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Simrad steering

Brats, I'm getting ready to install an autopilot on my 2009 TomCat. It's got twin manual Seastar helms, twin 150's with 8.3 cubic inch rams. I was getting ready to order the parts I thought I needed but it became clear I didn't know enough about my system to know what to order. I thought I...

PNW mini slam in the ocean

I can answer the weight part. I have a 75 lb trolling motor and an 80 pound life raft on the bow of my boat. I would say the weight actually helps handling, planing and keeping the cockpit scuppers slightly drier.

Trailering on the TomCat is done with the engines in the down position due to height of skegs above ground. There is no need for a transom saver. The load is as shear as it's going to get, not tension.

I think you'll really like that engine choice. I have an old 2 stroke 25 horse mercury on mine and it absolutely rips. I use it to tow kids around the lake. Everyone including myself are always surprised at how powerful that setup is.

25 HP Mercury 2 stroke

Mounted a Viking Rescyou Coastal 6. I chose this location for a few reasons. It's the furthest location from my 4 lithium batteries It will help keep the scuppers a little higher At 77 lbs plus the stainless mount, it should help balance out my 96" 70LB electric bow mounted trolling motor...

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Viking Coastal Rescyou 6

I assumed it was factory but have no idea now that you mention it.

drain plug

I've been struggling with this as well. I've moved my transducer a bit deeper, but after more consideration, I think it was a mistake to mount the transducer inboard of the drain plug. I believe mounting it outboard of the drain plug would have been a better bet by getting less turbulent water...

Sekiu Macks and Silvers

perch and cukes

homemade harpoon parts

Kids in the ocean