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Post by poberst on Apr 30, 2019 17:28:20 GMT -5
Just boat a 2015 24’ sailfish with 300 merc verado from N.C. Boat is now on eastern shore of MD. Looking to do upgrades on boat to fish all areas of Chesapeake Bay / 10 miles offshore in Atlantic. Upgrades I put on something far -2nd Garmin 10” touch screen -Underwater lights -8 more gunwale rod holders -Outriggers Upgrades I will put on but could use advise - I pilot bow mount trolling motor - power pole - ladder & 2nd station on TTop - radar
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Post by Team Ruby on Apr 30, 2019 18:26:30 GMT -5
Welcome aboard! You'll have to post some pictures when you get a chance. There aren't many Sailfish out there with Mercs on them. I like what you've done with the boat so far.
Good luck with it.
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Post by finatic on Apr 30, 2019 19:53:39 GMT -5
Welcome aboard.
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Post by fishnfool on Apr 30, 2019 19:57:57 GMT -5
Welcome! I agree with Team Ruby PICS!
I run put of Annapolis and there are few more mid Atlantic (MD, DE) members here as well.
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Post by ragtop409 on Apr 30, 2019 20:53:50 GMT -5
Welcome to our home. Sounds like you are well on your way to a fishing machine!! Rag’s
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Post by Twisted on May 1, 2019 8:03:05 GMT -5
Congrats on the new rig! Let's see some pictures of all of the upgrades!
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Post by outtadblue on May 1, 2019 9:19:01 GMT -5
Welcome aboard!!!
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Post by poberst on May 1, 2019 16:52:58 GMT -5
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Post by finatic on May 1, 2019 17:21:59 GMT -5
Beautiful boat. Nothing better than having the boat in the water, so we paint the bottom. Some people hate painted bottoms but it don't get better than stepping out of your truck and onto the boat and off you go, no boat ramp bullsh!t. Best of luck.
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Post by kbh on May 1, 2019 18:28:29 GMT -5
I'm not sold on the 4 rod holders in the gunnel inserts, but it does look impressive. Hope it holds up.
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Post by fishnfool on May 1, 2019 18:32:01 GMT -5
Looks great! Did you do backing plates behind those rod holders?
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Post by Ol Mucky on May 2, 2019 9:24:20 GMT -5
Nice!
Welcome to the forum
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Post by poberst on May 2, 2019 13:16:28 GMT -5
Yes I used backing plates at rod holders. I’ll let you know how they hold up but no issues so far. Got a guy beefing up TTop with carbon fiber / Kevlar & fiberglass for outriggers & making whole top sturdy enough to stand on for sight fishing. I’ll do ladder / extra support for top at end of yr. Got boat cheap enough to have $ left over for upgrades!
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Post by fishnfool on May 2, 2019 13:36:41 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing the progress!
Create a new post downstairs documenting all of your additions.
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Post by Team Ruby on May 2, 2019 16:01:48 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing the progress! Create a new post downstairs documenting all of your additions. X2, that's a project I'd like to see!
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