View Full Version : Rigging new boat
Jfish
02-05-2001, 06:19 AM
I've purchased a used Ranger 690VS, there are currently no accessories on this boat, would like everyones input on what accessories to buy (electronics, kicker, rod holders ect...) and where they should be placed on the boat...thanks
ALLEN SCHOESSOW
02-05-2001, 08:05 PM
MY PARTNER AND I USE A 18' LUND PRO V. WE HAVE TRIED BOTH AN ELECTRIC KICKER MOTOR AND A 9.9 HRS KICKER MOTOR. WE DO NOT DO TO MUCH TROLLING, WHERE WE WOULD HAVE TO USE A REAR TROLLING MOTOR SO WE FOUND THAT THE ELECTRIC IS BEST. THE ELECTONICS WE USE ARE A LOWRANCE 350A W/GPS [THE REPLACEMENT IS A 15 NOW], AND A GARMIN 215 FOR MAPPING. ON THE FRONT HE TRIED THAT MOTOR GUIDE WITHOUT THE CORD, BUT IT KEPT NEEDING REPAIRS. WE NOW USE A LAZER MOTORGUIDE WITH 60 SOME POUNDS OF THRUST. WE ALSO USE A LOWARENCE 350 ON THE FRONT. I HOPE THAT HELPS YOU. LOTS OF LUCK ON THE WATER
Don B
02-07-2001, 07:02 AM
Go to the web site in-fisherman.com, You can purchase the 2000 Walleye fishing guide. They have a very complete article on rigging your Walleye boat.