Picked it up today

  • Mike
    Posts: 16
    February 25, 2021 at 2:01 pm #2017870

    Couldn’t be happier. Workmanship, form and fit is outstanding. Thanks to all who provided suggestions helping me to choose this model and in choosing options.

    I was surprised to learn that Mercury does not recommend a separate fuel water separator. I contacted Merc and they are concerned separators may restrict fuel. They said their fuel filter, which includes a separator built in, is enough and to change it according to their recommendations.

    I do have a few questions:
    1. I have the standard dowco cover,1 ratchet on each side ….can I trailer with this cover?
    2. I was provided Motor Stix instead of what I consider a typical transom saver. Are these acceptable?
    3. I was told to be carful mounting the vhf antenna near the side of the boat as some higher docks could cause damage. Where would you recommend it be mounted?

    I welcome any input and recommendations on these questions and anything else.

    I’ll post more pics after rigging is complete.

    Thanks. Mike

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    gim
    Plymouth, MN
    Posts: 17834
    February 25, 2021 at 2:38 pm #2017881

    I bet you really got the itch for some open water now. cool

    snelson223
    Austin MN
    Posts: 481
    February 25, 2021 at 3:16 pm #2017891

    I have the dowco cover but I usually don’t travel with it on unless its raining.

    I have my vhf antenna mounted on the drivers side in front of the windshield. This is on a 208. Looks like you have some work to do mounting graphs.

    Musky Ed
    Posts: 679
    February 25, 2021 at 4:38 pm #2017915

    Have mine mounted on the drivers side, right in front of the windshield also. Make sure you use a quick detach antenna and mount. You can use a rod sock to protect it when you store it in your rod box when not used. Some mount on the passenger side also, I would just mount on what ever side your radio is mounted. Boat center mounted my radio right in the dash. You’ll need to get a registration # for your radio to use all features. Someplaces charge for this, I found one that was free, but it took some looking. Nice boat.

    Ripjiggen
    Posts: 11824
    February 25, 2021 at 4:50 pm #2017920

    Nice rig. I don’t own a warrior anymore but a fiberglass boat still.

    1. Yes you can trailer with cover. I only do it when it’s raining. Don’t like how covers rub on fiberglass over time.

    2. Yes they work great although you will have people debating this vs a traditional transom saver. I use a similar product and have for years and my transom has never been an issue.

    3 I mounted mine just in front of windshield or I have seen mounted to floor just inside gunnel to avoid what you are talking about.

    Sodie
    Alma , Wisconsin
    Posts: 31
    February 25, 2021 at 5:33 pm #2017928

    Congratulations! Beautiful Rig.

    mxskeeter
    SW Wisconsin
    Posts: 3944
    February 25, 2021 at 11:17 pm #2018007

    Beautiful boat. Congrats and enjoy. waytogo

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