Handsome Transom
Active Member
- Jan 26, 2018
- 563
- Boat Info
- 1989 SeaRay Sundancer 268 454 Bravo
- Engines
- 454 Mercruiser bravo drive
So I am going to try a new experience next year and try downrigger fishing. I'm on Georgian Bay and although I do live eating bass and perch I'm wanting to try deeper water fishing next season.
My boat is a 268 Da and I have a single 7.4 with a bravo 1 drive.
Can I troll with my boat as is
Do I need a kicker to push me, ie will running at trolling speed for a few hours at a time be detrimental to my engine
Would a trolling plate be a better option
How much of a pain are manual compared to electric riggers
How can I best mount a pair onto my transom ? There is a teak rail atop my gunnals at the stern so unsure how or where I would mount bases.
Can I have my riggers point outwards from the side to avoid needing long arms to get over the swim platform.?
I plan on buying used equipment because I need to keep costs down as I'm a single parent so anything that I should be wary of or looking at to avoid buying someone else's junk?
Are there any members close to me that would be willing to go out with me on my boat and teach me a little or a lot?
Recommendations on brands that are good ok,or to avoid ?
Thanks all
My boat is a 268 Da and I have a single 7.4 with a bravo 1 drive.
Can I troll with my boat as is
Do I need a kicker to push me, ie will running at trolling speed for a few hours at a time be detrimental to my engine
Would a trolling plate be a better option
How much of a pain are manual compared to electric riggers
How can I best mount a pair onto my transom ? There is a teak rail atop my gunnals at the stern so unsure how or where I would mount bases.
Can I have my riggers point outwards from the side to avoid needing long arms to get over the swim platform.?
I plan on buying used equipment because I need to keep costs down as I'm a single parent so anything that I should be wary of or looking at to avoid buying someone else's junk?
Are there any members close to me that would be willing to go out with me on my boat and teach me a little or a lot?
Recommendations on brands that are good ok,or to avoid ?
Thanks all