Thread: 10x36 Alumacraft trial run

Nice setup, Gill. That seat looks pretty comfy!
Bob

Got skunked today at the local reservoir. Can’t figure the fish out .
Spoke with a guy who lives on the lake and he said he’s had trouble catching anything since the first of October. May have been the cool nights we’ve been having.
And this was my last Lake visit with the 10 footer .
Just Can’t get comfortable in it .
After three hours in it today , I was almost too stiff to get out of it .
Thought I’d move to the middle seat and move the trolling motor up front , but tried it today and it’s way to wobbly for me .
Not enough room in the back for this old fart . My left arm and shoulder are hurting from twisting around to operate the trolling motor.
Just going have to stick with the 14 footer where I sit up front and operate the trolling motor in front of me .
I’ll part out the 10 footer and put the other Millennium seat in the back of the 14 footer to have a matching pair .

Looks like a good day on the water with a neat little boat. Enjoy!

I put my MK Terrova iPilot 80 lb from my "big" boat" on front of a 14' jon. I used QR brackets and power sockets on both boats, and a plug on the TM leads (Battery Tender heavy duty 70A plug/socket) so I can easily and quickly move it between the jon and the big boat. Drive with the remote, or foot pedal.

Originally Posted by jawjatek

I put my MK Terrova iPilot 80 lb from my "big" boat" on front of a 14' jon. I used QR brackets and power sockets on both boats, and a plug on the TM leads (Battery Tender heavy duty 70A plug/socket) so I can easily and quickly move it between the jon and the big boat. Drive with the remote, or foot pedal.

Sounds like a awesome setup

It is great for the electric-only small lakes, like the one I fish the most. It is 480 acres, and I have caught 4 personal best species from it: shellcracker, bluegill, crappie, and spotted bass.

Originally Posted by gillchaser999

Got skunked today at the local reservoir. Can’t figure the fish out .
Spoke with a guy who lives on the lake and he said he’s had trouble catching anything since the first of October. May have been the cool nights we’ve been having.
And this was my last Lake visit with the 10 footer .
Just Can’t get comfortable in it .
After three hours in it today , I was almost too stiff to get out of it .
Thought I’d move to the middle seat and move the trolling motor up front , but tried it today and it’s way to wobbly for me .
Not enough room in the back for this old fart . My left arm and shoulder are hurting from twisting around to operate the trolling motor.
Just going have to stick with the 14 footer where I sit up front and operate the trolling motor in front of me .
I’ll part out the 10 footer and put the other Millennium seat in the back of the 14 footer to have a matching pair .

Decided to not give up on the 10 footer .
I’ve got a few ideas to maybe help with the issues I have with it .
Also I think part of my discomfort came fro working on the trailer and boat for a week , then going fishing two days in a row when I’m not use to sitting in a boat for 3 1/2 hours.
I’m going to move the battery box to in front of the middle seat on my left side and shift my seat my right about six inches to allow me to get to the trolling motor handle without twisting around so much . I fish off my left side 99% of the time anyways . This should give my legs more space . I’m hoping , with the battery move , I can offset the seat shift .

Sounds like a plan, Gill. You hate to give up on such a sweet little setup too soon.
Bob