New Float Project

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So I put my yamaha kicker on my transom along side of the big motor, it fits, but since it is a tiller control, it won't turn all the way toward the right, but looks good otherwise... I really like that motor on the transom verses a trolling motor plate.  Not sure how much the limited turn will affect things, I'm sure it won't be ideal, but I know in the past I've used the main motor as a rudder that helps steer the boat while trolling, so maybe I can just run the kicker straight and steer with the main motor???? 

I started putting new seats in and I'm not sure I like the one I got, it's almost sitting too straight up, it needs to lean back a little more... Plus the locations of the seats make for really cramped conditions, has anyone moved the seat post locations on this type of boat before.  It has metal rather than wood throughout the floor and I'm sure you don't want to hit one of those cross braces when you relocate the sockets for the seat posts...  Going to have to look into this.  I think I'd rather put my seats in a good spot for fishing rather than having room for four seats in the floor area.  Current location works fine for hauling four folks from place to place, but you can't rotate towards the back and have room to fish, I know they usually focus on fishing from the fish platforms, but when I troll I don't like to do that from the bow, it's a lot more fun from the cabin area... Starting to see more and more things I fixed on my old boat that I'll have to change on this one to get it where I like it for the way I fish and use a boat...  Sure would like to get it on the water and try a few things out... Later J

With your tiller handle in up position can your turn kicker fully? In the first pic posted is my setup, unfortunately the tiller handle gets in the way but with this steering rod I'm able to fully turn either way from the helm. Also, the next pic is a throttle control with option of 3 different control dials, I opted for Troll Master Pro2 which gives me an option to upgrade to the Pro3. This device allows you to dial in from the helm adjusting idle speed which is difficult with tiller handle. The kicker I have to start & shift at the kicker, no throttle handle or key start at helm which I have been pondering over for a while.




Try shimming the floor base portion of your seats to add tilt back. Trex decking works great for that, it won't rot. My boat came with 2 bench style removeable cushion seats over storage bins. I left one in place and removed the other. The one I removed I replaced with an ice chest so I can carry food and drinks during the long day fishing. It has a cushion on top of lid for seating which I found on Amazon. I opted here for an Ozark Trail Chest 7Day cooler purchased at Walmart and is carried in different sizes. Its built tough and unlike some other chests the lid doesn't bow out of shape. It is also where I ice down my catch. Most of the time there is 2 of us fishing in the boat with myself as an occasional loner. Anything above 2 is rare. I like the room which also serves a safety aspect not tripping over items that take up floor space.



BTW, I like helping a fellow fisherman spend his money!!!!!