Originally Posted by
livemusic
I bought a used 2019 Xpress Pro17 with 115hp Yamaha 4-stroke, Minn Kota 24v Fortex. I do like this boat alot but it sits stern low in the water at rest. I don't know if it weathervanes more than most but it does weathervane in wind. Mind you, if it's real windy, I am usually staying home! I suppose heavier glass boats are better regarding weathervaning just because they are heavier or is it hull design? Anyway, I would like a troll motor with spot lock. If I got one, would it work well on a boat that weathervanes?
I am a bass fisherman, but I actually fish for what bites. Crappie, bream, even catfish. So, I need spot lock but also use troll motor when fishing through an area, bank or weedline. I am not married to Minn Kota, I am open to whatever. Is there any brand/model that you like and if you have insight on the above, let me know!
FWIW, I have Helix 9 and Helix 7 will also be upgrading the sonar and adding some kind of Livescope sonar. Or else sell the boat and get another one!
So, two biggies for me are going to be state of the art troll motor and sonar.