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    Hey guys need some opinions on Trolling Motor what MAKE, what size (power) shaft length for my 14ft sea nymph VHull. I plan on having 2 12v batteries one designated up front just for trolling motor. and the other for pump,gas engine and lights. Also What kind of batteries? I will be doing a little pushing and pulling and then single polling. I usuall spend about 6 to 8 hrs on the water.
    Also should I run an AB swith to connect both batteries? I have the boat pulled for rebuild so any ideas would help.

    Also and inexpensive fish finder? What do you think

    Thanks for your help
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    Big as you can afford, you can never have too much. But I'd say a 55 would suffice for a 14'. I'd recommend two batteries in parallel if you plan to troll though.

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    For the price, it is hard to beat a HB Helic 7, I use Dura Last batteries & MK Terrova 80#

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    Quote Originally Posted by trypman1 View Post
    For the price, it is hard to beat a HB Helic 7, I use Dura Last batteries & MK Terrova 80#
    If say get a hbird or a garmin. I have the lowerance hds and its been a experience to get it setup to tell what I'm seeing on the screen. You can get a helix 5 sonar and GPS for $299.00

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    The electronics need to be big enough to see. Having the options you want in too small a package will be frustrating and cause an upgrade, which is more money spent. For the TM I would need to know how much open water and windy conditions you fish. A too small TM on a past boat of mine sent me home several times that the fish were still working, and I made sure I had enough on this one. Shaft length is another that surprised me when I got the one I have now. It has a 60" shaft and for a bass boat that seemed a bit long. What it allows me to do is walk to the back of the boat when alone and the bow rises a lot, and the TM doesn't get airborne. Think it through and wait to be sure before you pull the trigger and I think you'll do just fine.
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    The classified adds in the forum section here a cc.com has some good prices on used electronics. You might check that out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave and Lynn View Post
    The classified adds in the forum section here a cc.com has some good prices on used electronics. You might check that out.
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    If you want a deal on pretty good depth finder, West Marine has the Lowrance Hook 9 with the map card on sell for I think $499 right now. I just got one for my pontoon. It is only DI, but that was all I wanted. I liked my helix better, but much more expensive.

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    Call Brian at bbgmarine. U won't be sorry
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