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TiminTN · Feb 22, 2023

All the new gadgets you guys have me trying to play catch up. I dove in head first on upgrading my boat. From stem to stern...lol. It will be worth it, my family, wife and 2 sons all like the outdoors.
This picture of the boat the day I dropped it off for the new motor. Going with new trolling motor, livescope has been ordered, 2 lithium 12v batteries, and a 2 bank charger. I am at boat dealer now waiting on them to finish install. I went with a 60 hp Suzuki. I loved the Evinrude, but original owner underpowered the hull.

Hduke86 · Feb 22, 2023

Heck basically the same kind of boat I have but an xpress. You'll love the lithium batteries for usage time and weight. What kind of trolling motor you getting and what's the setup battery wise for your Livescope.

TiminTN · Feb 22, 2023

I bought the Garmin Force 50" with BPS offer of 12 months zero interest. I got the transducer holder Seelite and a 20v Dewalt battery connection for the black box. I was counting on a connection to the cranking battery for the Garmin unit.

TNReb · Feb 22, 2023

Those are some awesome upgrades. You'll be set!

What trolling motor are you going with?

TiminTN · Feb 22, 2023

Garmin Force with 24v possibly will go 36v if needed but surely 80# is enough for a 16' boat.

Spurhunter · Feb 22, 2023

TiminTN said:
Garmin Force with 24v possibly will go 36v if needed but surely 80# is enough for a 16' boat.

I have a Garmin Force on my 19 foot Xpress Tournament Series with a 175. It pulls my boat almost 4 MPH @ 24V. You will never need 36V.

Hduke86 · Feb 22, 2023

TiminTN said:
Garmin Force with 24v possibly will go 36v if needed but surely 80# is enough for a 16' boat.

I've got a 24v 80# on my HEAVY 16' and trust me. It'll knock you off your feet on high speed if you're not paying attention

TiminTN · Feb 22, 2023

I just got the numbers, and was shocked at the allowance on the 40 E-tec trade in. Close to paying half of the 60!!
That's fantastic on the trolling motor. BPS also included free install.

Hduke86 · Feb 22, 2023

TiminTN said:
I just got the numbers, and was shocked at the allowance on the 40 E-tec trade in. Close to paying half of the 60!!
That's fantastic on the trolling motor. BPS also included free install.

Did you get a zero degree mount for your transducer to attach to the pole cause the one that comes with Livescope is canted a little. It's still usable but won't be completely vertical.

TiminTN · Feb 22, 2023

Is that zero mount a Seelite item?

Hduke86 · Feb 22, 2023

TiminTN said:
Is that zero mount a Seelite item?

I'm not a 100% sure but they may sell one. I can't remember where I got mine but I do have a Seelite pole with removable base. I'll try to look where I got mine from .

Hduke86 · Feb 22, 2023

I'm 99.9% sure I had to order the 0 degree mount from somewhere like Russell Marine Products or the likes

TiminTN · Feb 22, 2023

My happy face...lol.

Hduke86 · Feb 22, 2023

TiminTN said:
My happy face...lol.

That dang 60 is going to scoot that boat very well.

Spurhunter · Feb 22, 2023

The 0* is a Garmin item but they were out of stock everywhere I looked last week.

TiminTN · Feb 22, 2023

I hate to bother, Spurhunter but could you post the item number of that part?

TiminTN · Feb 22, 2023

Hduke86 said:
That dang 60 is going to scoot that boat very well.

That's what I'm hoping. It's there if you need it.

TiminTN · Feb 22, 2023

I was wrong on the trade price. After tax it was close to half the cost. Before tax it was over half. Great day!

Sam Davis · Feb 22, 2023

You will love the Garmin force. Like others said it has plenty of power. It pulls my Nitro 4mph. If it's turned up it will throw you out if you are not prepared.
There is a channel on YouTube called Garmin guru he has really good videos & information on the trolling motor & electronics. His videos will help & save you time & frustration.
Enjoy your boat & hope you catch a lot of fish

Hduke86 · Feb 22, 2023

TiminTN said:
I hate to bother, Spurhunter but could you post the item number of that part?

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