On 7/19/2018 at 7:27 AM, A-Jay said:

 

A-Jay

I WAS happy with my new boat...until I saw this. This thing is ridiculous. 

20 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

I WAS happy with my new boat...until I saw this. This thing is ridiculous. 

Thanks ~

I say The Same Thing every time I turn the ignition key "off".

A-Jay

My family's compromise......

On ‎8‎/‎24‎/‎2018 at 1:57 PM, NHBull said:

My family's compromise......

Looks like mine's big brother. They are great boats.

1 hour ago, jbmaine said:

Looks like mine's big brother. They are great boats.

You have good taste. ?

My paid for setup. I've since added a Ultrex 80, which I love, and a Helix 7, that I'm still figuring out!  

just got my first one. tracker super glide v14looking forward to getting familiar with it and taking my son out with me fishing. 

Mine for now is an all electric Lowe 1040 perfect to slip into my truck bed and hand launch to get at those LMB that have never (or rarely) seen a lure. I've equipped it with most of the necessities, bilge pump, rod holders, running lights, horn, interior lighting, flood light, bait bucket and cooling fan (It gets hot here) outlets, GPS, USB outlets, and fish finder all run by a self made dashboard.

 

 

 

Sporting the new Power Plant ~ 

A-Jay

On 9/22/2018 at 9:23 PM, A-Jay said:

 

Sporting the new Power Plant ~ 

A-Jay

I'm curious what lead to the repower just a couple years in? 

10 hours ago, punch said:

I'm curious what lead to the repower just a couple years in? 

@punch

The 2016 Optimax Two Stroke was running great.  It had 125 hours on it, a full year left on the all inclusive factory warranty and looked brand new.  While still having an almost a cult following, the big two strokes Mercs are No Longer made and are pretty much bullet proof. 

  With the warranty expiring next year, and after finding out what Mercury wanted $$$ for a 3-5 year extended warranty, I started looking for another plan. 

  Then came the release of the new V-8 ProXS 4 stroke.   Mercury was offering this new motor in a 25 inch shaft option which is what I needed (not offered in the 2-stroke version) and the unit was by & large plug & play with my existing motor.  Meaning I could use all my existing wiring, steering system, gauges & controls.  Seemed right and the timing couldn't have been better.   

Called my dealer and we 'ran the numbers'. 

In the end, the funds I expended on this new motor (after the dealer trade in) were close to what I would have needed to spend on an 'extended warranty' for a three year old motor. 

 Instead, I got a brand new V-8 4 stroke 200 hp unit that weighs the same as the two stroke AND with a full Five Year factory warranty. 

This was an easy decision.

A-Jay

That motor sure looks different than the norm doesn't it.  Oddly shaped compared to the traditional "round" ones we're used to seeing.

Some new pics after a few upgrades. 

*Minn Kota Fortrex 24V/80lb

*Humminbird Helix 9 Mega SI on console (I use the small indash Lowrance while running, Helix 9 SI when idling/searching area)

*dual Humminbird Helix 7's up front (one for graph, one for GPS) 

*Millennium palma seat up front (THE MOST COMFORTABLE SEAT I EVER HAD!!!)

*Upgraded steering wheel (adds a little "bling")

*Fulton F2 2000lb winch

*Stoltz bow roller

2017 Polar Kraft TX195 Pro/Suzuki 140 four stroke.

 

On 10/25/2018 at 8:48 AM, PolarKraft195Pro said:

Some new pics after a few upgrades. 

*Minn Kota Fortrex 24V/80lb

*Humminbird Helix 9 Mega SI on console (I use the small indash Lowrance while running, Helix 9 SI when idling/searching area)

*dual Humminbird Helix 7's up front (one for graph, one for GPS) 

*Millennium palma seat up front (THE MOST COMFORTABLE SEAT I EVER HAD!!!)

*Upgraded steering wheel (adds a little "bling")

*Fulton F2 2000lb winch

*Stoltz bow roller

2017 Polar Kraft TX195 Pro/Suzuki 140 four stroke.

 

 

Time to get some blood and slime on the carpet

i love a red boat

On 10/30/2018 at 7:14 PM, slonezp said:

Time to get some blood and slime on the carpet

Oh I have! Just wipe it off asap! Lol

31 minutes ago, Amateur Hour said:

Nice rig!

Finally back on the water after being boatless for 5 months.

 

2019 Ranger Z185, Mercury 150 Pro XS 4S, Lowrance HDS Carbon 12 & 9 with SS3D, Minn Kota Ultrex.

 

 

First year with the new boat.  I loved every minute of it. I was able to spend a lot of time fishing, but when the whole family was together, plenty of room for everyone.  

On 11/21/2018 at 10:42 PM, Tlauz said:

 

First year with the new boat.  I loved every minute of it. I was able to spend a lot of time fishing, but when the whole family was together, plenty of room for everyone.  

NICE! I owned a couple Alumacrafts, and LOVED them both! A new 1992 Phantom V170, and I sold my 2011 Competitor 175CS last spring. That 2XB hull is awesome!

I upgraded to the NuCanoe Frontier 12 this year.

1984 Stratos 345SV. First year ever made. Paired with a 1985 Evinrude 50hp. And this thing is in immaculate shape! Garage kept it’s entire life. Have since put a Minn Kota Edge 45 and Garmin 7sv Graph. Let me know if anyone you know has seen or ever had this model, seem kinda rare that I can’t find another one to relate to!

My new water sofa, that my wife surprised me this Christmas. I planed to tested it today but too bad it was cold and cloudy. It is still basic setup will see what I need along the way.

Nice!  Have a chat with @Paul Roberts about putting a graph on it.