fishinwrench Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Here we go, we start with this.... 1996 17' Xpress It has a Force 40 on it (Getting rid of that POS), and not enough storage to be a decent bass boat, so....... A repower is in the works, as is a front deck extension, and a flyfish friendly trolling motor. If you might be interested in a rig like this and have any special requests.....let's hear them. Now's the time 👍 This is why I'm not a huge fan of WELDED Jon boats It's the only blem I can find anywhere on the boat (on the bow top cap).......but it will get fixed proper. She's rated for 70 HP but I'm thinking 30-50 would keep her nimble and reasonably light. Being able to run shallow and navigate sketchy spots is more important than being able to blow your hat & sunglasses off. 👍 kjackson, BilletHead, Ryan Miloshewski and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryk Campbell Sr Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Keep us updated. I really like the shallow aspect. Rivers or lakes? Money is just ink and paper, worthless until it switches hands, and worthless again until the next transaction. (me) I am the master of my unspoken words, and the slave to those that should have remained unsaid. (unknown) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawg Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Subscribed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinwrench Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 This 1986 40 Evinrude will be the initial pusher unless a good 50-60 falls out of the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinwrench Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 17 hours ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said: Rivers or lakes? River/Lake whatever. It's all water. I like to be able to fast idle through 2' of water without worry. When the depth finder starts flashing 1.5' then it's time to slow way down and trim up a bit to protect the prop. I'll sacrifice the paint on the snoot of the gearcase to be able to idle with CONTROL. Jet pumps suck at slow speed navigation. Terrierman and Daryk Campbell Sr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinwrench Posted May 25 Author Share Posted May 25 She's repowered. Daryk Campbell Sr, nomolites and Hawg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flysmallie Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Can I go for a ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinwrench Posted May 25 Author Share Posted May 25 12 hours ago, Flysmallie said: Can I go for a ride? Absolutely 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinwrench Posted May 25 Author Share Posted May 25 I have a Lowrance sonar unit with side-scan capabilities, but that elongated transducer hanging off the back would just be asking for it. Not a good match for this rig, so I'll have to go shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjackson Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 I think you need this for your trolling motor; it's relatively fly-line friendly...and the price is right! You can ditch the stop switch and Big Foot paddle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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