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Billy V

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What new toys are on your wish list for the 2008 Fishing season?

I'll start....

Furuno FCV-585 Fish Finder

Furuno color radar

New GPS/Chartplotter

Two or three new Copper rigs

I could go on and on, but that'll about do to get things started!

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LongLine

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I'm thinking an underwater camera/monitor/recorder. Basically so I can really tell if those beasties that hang out in 60-90 ft are really BTs, sheapshead, or just big freeking guppies that won't hit my spread. :roll:

:):):)

Tom B.

(LongLine)

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Erbyjoe

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1. I would like to upgrade to a color GPS this year.

Billy I want to talk to you about your choice of GPS. I was also looking at that one.I will PM you sometime this week.

2. Put 2 more riggers on the boat which means I need longer tracks running down the sides of the boat.

3.A couple more line counters would be nice also.

4.This is a long time away but an Auto pilot this is a big $$ item but some day I will have one.

Other than that I'm good to go.

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Yankee Troller

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A 33' tiara thats good on gas and is trailerable! :?

I think if I were to put any more chit on my rig it would sink, but I know come spring im gonna need something! I may try to run a second DR display on the bridge this year.

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Billy V

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1. I would like to upgrade to a color GPS this year.

Billy I want to talk to you about your choice of GPS. I was also looking at that one.I will PM you sometime this week.

Erby,

I was going to go with the Lowrance 5200c, but I found that Eagle IntelliMap 500c at Cabela's in PA for a crazy cheap price in the Bargain Cave. The Lowrance has a better pixel count, so it has better screen clarity and a really sharp picture. It retails for about $50 more than the Eagle, but I found that Eagle for $350 less than the Lowrance so I couldn't turn it down (I lucked into an un-opened returned item and got it for $150!). I had that same Eagle on my last boat and really liked it so it was a no-brainer for me. I know the Lowrance/Eagle menu's like the back of my hand and I've always been a fan of their GPS/Chartplotters. Plus, that gave me the extra coin I needed to get into that 585....

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Don M.

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How about a Raymarine C120 bundle? any one have any experince? Currently have a 750 and it has been flawless and has some great features. Don't see much about Raymarine products on the site. Too pricey? Or? Is somthing easier to use?

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Billy V

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The C120 is an awesome unit and I looked long and hard at it. But I decided to go with individual FF, GPS, and Radar units rather than have them all on one screen. That way I can update individual units whenever I want rather than having to do it all at the same time. I have friends that own the C120 and they like it other than having a bit of difficulty navigating back and forth between functions on the FF & GPS. With individual units if one of my screens goes down, I only lose that one function. If the C120 goes down you've lost everything.

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What new toys are on your wish list for the 2008 Fishing season?

I'll start....

Furuno FCV-585 Fish Finder

Furuno color radar

New GPS/Chartplotter

Two or three new Copper rigs

I could go on and on, but that'll about do to get things started!

Bill whats the matter with the radar you have? I rigged it when it was new and it has no time on it to speak of.

If you do decide to go color let me kn as I would be interested in that one.

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Billy V

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What new toys are on your wish list for the 2008 Fishing season?

I'll start....

Furuno FCV-585 Fish Finder

Furuno color radar

New GPS/Chartplotter

Two or three new Copper rigs

I could go on and on, but that'll about do to get things started!

Bill whats the matter with the radar you have? I rigged it when it was new and it has no time on it to speak of.

If you do decide to go color let me kn as I would be interested in that one.

Nothings wrong with it Hank. I just don't like the big CRT monitor. It's hard to see in the sunlight. And the new radars will show electrical strikes, which I can't seem to be able to pick up with this one (maybe I need to spend some time with the owners manual!). Radar is prolly a project for NEXT off-season anyway. I've already spent too much on electronics this fall! But if I replace it before then you'll get the first call from me.

And no Yankee, I don't have too much money to spend. I just have my priorites straight!

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2008 shouldn't be too bad.....

Boat I looked at was very nice, but I decided no more i/o's;

so that saved a bunch of cash for now.....unless the o/b version

pops up!

Otherwise, upgrading more of the old rods/reels to the Okuma

Blue diamond rods I ran this year.

New seat cushions on the 2 cockpit swivel seats.

And of course, I'm sure there will be more tackle in there somewhere!

John

And hopefully a few more clients!

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Erbyjoe

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Billy I can't belive the luck you had on that GPS I would have jumped on that also I like lowrance stuff also I have used it sence 1980 My 620 is the first time I didn't buy Lowrance I am also looking at a 5200 series if you ever come across any thing like that again let me know I don't have any of those places near me yet ;( I have a 4800 Gps I'm going to get ride of this winter I also need the new navonics chip the one I have doesn't have the Bar area of the lake.

Yankee It great to see you and Billy getting along just as allways :lol::lol: It will help pass the winter time :P

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Yeah, I'll look if there are any other nice gps units in the bargin bin...thanks for the tip Bill. I'm only 45 min from Cabelas, and I need to run there for a smoker anyway.

I never visit Cabelas without checking out the bargin bin. But It's kinda like me and Ebay, I'm weak and can't pass on a good deal, so I end up buying something I don't need just cause It's cheap.

I did pick up two Diawa Sealine reels in the bargin bin this past summer, and they worked great for our 600 and 500 copper setups. Think I paid 100 bucks each.

Rod

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Dad is moving and taking the boat with him, so my wish list consists of anything that will float.....

Mike,

Take a look at the '75 Crestliner in the "for sale" section. It is a little rough and needs the interior redone. However, it is solid and it ran fine when stored 6-7 years ago .... plus it has a 28' trailer

I'm just trying to help out a friend who can't use it anymore find a home for it.

If you're not interested, that's fine too.... Just thought I'd point it out.

Dick

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