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 Re: Best Upgrades to the boat
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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01/18/21 11:21 PM
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diggerwolf
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Sounds like you have the list of major stuff settled.
Things I’ve added to my boat that are great to have.
Radio integrated through the fish finders.
Rubber covered, flush mounted charging port.
Remote mounted drain plug ( get shallow anchors and you’ll see the beauty in one of these)
Recessed foot pedal tray
Tackle management system for hard baits
Ruler holder
Upgraded rod straps
Digital volt gauges in the bilge to see batt voltages. I designed the main power switch to latch and unlatch a 500 amp relay, so when I power down the dash switch, the relay disconnects the batteries from everything.
Lots of fun things to add to boats to make fishing easier. I've never heard of this. Can you provide some details please?
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Re: Best Upgrades to the boat
[Re: diggerwolf]
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01/19/21 01:31 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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Sounds like you have the list of major stuff settled.
Things I’ve added to my boat that are great to have.
Radio integrated through the fish finders.
Rubber covered, flush mounted charging port.
Remote mounted drain plug ( get shallow anchors and you’ll see the beauty in one of these)
Recessed foot pedal tray
Tackle management system for hard baits
Ruler holder
Upgraded rod straps
Digital volt gauges in the bilge to see batt voltages. I designed the main power switch to latch and unlatch a 500 amp relay, so when I power down the dash switch, the relay disconnects the batteries from everything.
Lots of fun things to add to boats to make fishing easier. I've never heard of this. Can you provide some details please? ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/01/full-93588-81717-image.jpg) This is the Lowrance brand, but Fusion Audio and JLAudio both have NMEA2000 compatible audio systems. Of course, there needs to be a graph capable of using NMEA2000 When installed, a side “page” will be available to swipe over the screen and control the radio, USB, Bluetooth, sat radio, etc.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Best Upgrades to the boat
[Re: cg203]
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01/19/21 01:33 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/01/full-93588-81718-image.jpg) You’ll need this too, if your boat doesn’t already have one. NMEA2000 kit.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Best Upgrades to the boat
[Re: cg203]
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01/19/21 01:36 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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You can also use the composite video feed on a Lowrance to view internet tv through the usb and a smartphone. Fun to watch BASSMASTER elite on Saturday while fishing.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Best Upgrades to the boat
[Re: cg203]
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01/21/21 04:06 AM
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Skeeter2020
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Trolling motor with spot lock for sure.
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