Are you referring to the side of the console. If so I thought of that but I dont know if that would really be a good idea seeing how the glass is not that thick on the side of the console itself. I would be concerned with stress cracks because of the constant pounding that the RAM mount would take with vibration as you cruising down the water. As far as flat spots on the boat itself,not real sure were you are referring to because there are no true flat areas on the hull next to the console,if I am understanding you correctly. If you have a picture that gives me detail in your description that can be posted,that would be great. Thanks for the fast response in regards to this issue
Ward, I hope my reasoning will help you out in your decision,so here it is. Here are the reasons I prefer a 997c SI over the exsisting 522. Humminibird gives you the ability to use full screen on each chosen view,the lawarnce doesnt. You will aways have to share the screen with at least two images settings. The 997c SI has 4 “favorite view” keys. Lowrance doesnt. In my opinion,just my opinion the humminbird is by far more user friendly. The menus that you have to go through to achieve desired settings is somewhat time consuming. And you have to go through those settings each time to view on screen. When using the 522 I have found myself moving in different directions to look at the screen when the sun light is on it. Never had to do that with the Humminibrd.Humminbird 997c SI,you dont. Side imaging of course is nice but not a deciding factor. Obtaining waypoints,setting waypoints,deleting waypoints,deleting routes taken,all of these and other stuff in my opinion,and remember this is just my opinion are much easier to do. Navionics platnium package is unreal with humminbird. Not offered with the 522. I am not saying the Lowrance 522 is not a good system I just think the 997c SI does more and does it alittle better. I think that about covers this and the way I look at it. Remember I am not saying that Lowrance is not a good product,I know it is. I just prefer the Humminbird and I hope this helps others when it comes to a possible electronics decisions. I saw where the arrow was and its location on the boat. I did actually consider that area for the RAM mount. I will go back and look at it again. Gell coat issues,I never had issues drilling in the coat but then again I never started with big bits either. Always started with very small bits and worked my way up in size until I was able to drill the sesired hole. This is a great forum and the information that is shared here is excellent. I hope that one day I can do the same,say after I have install the 997c SI. Pictures will be offered. Thanks agian guys for the help z8pp3r
I had a 997C SI so I know exactly what it can do,its impressive no doubt about it. Your 2200$ cost though is way out of line though. You can purchase those units all day long for 1400$ range if ya look around. And sometimes you can call humminbird direct and get a REALLY good deal from them,if ya call at the right time of the year. I surely hope model year would not dictate what kind of electronics you would run on your boat and also you should not worry about model year because there is such a HIGH DEMAND for good used boats,whatever you invest in your boat you surely can get it back out without issues. I know cause I acheived exactly what I wanted for my boat. People will crawl all over one another for a well kept boat with quality equipment on it. Regardless of the model. My last boat was a 1998 SPRINT DC286 and I ran humminbird 997 from the drivers console,that is where the ram mount location was,matrix 3D off the front,lowrance in the center of the concole. Locker bars for security over the front and rear storage compartments. I also installed livewell timers for reciculate and also for water being pumped in and pumped out. Ran Trojan batteries for maximum potential from each component on the boat. Boat had alot of extras on it also other than what is listed. I bought this 07 PUMA and in three weeks my other boat was sold. I had that boat sense 2000. Boat sellers will never have to worry about selling their boats for a good average price because there are no longer any moderately priced boat manufactures out there anymore. Welp,hope this helps some and once again thanks for the input from everyone in this matter. Z8pp3r
There is a used trailer at HighRock Marina in Lexington NC. I saw it when I picked the boat up. Not sure what it is for but it is a BC trailer
It is confirmed .The will be selling Stratos and BassCat from what I understand
After you get your motor fixed,depending on the model of the motor you might want to look at investing in a “spring break” system for your motor. They are manufactured in Ala.,I think for motor guide motors. I know that there are a few dealers that carry them and if you cant find a dealer that carrys them you can contact the manufacture and they can direct you to a retailer. A of this time I dont think that they sell direct to the public.
With any luck my insurance company will cut a check to repair the damage next week. Your insurance company!!! What about his insurance company?? Think something is wrong here with that comment.
Wow,surprised you have issues with those reels. I have at least 15 of the 760 and 770 reels on JB Custom Rods. Not the first issue with any of them. They are on their second year of usage also. I called Quantum to ask about pulling maintance on them,sending them in for service and they asked amount of time estimated on each reel. I told them and they said not to even worry about maintance yet. On a side note,like anything you build a bunch of there are going to be some that just fail or dont do right. Just my two cents worth.
At least the steering wheel is in the right place !!!!!!!!!
Live in Grays Creek and I know what ya mean about fishing the river.
DO NOT run that lake like a normal looking body of water. IT is a power plant cooling lake,5 lakes actually combined as one. More stumps than one can imagine. To run that lake would be to much to type. Look at your personal messages and I will give you my phone number for more details if so desired. Eddie
Nothing like new boat smell!!!!
I bought a 2 wheel drive 06 chevy silverado thinking I would not need 4×4 in NC for ramp issues,boy was I wrong. My mind set was before I started tournament fishing again. I fished places that the boat ramps were cut and roughed in for maximum traction. But when I started going all over the state that is when i discovered what a mistake i had made. By far Lake Norman and Falls Lake are the worse for me. They use sealer and when its wet its like ice. So needless to say my next truck will be 4×4. Not so much for weather but for ramp issues to be resolved. Hope that helped.
heard if ya cut a lemon in half and rub it on the hull where the water lines or stains are it will remove the stains. that is what i hear at least
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