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Buying a boat, what are some must haves?
Posted on 12/19/24 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 12/19/24 at 9:54 pm
Nauticstar 211 Hybrid
Will be mostly in around the lakes near DFW.
I know I'm crazy, but what are the accessories that I need to buy asap?
Will be mostly in around the lakes near DFW.
I know I'm crazy, but what are the accessories that I need to buy asap?
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Posted on 12/19/24 at 10:12 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
All the safety gear
Gps
Transducer
Ipilot
Gps
Transducer
Ipilot
Posted on 12/19/24 at 10:14 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
Lota money!
Posted on 12/19/24 at 10:23 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
If you have a family in this order you will need
GPS troll motor with spot lock
Bimini top
Swim ladder
Ski pole
Good radio
GPS troll motor with spot lock
Bimini top
Swim ladder
Ski pole
Good radio
Posted on 12/19/24 at 10:36 pm to Cajun Slick
quote:
Bimini top
Disagree on this. Expected to use mine all the time, but think we used it once in the last 2.5yrs.
quote:
GPS troll motor with spot lock
Best money I've ever spent
quote:
Good radio
Mine didn't have one installed already. Bought a turtlebox and love it for this.
Posted on 12/19/24 at 11:12 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
$$$…….
Posted on 12/20/24 at 12:35 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
Depends what on how you rig and store but:
Battery chargers
Spot lock TM
VHF
Boat stereo/amp/speakers
Towable
Swim saddles
Boat cover
Battery chargers
Spot lock TM
VHF
Boat stereo/amp/speakers
Towable
Swim saddles
Boat cover
Posted on 12/20/24 at 2:47 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
Marine grade tools. Zip-ties and butt connectors as well. Extra fuses.
It's a boat. shite is 100% going to break, and it will break when it's the most inconvenient time for it to happen. Trust me on this.
It's a boat. shite is 100% going to break, and it will break when it's the most inconvenient time for it to happen. Trust me on this.
Posted on 12/20/24 at 3:23 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
Make sure it doesn’t leak!
Posted on 12/20/24 at 6:39 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
A place to park it.
Posted on 12/20/24 at 7:35 am to Redlos
quote:
Spot lock TM
quote:
Boat cover
Recommended brand/ model of each?
Unfortunately I'll need to store off site. What about trailer locks? I saw this, does anyone have one?
Proven
Should I buy an extra prop, maybe something less expensive just in case?
This post was edited on 12/20/24 at 7:40 am
Posted on 12/20/24 at 8:10 am to slinger1
I would say a covered place to park it. I had a boat cover and it sucked. No matter how I tented it up, it would always pool water on top and it's a pain in the arse to get it off the cover and it tears the cover up.
I loved being out on the boat, but the one thing I hated most was the storage. Trailering it is somewhat a pain but part of the process, and drinking on the boat, you're the driver and you're risking BUI if you drink. You need someone who can back a trailer and someone who can trailer the boat. Either that or you'll need to get comfortable with tying the boat up while you do everything.
Not trying to talk the OP out of a boat, but these are the drawbacks to having a boat I experienced.
Lastly, the light requirements on boats are simply not enough at night. I had one real close call because myself and a fellow boater couldn't see each other until we were basically right on top of each other. I was able to yank the wheel at the last minute to avoid collision, but if you're boating at night, get a good spotlight to run in addition to the required nautical lights.
I loved being out on the boat, but the one thing I hated most was the storage. Trailering it is somewhat a pain but part of the process, and drinking on the boat, you're the driver and you're risking BUI if you drink. You need someone who can back a trailer and someone who can trailer the boat. Either that or you'll need to get comfortable with tying the boat up while you do everything.
Not trying to talk the OP out of a boat, but these are the drawbacks to having a boat I experienced.
Lastly, the light requirements on boats are simply not enough at night. I had one real close call because myself and a fellow boater couldn't see each other until we were basically right on top of each other. I was able to yank the wheel at the last minute to avoid collision, but if you're boating at night, get a good spotlight to run in addition to the required nautical lights.
Posted on 12/20/24 at 9:01 am to WhiskeyThrottle
For sale sign, for the future.
Posted on 12/20/24 at 9:07 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
Break
Out
Another
Thousand
Depends of if fishing or family use or both
lifejackets
Throwable floating device for CG specs
Portable VHF
flares
Fire extinguisher
Out
Another
Thousand
Depends of if fishing or family use or both
lifejackets
Throwable floating device for CG specs
Portable VHF
flares
Fire extinguisher
Posted on 12/20/24 at 9:18 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
You guys are slacking
Toilet paper
Toilet paper
Posted on 12/20/24 at 10:06 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
GPS trolling motor
Power pole
Jack plate if you plan to fish low water areas
I agree on skipping out on the stereo system. They make too many good bluetooth speakers that you can just bring with you. It eliminates unneeded speakers/amps/etc. that will only cause you headaches.
Power pole
Jack plate if you plan to fish low water areas
I agree on skipping out on the stereo system. They make too many good bluetooth speakers that you can just bring with you. It eliminates unneeded speakers/amps/etc. that will only cause you headaches.
Posted on 12/20/24 at 11:46 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
Plug!
Posted on 12/20/24 at 12:14 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
BOAT
Break
Out
Another
Thousand
I'm also in North East DFW and would love one but I have no room so I would have to pay for the boat, insurance and storage.
That takes the fun out of it
Break
Out
Another
Thousand
I'm also in North East DFW and would love one but I have no room so I would have to pay for the boat, insurance and storage.
That takes the fun out of it
Posted on 12/20/24 at 12:29 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
A plug
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