a Lowrance 4800 Chartplotter GPS at the helm

custom deck extension

re-built the entire bow and installed a cleat on the bow

put in a bench seat from Tempress ( best thing we ever did )

installed a rod buckle

installed recessed locks on all the compartments and put on straps for handles to open otherwise hard to open lids.

 

[david gotham]

xmytruck I lost about 2 mph after putting on the hydrofiol top speed is right around ( by myself ) 18-20 mph. I had it checked with my brothers hand held gps. With two big boys in it 18 is the top speed. The main advantage is the way it turns when off plane.

 

[Joe Hurt]

what are speed clips for the windshield?

 

[XMYTRUCK XMYTRUCK]

thanks dave

 

[bill riggs2]

with my 170DC I added to it,

humminbird 400TX with wide side on trolling motor

humminbird 400TX at consul

garmin 162 ext. ant. gps on ram mount in front of shifter

deck lights

compartment lights

second bulge pump with float switch

livewell pump out pump

aerator pump to ox. the water

spring field jack plate 6 inch

deck extention for front deck with seat pin mount

compartment step inbetween consuls

3 12 volt power outlets

river light and mount

4 flush mount rod buckle tie downs

new gauges

humminbird ID60 in-dash flasher

cover plate for bluge area

guest battery charger

took center seat out and made step out of starbroad

acc switch panel below shifter

home made fold-n-troll system

10 robert rod mounts

anchor quick ties for ancor lines

minkota 55 troll motor

disney hatch knobs (for the grand kids)

boat buckles on trailer

and hoping to upgrade motor this year

 

[Mr Bass]

This is all I can remember that was done to my 2005 882



200 Mercury EFi

Hot Foot

Bob

 

[mike chip]

on my 2003 g3 hp180 i have added

6 inch jack plate

color depth finder

tackle organizer

upgraded trolling motor

fish finder with gps

and a bunch of small items

mike

 

[Bruce Yeaton]

On my TV-18



115 Optimax

6" Pro Hijacker jack plate

Lowrance X135 on console

Garmin 160 on bow

MinnKota Maxxum 65 24V

AC Delco batteries

Rod Saver strap downs on the deck

Rod Saver holders in ea. of the rod holders

Deck extension

Portable livewell

Jet Connex wiring harness



So far that's it

 

[Greg Duggan]

2003 NX882DC



hydrolic front seat pedistal.

garmin 120 on bow.

garmin 240 console (thanks JimB)

garmin ledgand handheld on dash.

retactable boat buckles on trailer.

se sport foil.

blue printed prop.

rod organizer.

the list keeps growing every year.



GregD

 

[Greg J.]

2005 PT175:

Had dealer mount a Lowrance X47 on the bow when I bought it. Adding a gps mount next week.

 

[Brian Bell2]

2005 Triton Tr186 Limited Edition, pretty much ordered it with everything I wanted.. But have added a couple items.

1- T&H Zipper Boot

2- Replaced 2 bank charger with Dual Pro SE 3 bank 30 amp

 

[Jim B]

JoeH

This is what a speed clip looks like. It replaces the screws so i can pull the windshields easily to clean them and underneath too.

 

[Major Mark]

2004 Targa 17DC (delivery date 3/19/05)

50hp merc replaced with 115 Opti

55# 12v MinnKota replaced with 74# 24v MK

had all compartment handles removed & Nitro handles installed (wife insisted to not break a nail)

Lowrance X47 removed, LMS332C added on helm

Eagle Fishmark 480 added to bow

Ram Mounts for both locaters

4 Ram 2000 trolling rod mounts added

Dual Pro SE 2 bank charger w/rear mounted plugin port w/cover

swim platform w/2 rung pull out ladder (nutter wife insisted option)

Rod Saver straps on both sides

Rod Saver strap installed to secure TM from bouncing

KeelGuard

custom cover

4th matching seat & pedestal



And lastly, note the reference to it being a Dual Console..I had the walkthru windshields removed & had 2 black plexi single console windshelds installed, thus making it a true DC (possibly the only one in existence? even the Tracker factory reps were amazed at it during a boat show it was in prior to delivery)



The last thing to do after I get the Opti brokenm in, is adding a PowerTech SS prop from Pat Goff

 

[Dan Sullivan]

I have mounted my gps under my lowrance next to the console. Boat buckles are next.

