I know this could really range but…what have you guys/gals spent on rigging a new boat? I am looking at getting a front mount trolling motor, two basic graphs, one with gps, couple batteries and an onboard charger. First time looking at a new boat and am pretty excited.
Thanks Dream’n
A couple of thoughts…
My bow mount trolling motor was a refurbished Minnkota that cost me $400. I saved a lot of money there.
The bow mount depth finder is my FL8 with the “summer kit”. I already had it for ice fishing.
Batteries have gotten more expensive so I don’t see any way around that. Figure $100 each.
Last spring I installed a dual bank onboard charger, a Minnkota 210D. It was about $150.
The depth finder in the stern is a Humminbird 788CI. Gander had them on sale for about $500 when I got it.
So it wasn’t inexpensive to rig up but I think I could have done a lot worse ($$$) too.
Rootski
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I know this could really range but…what have you guys/gals spent on rigging a new boat? I am looking at getting a front mount trolling motor, two basic graphs, one with gps, couple batteries and an onboard charger. First time looking at a new boat and am pretty excited.
Thanks Dream’n
PDV2 70# IPILOT or Bigger: $1,200+
SideImaging/GPS/Sonar: $800-$3,000+
LifeJackets: $100
4 batteries: $100+ea
Chargers: $200-400+
Ropes: $40
Anchors: $30-$200
Kicker: $1,000
WHat size boat you thinkin?
Your list says 3-4k to me w/o a kicker just for the goods.
Get both gps capable graphs, that way you still have one if there are issues with the other.
Thanks guys! Looking at a 17 footer.
Dream’n
You could also steal a bunch of stuff from Billy’s boat, he never uses it anyway 
Your list sounds about like what my dad did, which if memory serves me right I think it ran around 4000-4500 or so installed by dealer. That was 80 terrova with I-pilot, Elite 5x at bow, HDS7 with S.S. at console, batteries, 2 bank charger. He spent more money on other stuff too, custom travel cover, extra seats few other things I don’t remember.
On the flip side, I bought a used boat last summer and my upgrade budget is at about 6000 (and climbing) and I’m putting it all in myself, but I’m getting a little fancier stuff too (Hbird 1199 going at console, getting the i-pilot link upgrade for my terrova among the other stuff)
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I know this could really range but…what have you guys/gals spent on rigging a new boat? I am looking at getting a front mount trolling motor, two basic graphs, one with gps, couple batteries and an onboard charger. First time looking at a new boat and am pretty excited.
Thanks Dream’n
PDV2 70# IPILOT or Bigger: $1,200+
SideImaging/GPS/Sonar: $800-$3,000+
LifeJackets: $100
4 batteries: $100+ea
Chargers: $200-400+
Ropes: $40
Anchors: $30-$200
Kicker: $1,000WHat size boat you thinkin?
Flush mount rod holders are nice (X4). If you’re buying new you’ll need probably two more chairs. A paddle. I would sure miss my Wave Wackers. I’m sure there’s more!
I bought my first new boat in 2012.
I really did my homework in identifying
how I fish
and where I fish.
I then matched the boat to those requirements.
I added the must haves
before the wants
and would be nice.
I have done some upgrades since to address those
situations that only occur a couple of times a season.
I cant get my “perfect” fishing boat as the wife and kids have an opinion! Eyekatcher I do agree on getting the must haves now. Rootski I think he would notice if he saw his equipment on the other side of the dock!
Dream’n
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