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Fishing Blog
The blog is currently being used to share the new Contender 32ST build options instead of the usual fish trip reports. It has taken months of discussions, reviews, decision changing and lots of time to decide how to build the perfect boat for my use.
New boat is supposed to be delivered fall 2022!
Electric Reel Outlets
Going with 4 of the Hubbell outlets mainly because that's one of the options from Contender and because I need these for the LP reels...
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Feb 12, 20221 min read
Nifty Fire Extinguisher Location
Saw this on a guys boat like the one being built. I thought this was a great place to mount them since it was fairly easy to get to but...
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Feb 12, 20221 min read
Kicker 12" Marine Subwoofers
Placing two of these on the boat one forward and one midship. Do not need them in pairs they just move air. Was a little leery about...
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Feb 12, 20221 min read
Kicker 8" Marine Coaxial Speakers
I am planning on using 8 of these speakers 4 in the front and 4 midship. I think I can fit these everywhere the usual 6.5" speakers go...
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Feb 12, 20221 min read
Kicker KXMA800.4 amps
I plan on using three of these amps. One for front 4 speakers, one for rear 4 speakers, and one bridged mono for the two subs one front...
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Feb 12, 20221 min read
KMC5 Premium Marine Media Center
Tons more fun for your cruise! KICKER’s premier KMC5 Media Center features six channels of built-in power, delivering up to 240 watts to...
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Feb 12, 20221 min read
Furuno RD33 Remote Display
The Furuno RD33 data organizer will communicate with NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 and CAN bus interfaces. The bright 4.3” color screen will...
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Feb 12, 20221 min read
Icom M400BB Black Box VHF Transceiver
The Icom M400BB provides exceptional performance in a space savings design, all built around Icom’s legendary performance and...
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Feb 12, 20221 min read
Icom M510 Plus
Icom’s M510 Plus Fixed Mount VHF with AIS receiver is a powerhouse of features. Offering 25W Output power with a IP68 water rating. The...
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Feb 12, 20221 min read
Furuno touch screen encoder
The TEU001B encoder is an amazing little device that allows full control of multiple TZ3 displays. I plan on mounting it between the...
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Jan 19, 20221 min read
Furuno 3Kw transducer
The Furuno 165T-PM542LM pocket-mount transducer will be a game changer. My 1Kw transducer can mark bottom over 2000 feet but this 3Kw...
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Jan 19, 20221 min read
Furuno DFF3D sonar
CMOR maps are really cool, but lets take it a step further and have the ability to see the bottom in 3D real-time and make our own charts...
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Jan 19, 20221 min read
CMOR 3D map charts
If you have never heard of CMOR mapping products then close this blog post and move on. Do not need another fisherman with the most...
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Jan 19, 20221 min read
Furuno BBWX4 satellite receiver
This receiver allows live weather (radar, wind, wave height, sea surface temps, currents and more) to be overlaid on the TZ3 map screens....
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Jan 19, 20221 min read
Furuno SCX-20 satellite compass
The SCX-20 enhances the performance of onboard equipment such as Radar, Fish Finder, Sonar and Autopilot. Accurate heading information...
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Jan 19, 20221 min read
Furuno NAVpilot-300 Autopilot
I originally was going to get the Yamaha Helm Master EX Full Control system which included autopilot and joystick controls. After...
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Jan 19, 20221 min read
Furuno 16" TZ3 MFD
I believe Furuno makes the highest performance marine electronics. I currently own and use Garmin 8616 screens and simrad units. I fish...
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Jan 19, 20221 min read
Furuno DRS25A-NXT radar
The latest in doppler radar technology. I fish with a friend who has the DRS12A-NXT and he is very happy with the bird detecting power. ...
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Jan 19, 20221 min read
Stringer layout
This is a photo of the 32ST stringer layout. Nice to know whats under the deck and where the tanks are etc.
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Jan 18, 20221 min read
Props for the best performance
Was researching these Sharrow props as they promised the highest performance and fuel savings of all props available. Not sure yet, at...
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Jan 18, 20221 min read
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