 

[Brian Bell2]

Also installed RAM Mount for my Garmin GPSMAP 76 ...how could I forget about that....

 

[Greg J.]

Sully,

Can't recall right now, but is it metal or wood where you mounted your gps? Putting mine in next week.

 

[Dan Sullivan]

It's aluminum covered wood substance. Not thick but very sturdy. I drilled very small pilot holes and simply screwed the base in. That sucker isn't going anywhere. I'll take a pic later today.

 

[TrepMan]

MAN this is gonna take me a bit to remember...



2000 Pro Crappie 175 with a 40 Merc 2 stroke and Motor Guide factory T-motor:



- Stainless Anchor mate system

- Spare tire, chrome rim and mounted to trailer

- Aluminium walkramps on the trailer tongue with non-slip strips

- 12 volt powerpoints, 1 on the dash and 1 on the bow panel

- Replaced factory trolling motor plug/receptical with Marinco plug/receptical

- Eagle Strata 128 fish finder at the bow

- Lock installed on front tackle compartment

- GPS mount (or cell phone, works for either) at the console

- Rod Locker and battery compartment spring loaded holderopeners (can't think of the term)

- aluminium sheet with wrapped edge under driver's seat, to provide a better seal in rain

- 4 rod holders (2 up front and 2 in the rear)

- Super Saver rod strap on rod ramp

- Velcro Rod Strap on rear deck (behind driverseat so extra rods run up side of windshield_

- Mesh/velcro gear holder to side of console

- white Bimini top, removable

- Guest 2611 2 bank on-board charger

- Plastic storage liner in place of 3rd battery

- Butt seat with Hydralic pedestal

- Boat Buckles!

- SE Sport 200 Hydrofoil

- Replaced (due to stupid owner tricks) both Rule livewell pumps with Mayfair removable Cartridge pumps

- mounted ruler to top of front Livewell



WOW, I wonder how much I spent!! Nah, don't want to know!!

 

[Staci Matheis]

Michael!

You forgot to mention the Guest Battery Charger Bumper Sticker!

 

[TrepMan]

Staci - OK...



Guest Charger Bumper sticker on the port side.

American Flag bumper stickers on both sides

Merc "Eat my Wake" sticker on Starbord transom

"S.S. Daddy" Letters on port transom

 

[Donald Fruge]

I bent up both of my wheel fenders due to flat tires:blink:

 

[Rich D]

2001 Pro Angler



25hp Merc

9.9hp Nissan

Bimini top

Driftmaster rod holders

cup holders

net holder

Marker bouys and holder

Matrix 17 on the bow

Matrix 47 3d on the console

GPS Antenna to both

Weathersensor to console



I think that is it.



Rich D

 

[XMYTRUCK XMYTRUCK]

Hey Rich

What is top speed with your 25hp? Do have the 9.9 as a kicker motor?

Thanks

X

 

[Barry Loos]

1.) Put Garmin 240 on the T/M

2.) Filled the the fuel tank at a single stop.





Da Bear

 

[Greg J.]

Sully,

Thanks for the info on what's under the carpet

 

[Joe Hurt]

Thanks Jim B

 

[Rich D]

X,



Best case with the 25 is around 21mph. That is a light load. Average maybe 18. Last time out, I had a hard time getting up on plane, but I was pretty well loaded.



I use the 9.9 on the restricted lakes. I take it off when I don't need it.



Rich D

 

[JR F]

washed it.............jr