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[QUOTE]Ranger - 10/1/2008  4:54 PM

* upgraded the motor 3 times
* upgraded the trolling motor twice
* totally (re)wired the boat, added high quality lights
* added a battery box in the bow to hold a big deep cycle 
* added a fused switch box for everything electric
* replaced the floor 2 times
* replaced the seats 3 times
* created a "rod holder" that lets me place a bunch of rods in the boat
* placed non-skid tape on the floor/interior boat sides so I can stand steady for figure 8's

I love this little boat, though it is not safe in big water.  I've dragged it all over MI, WI and MN; maybe 10,000 miles on the trailer.  How do you like the MuskieFirst Pro-Team sticker?

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Posted 10/1/2008 4:54 PM (#338817 - in reply to #337095)
Subject: Re: small boat

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I've been fishing from a 14'er for 15 years. It's a mid-70's Blue Finn with a 15hp merc and a Minnkota 55 Maxxum. The previous owner removed the middle and front bench seats. He trimmed the middle bench and placed it just behind where the front bench was located, very clever. He put in the original floor. Since I've owned it I've.....

* upgraded the motor 3 times
* upgraded the trolling motor twice
* totally (re)wired the boat, added high quality lights
* added a battery box in the bow to hold a big deep cycle
* added a fused switch box for everything electric
* replaced the floor 2 times
* replaced the seats 3 times
* created a "rod holder" that lets me place a bunch of rods in the boat
* placed non-skid tape on the floor/interior boat sides so I can stand steady for figure 8's

I love this little boat, though it is not safe in big water. I've dragged it all over MI, WI and MN; maybe 10,000 miles on the trailer. How do you like the MuskieFirst Pro-Team sticker?

Edited by Ranger 10/1/2008 5:39 PM

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