NBR Posted March 6, 2010 Posted March 6, 2010 You mention and on-board charger which I think is an absolute must not and extra. Beyond that I'd be sure to have a water temperature gauge that measures in 10ths, i.e. 49.5. Quote
Super User bassfisherjk Posted March 6, 2010 Super User Posted March 6, 2010 Going from a transom mount trolling motor to a bow mount foot control one.Big improvement in boat control. Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted March 7, 2010 Super User Posted March 7, 2010 Well, it could be the ladder I installed on the stern, or the new carpeting, or the Hotfoot, or the column mounted tilt/trim, or the on-board charger, or the Minn Kota Terrova with iPilot, or the burglar alarm, or the LED's that come on when a hatch is opened or the motorized trailer dolly. I think what I like the best is the trailer dolly. Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted March 7, 2010 Super User Posted March 7, 2010 There's a few things I can't do without. If I had to pick one item, it would be the Hotfoot. I'll never own a boat without one. Quote
dnb Posted March 9, 2010 Posted March 9, 2010 good electronics a fast trolling motor and a recessed tray for my foot pedal. Theses are the things I have added to my boat since June. Quote
SlateTundra Posted March 9, 2010 Posted March 9, 2010 My Humminbird SI unit...absolutely love it. Quote
Redtail Posted March 9, 2010 Posted March 9, 2010 XM Radio. A Few Good Friends. A wide mouth thermos to keep boiling hot dogs in. A Hot Foot. A big plastic container in the storage locker with an extra change of clothes, rain gear, gloves, foot warmers etc. First Aid Kit. Lots of Snacks. The Wife on occasion if she's been Good! Quote
BigEbass Posted March 9, 2010 Posted March 9, 2010 Just got my first boat about 8 months ago so more to come on this topic for me...I am buying a HB 798 this weekend and that will likely be my first true 'addition' - we will see how that goes - I am hopeful. But at this point I will say that what I miss the most when I fish if I forget it, is my nail trimmers - I attach a small pair to an ID badge holder that has one of those pull strings on it so I just grab it, use it, and let go....I know, thats nothing big, but without it, I hate to go and pick up something else when changing out lures. Also my cooler is essential - not only to keep my foods stored away - but also for another reason - I too fish both sides of my boat and my cooler sits in the middle and it acts as a bridge when going from one side to the other - also this sounds weird I am sure too, but that lower area is always cluttered with stuff and this way I just walk above it all. Quote
I Love BassResource Posted March 9, 2010 Posted March 9, 2010 Lowrance HDS8. It's absolutely amazing... Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted March 9, 2010 Super User Posted March 9, 2010 New electronics. More lures that I really didn't need....but who doesn't love having lures. Having two daughters that absolutely love fishing with me. Catching fish is just a bonus. Now I just need to find a new boat to use on the lake so I have a little more room in it. Quote
bass or bass ? Posted March 10, 2010 Posted March 10, 2010 I just realized that I forgot to mention by far the most important addition to my boat. VHF radio. It has saved my butt twice after breakdowns on the water. I just tuned channel 16, keyed the mike and asked for help, and Vessel Assist was there both times within 15 minutes to tow me back to the ramp. I'd never go on the water without VHF radio again!!! Quote
sacnho Posted March 11, 2010 Posted March 11, 2010 Upgraded to a MK 24v trolling motor and my eagle 320 and 642c fishfinders. Also added some diamond plate to my trailer that keeps my feet dry when loading my boat. Quote
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