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Rigging new crappie boat Question #12100290 02/18/17 02:05 PM
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I'm about to take the plunge and buy my first ever "new" boat. I have owned four boats prior to this, but as to equipment, I always just dealt with what they came with and up graded depth finders as needed. I have decided to purchase an 18' deep V aluminum boat. Need to select a depth finder and trolling motor. I intend to go with a SI unit and a GPS based Trolling motor. Is it better to get it rigged and installed by the factory/ dealer, or is it a better option to get the boat with neither and have an expert locally install compatible systems that communicate and work together? Electronics are a week spot for me. The last stereo I sought out was an eight track. I have read about Slade over on lake fork that can teach you how to tune your equipment, but I'm sure that its a heck of a lot easier to make the "right" systems communicate. I am intending to have this boat for many years. I am not just wanting to get what the factory is pushing. Would be very interested to here about good equipment combinations, weather to have done from factory or after market, and local experts in after market if this is the best option.

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Re: Rigging new crappie boat Question [Re: HV Lurenut] #12100419 02/18/17 04:05 PM
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I have never been a fan of prepackaged electronics...I would talk to David at shutup and fish. He will help you determine what you need, give you an installed price; then you can see what the dealer will install those electronics for...if it was me, would buy the boat then get the hang ones that I wanted...not the cheap stuff their pushing at too high of a price...of course, if you intend to finance the full purchase, you will have to go thru the dealer...hope this helps.

Re: Rigging new crappie boat Question [Re: HV Lurenut] #12100438 02/18/17 04:20 PM
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I agree. Speak with David @ Shut Up and Fish about what to order and have him install.

Re: Rigging new crappie boat Question [Re: HV Lurenut] #12100494 02/18/17 05:33 PM
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Agree with the comments above about David can save you some heartaches. I have the Lowe 175 Fm (which I love) and I rigged it myself (Pain in the U KNOW WHAT) but it is perfect. Here is what I suggest. FIRST decide what brand electronics that YOU like. That will probably be the hardest decision you make. Then match up everything that works together. What I have and really like it, is I have a HDS12 at the console and a HDS 9 at the bow. Both are networked together (yellow cable). For a trolling motor, I went with the Motorguide Xi5 because that is what pairs with Lowrance. I installed the NEMA 2000 backbone and connected both HDS units and the Xi5 together on the backbone so I could use the waypoint autopilot feature on my HDS units. This system is unbelievable and works great. Now you need to decide what is YOUR dream setup. If it is Hummingbird then you should probably go with Minn Kota. Either way, David is an outstanding resource to use. I hope you have many excellent days on the water and congrats on the new boat.
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Re: Rigging new crappie boat Question [Re: C Worthy] #12100568 02/18/17 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted By: C Worthy
Agree with the comments above about David can save you some heartaches. I have the Lowe 175 Fm (which I love) and I rigged it myself (Pain in the U KNOW WHAT) but it is perfect. Here is what I suggest. FIRST decide what brand electronics that YOU like. That will probably be the hardest decision you make. Then match up everything that works together. What I have and really like it, is I have a HDS12 at the console and a HDS 9 at the bow. Both are networked together (yellow cable). For a trolling motor, I went with the Motorguide Xi5 because that is what pairs with Lowrance. I installed the NEMA 2000 backbone and connected both HDS units and the Xi5 together on the backbone so I could use the waypoint autopilot feature on my HDS units. This system is unbelievable and works great. Now you need to decide what is YOUR dream setup. If it is Hummingbird then you should probably go with Minn Kota. Either way, David is an outstanding resource to use. I hope you have many excellent days on the water and congrats on the new boat.
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I totally agree about going with David. I have the same setup as referenced above. But, before going with Lowrance, I'd take a long hard look at Garmin especially now that they have the Panoptix feature that no one else in the business has yet. I don't have it but, everything I've heard about from those that do will likely cause me to write that check and make the switch!


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Re: Rigging new crappie boat Question [Re: Gamblinman] #12100775 02/18/17 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted By: Gamblinman
I agree. Speak with David @ Shut Up and Fish about what to order and have him install.

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Re: Rigging new crappie boat Question [Re: HV Lurenut] #12100785 02/19/17 12:14 AM
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Thanks guys for all the input. Spent the day deciding on a Lund 1775 crossover. My gut was to do the trolling motor and electronics separately. Thank you all for confirming that thought process. If somebody has David's contact info I would appreciate it. Sounds like he is exactly who I am looking for.
Many thanks to you all.


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Re: Rigging new crappie boat Question [Re: HV Lurenut] #12101814 02/19/17 09:51 PM
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Here's David's info

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David has his boat rigged with Lowrance and Humminbird. If you definitely decide to go with David, he can show you the units in operation on his boat. Can't show you both brands at the same time, but can switch out in about 20 minutes. His installs are very professional and he will show you how to operate and tune the electronics you purchase from him.


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Re: Rigging new crappie boat Question [Re: crapicat] #12102181 02/20/17 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted By: crapicat
I have never been a fan of prepackaged electronics...I would talk to David at shutup and fish. He will help you determine what you need, give you an installed price; then you can see what the dealer will install those electronics for...if it was me, would buy the boat then get the hang ones that I wanted...not the cheap stuff their pushing at too high of a price...of course, if you intend to finance the full purchase, you will have to go thru the dealer...hope this helps.


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Re: Rigging new crappie boat Question [Re: HV Lurenut] #12102198 02/20/17 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted By: HV Lurenut
Thanks guys for all the input. Spent the day deciding on a Lund 1775 crossover. My gut was to do the trolling motor and electronics separately. Thank you all for confirming that thought process. If somebody has David's contact info I would appreciate it. Sounds like he is exactly who I am looking for.
Many thanks to you all.


I will add that good electronics, properly tuned, that you can effectively operate, will open up your underwater world better than any single thing that you can do...and makes learning any lake as simple as possible.

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David is the man for the job


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Another recommendation for David @ SUAF. Great guy and he sells some great products (my favorite is the LiftSaver Trolling Motor Mount).


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Re: Rigging new crappie boat Question [Re: HV Lurenut] #12103330 02/20/17 08:12 PM
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Get an Ultrex. That's all I have to say about that. It will change everything


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If you ever. Plan too salt water fish with it go with a Salt water approved model. I run the Minn Kota Riptide 80 I pilot , love it . For crappie fishing you'll need to be able to run ( .2 ) mph some Tr motors won't run that slow for Spider rigging.


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