I am hoping I can grab a 9.9 somewhere used in the next month, but judging how hard it was just to find the boat, that may be tough.
Yup, I jumped on it. About 6 months ago someone posted a '95 Lund Tyee that was set up nice for close to the same money and I slept on it one day too late, so I called this guy immediately and set it up. I've learned it is next to impossible to find a decent 18' or bigger aluminum walkthrough that isn't underpowered and/or with the wrong trailer. Not that I need something with big power, but what is up with all these heavy, 18' to 20' boats with 40 or 50 horse motors on them? If I'm on big water and I need to scoot for some reason I want that ability. I am hoping I can grab a 9.9 somewhere used in the next month, but judging how hard it was just to find the boat, that may be tough.And yes Burgerunh... happy for any suggestions on rod holder placements! I am struggling over the downrigger placement right now as well. This boat has recessed cleats and I don't want to interfere with them.
8 will work too.electric start requiredalternator output for the battery requiredpower trim/tilt is nice as is a remote throttle, but not required.Mine is a tiller, but I'm considering a Trollmasterhttp://trollmasters.com/
I just ordered a Trollmaster Pro2 for my Honda.
I've heard these are a far better unit than the Trollmaster. http://www.itroll.us/itroll.buy.htmlI have the same unit (new install in 2011) you just ordered and I already had to replace the servo motor on the kicker and last year the remote control wasn't working at the beginning of the season. Not sure what was wrong with it but finally got it to run.
So here is a question.. I've done some work on my budget, I have a lot of gear to buy so I don't think I'll be able to afford a big dollar kicker let alone a throttle controller just yet. If I buy a cheap, older 6 or 8 horse, tiller controlled kicker, can I lock the throttle? All tiller motors I've used have been return to idle when you remove your hand. What is the low budget solution here for throttle control? I'll trade up likely next season but want to stay off the big motor as much as I can and have the added security of a spare gas motor when I'm remote camping off the grid.
Wish me luck.