The Last Week of Boat Upgrades With Pics

[Hookedup]

Well I should have the boat back together this weekend after 4 weeks of boat projects. I thought I would post some info, and I will get some Pics up this weekend. It might help some one else with a boat project.

Project List

Garmin GHC-10 autopilot, this thing should be great, it has shadow drive just hold the helm steady and the autopilot takes over. One thing I learned is if I had it to do over again I would get all Garmin electronics. I called them three times for questions and had a person in less than two minutes each time. I called Lowrance two times and was on the phone over 60 min to get a real person. Also I found some good guys to deal with for hydraulic lines and fittings for the system.

Sirius Radio/Weather

Sterio System

Lowrance Broadband Radar If you have a Lowrance HDS unit this thing is easy to hook up, They claim it uses less energy than a cell phone.

Troll Master Two It looks like they made some good changes I had the old trollmaster and this unit looks great

Big Jon electric planer Mast

Custom Sterio Cabinet to put under helm to hide all of the wires for all of the stuff above From Fin Addict Marine, they also built my tackle storage station.

NMEA 2000 network and Lowrance Navico expansion port.

Dry Deck Flooring

I spent a alot of time on the phone with these companys and NMEA installers learning how to intall it all. So if any of you need some info just send an e-mail. Sean

Had it out yesterday It all worked great, The radar kicks but I was picking up single seagalls with no problems, and the autopilot was very easy to set up on the water, trolled into the wid at 1 mph never lost corse. Washed and waxed today ready for the lake

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[lakebound88]

i hear ya! I have some on my list as well! Fresh bottom paint, humminbird 788ci. decals, declas, decals. The most important of the season is a new canvas! Cant wait to see it.

Hope to see you on the water soon sean! You sound like you will have quite a fuse panel!!

[Hookedup]

Ha, you bet three fuse panels up front and two in the back I should be out for a test run on Saturday. I got to teach the crew how to use it all. By the time they get it down I will be puting in new stuff.

[Trolling82]

I might be heading out saturday morning as well. Contemplating. Finally got my T4 yesterday and will be throwing it in today. Test run everything at the house then make for the water!

[ray koziatek]

I heard PARKER BOATS are banned from all fishing derbys on lake ontario this year and all NYS waters.... Bill, OU812 ,section 4, paragraph 25,,

[Trolling82]

There was an addendum to paragraph 25 as seen in appendix C renamed under ICU812, stating as such, "Parker Boats operating in waters of which Lake Ontario is included, must include at a minimum, one person whose name is Bob. Any Parker Boats operating without a Bob, will be subject to fines including loss of boat and gear to a Bob."

[Hookedup]

Nice Ray and Bob, That Parker is going to see some Ontario tournament time this year. We have to see if some Finger Lakes boys can bring some more money home You guys are welcome on board any time. Bob I hope that T-4 works I would like to see one in action. Sean

[Trolling82]

T4 is sweet. Push a button and it moves. only takes a few seconds to get from one extreme to the other and a quick push of the button only moves it a little bit. Now to see how reliable it is!

[Hookedup]

Does the T4 have throtle control or do you need the troll master with it?

[Trolling82]

Doesn't have throttle control. I got a control box with the kicker so I'm using that for now. Until I can afford/find something like the trollmaster but does shifting too.....

[lakebound88]

Looks great sean.

[ReelPower]

WOW. That is a fine rig. Its the perfect rig, IMO.

Does the drydeck increase grip or just protect the floor?

My Trophy 2160 is awfully jealous.

Jarrett

[Hookedup]

The DRYDECK has quite a bit of grip. My floor had plenty of grip but I wanted to protect it and I was sick of cleaning all of the black scuff marks. The stuff goes together eazy 1ft squares that snap together. Sean

[lineman49]

great looking boat & equip. I figure you got $300- $400 invested in the whole rig right? lol! good luck.

[Jax]

Nice Looking Rig Sean!! Are you fishing the St. Cathys Scotty?

[Hookedup]

Yup going to fish the St Catharines, and three more we hope. Looks like I can do one pro am also. Should be a great time. I have been so busy with the boat it will be nice to start fishing. Sean

[Capt Vince Pierleoni]

Very nice looking rig. Those Parkers mean business, and have a very efficient use of space which I appreciate in all "battlewagons", large and small. Good Luck with it, and this season.