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[cmdrost]

cheif....you've seen my boat.....same thing. I highly recommend the trim tabs and a jack plate. I've gotten up in 14" of water with them with no problems.

Also, the swim platform is almost a must, as the frontiers have higher sides. Hard to get back in with out it.

81 trolling motor will push that boat easy and all day!

[cmdrost]

I have a friend who runs a frontier with 150 optimax. He has no tabs or jack plate and can not get up shallow like I can.

[jchief]

Unfortunately, funds have limited what I can do. (imagine that) No jack or tabs, right now. Will have to add them later. Got the swim platform on it.

Thanks for all the input. Will get the rig next week.

[jchief]

This is what I spent the extra funds on. Wife says I am a bit of a nerd anyway.

YouTube

YouTube

[mikedatiger]

that is awesome - dying to get this myself. which base unit did you go with?

[jchief]

The 7. Hope it is big enough. Hearing crap now for getting that one.

[simplepeddler]

FWIW go with a GPS unit that will give you satellite weather.
It has just been awesome! XM radio is cool as well.

[simplepeddler]

sorry I posted from the first page......
That thing is awesome!

[Feesherman]

Originally Posted by Ray

It can be done, but you will need some expensive elect. equip. to automatically seperate the batteries. The engine charges 12 vdc and the battery bank will be either 24 vdc or 36 vdc.

All you need is a perko switch, not expensive.

[krazykat]

I would never have my cranking battery connected to my trolling motor.

[cmdrost]

man...came across this repo deal on a frontier in Destin, FL on boat trader. Pretty good deal.

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...r-210-95499959

[all star rod]

Originally Posted by jchief

Unfortunately, funds have limited what I can do. (imagine that) No jack or tabs, right now. Will have to add them later. Got the swim platform on it.

Thanks for all the input. Will get the rig next week.

Trust me, it will be a lot cheaper to wheel and deal with whom ever you are buying the boat from for the extras at the time of the boat purchase. Once you walk out the door, you do not get any discount once you go back! I bet you could likely work out something with the dealer...for example....if I buy the jack plate will you throw in the trim tabs....Good luck.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by krazykat

I would never have my cranking battery connected to my trolling motor.

What are your concerns?

[simplepeddler]

again not being burdened with the facts, but the new motors in some cases have two charging outputs. I know the zuke does. not sure how to use it yet.

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by cmdrost

man...came across this repo deal on a frontier in Destin, FL on boat trader. Pretty good deal.

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...r-210-95499959

yeah thats a sweet deal

[fishinpox]

Originally Posted by cmdrost

man...came across this repo deal on a frontier in Destin, FL on boat trader. Pretty good deal.

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...r-210-95499959

the pics are confusing one thumbnail has scratches all over the skeg but it says its never seen water ??? next pic shows the transom with no motor hanging on it , the ad is from a marine store/dealer maybe they are just going out of business and not really a repo

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by fishinpox

the pics are confusing one thumbnail has scratches all over the skeg but it says its never seen water ??? next pic shows the transom with no motor hanging on it , the ad is from a marine store/dealer maybe they are just going out of business and not really a repo

good eye pox two different boats for sure... One of the pics there is no throttle control on the console.... not so great a deal then

[jchief]

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

good eye pox two different boats for sure... One of the pics there is no throttle control on the console.... not so great a deal then

The motor has 84 hours on it, the boat has never been in the water. I called them about the boat. Yamaha used the motor as a demo or something. It does not have a trailer. It comes with full warranty.

[jchief]

Originally Posted by all star rod

Trust me, it will be a lot cheaper to wheel and deal with whom ever you are buying the boat from for the extras at the time of the boat purchase. Once you walk out the door, you do not get any discount once you go back! I bet you could likely work out something with the dealer...for example....if I buy the jack plate will you throw in the trim tabs....Good luck.

I know the dealer well. Have bought several boats from them. I have pretty much got everything I can for the price I am paying.

Have some contacts that I can get the tabs and jack at a decent price later.