What's yer Favorite Sled Gadgets?

[Billy Tillamook]

Hey everybody, I'm outfitting my ( new to me ) 20' Alumaweld V-sled. I'm beginning to realize that the old saying about your "boat being a hole in the water to pour your money" is true. :shocked: What are a few of your must haves, aside from a kicker motor. Would appreciate your input.

Thanks, Billy T.

[Mark Vickers]

fishfinder/depthfinder - MUST HAVE

[Irie1]

Totally, TR1

[FrogPond]

tr1 autopilot

[Boatdog]

One of the most helpful things in my boat is leader holders. I use foam pipe insulation on a rod that is held in my pole holder clamps. This makes changing leaders and rigs much more organized, and without them tangling on everything else. I tend to change set-ups a lot, and this really helps. I'm sure you'll get a lot of great input on this thread.
A couple of more goodies: VHF radio, bonkin' stick, electronic scale, digital camera, rod holders, assorted sized nets, docking rope, bumpers, PFD's, first aid kit, tool kit, ....
Congrats on the new-to-you boat.

[ 02-12-2004, 08:21 AM: Message edited by: Boatdog ]

[1eyed]

A washdown system, I've got 2

1 in the front of the boat
1 in the rear of the boat

[Bluefinn]

safety equip. first.Life jackets,horn,fire ext.signal flares ,compass, Small tool box with spare plugs, nuts ,bolts ,washers ,fuses ,etc. Gps,vhf,fishfinder,rod holders,net holder,quick release for anchor rope,anchor with puller and float,sea bag, pea bucket,Spare tire, grease gun extra set of wheel berrings for trailer paddle,top,heater,These are the basics.After that the sky is the limit.Rocket launchers,ektra fish finder mounted by trolling motor,down riggers,cd player,bbq,cutting boards,lead box,porta poti,radar,washdown pump,cockpit lighting,TR-1 auto pilot for trolling motor.I hope this helps you out some.RR

[finclipped]

My favorite gadget is the wash down pump. Works greate for washing out fish slime and blood and is a great deterant for unruly passengers. :grin:

[GutZ]

Fish Bonker!

[rola76]

Definitely the fish bat!! In addition, I'd have to say the Panther Power steer for my kicker and my CD player for kickin' back!!

[Gr8waves]

If it is a sport jet, get the STOMP GRATE. This is a handle on the rear deck you push down to clear the intake grate. It is not any fun getting into 40 degree water to clear the grate of seaweed or cottonwood leaves or small rocks or sticks or plastic bags.

[Killertraylor]

also:

net holder, rocket launcher rod holders or other rod storage device, gps (really helps in the fog)and if you have hard glass windows, I really like the suction cup lure holders - you can hang several spinners/kwikfish, etc. on them. You can get them for about $8 at Boaters World.

[Tilla]

Fish box in floor, floodable, and drainable on plane.

[rv10pilot]

1. Fish finder / Depth sensor.... had to find out I needed this pretty quickly after getting the boat. Got a little shallow.

2. Kicker ... to get me out of the mess from above.

3. Just bought a TR1 this week and believe that after I get it all installed it will be #1 on my list. My wife will love not hearing me complain about steering the boat anymore in the rain, snow, wind, etc... If you have the 2 above get the TR1!!!!

rv10Pilot

[Huntar]

1. TR-1
2. GPS with mapping.
3. Washdown pump
4. Enough zinc!!!!
5. Sea-anchors to slow-troll

[5-Cents]

Oh I forgot something...

Built in hot water sink
Built in brine sink with hot water to rinse out
Big Water anchor nest
And finally big scuppers!

[321mx-r]

Sliding rod holders( see Willies home page)

[NorthRiverRick]

Color GPS/fish finder with the Navionics Gold e-charts! WOOHOO... how did I ever get around without it?

[WheresMyBobber]

Lead box that fits close to where your kicker is mounted, with dividers for different weights. Your lead box should have holes drilled in the bottom so rain water can drain out.

VHF radio with plastic laminated card showing Coast Guard, Hailing and Distress and Barge channels.

1 million candle power handheld spotlight.

Toiler paper for emergencies.

[5-Cents]

Wash down system
Docking lights
Color fish finder
Auto lift for trolling motor
TR-1 is worth its weight in gold
Holdzits for all my knifes and tools

[Billy Tillamook]

Good suggestions...keep em' coming [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

Billy T.

[King Fisher]

Diamond plate over and under bow for anchor protection.

[k9jeff]

my top, the famous thermos, heater, and cd player/cooler combo, cup holder, guide chair, and some sunny weather.

[Stz ll]

Bennett trim tabs!!!!!!!

[Gun Rod Bow]

My boat is VERY simple, but I wouldn't be without a warm water hand wash (built mine for like $20) and a wash down pump (bought the pump and installed myself for like $150 total)

My new floor deck will include a fish box Tilla :grin:

[Mikeymoto]

Lots of gas $$$, second fish finder viewable from the kicker.
MM

[justcastn]

Gotta have a black lab on the bow with his ears flapping in the wind :grin:

[FishinMission]

Pillow and nappy cushion :grin:

Mark

[Pete]

A buddy to launch the boat and park the rig.

[321mx-r]

12 year old kid to clean the boat out

[White Knuckle]

has anybody mentioned a cooler, or a fish trouft?

[cannonball]

A small tool kit with basic stuff for fixing. I never have used it on my boat but it has com in handy for fixing others.

Mount a bar style bottle cap opener easily reachable from the kicker seat, gets those bottles of rootbeer open with only one hand.

[sunshinefisherman]

Lots of good suggestions, here's mine:

If is an inboard jet, get the extended clean-out. This allows you to open your pump without flooding the boat in the event you need to pull a stick out of your pump.

Fishfinders; I like Lowrance.

Trim tabs make the ride a lot more comfortable but are only needed on inboards. If yours is an outboard, a power trim unit will do the same thing.

Washdown pump, good but remember to drain it before freezing weather.

Must have!!! An anchor cradle/bow roller to get your great big anchor out of the boat and up on the bow!!!

I used to think that only wimps had tops on their boats, until I had one. A place to get out of the blazing sun and the freezing rain and wind is a great creature comfort. Get at least partial side curtains for when the wind blows.

[Larry@BigWater]

Based upon the previous suggestion:
It sounds like you would be interested in our Anchor Assist - Specialty anchor rest/nest, designed to use with Buoy retrieval systems. We are Big Water Company, a small 2 person operation in Gresham, Oregon. It allows you to pull your rope and retrieval mechanism through the nest, leaving your rope/chain in place in the rest. It is designed so you can continue pulling until your anchor comes to rest in the holder nest, without taking out the rope or chain to lift it past the retrieval mechanism. Dropping anchor is simple, raise your rope and the anchor cantilevers onto the roller and drops into the river. WE designed and make these and are currently selling them only by word of mouth, a few local shows, a few boat dealers and over the Internet. You can find read about it and see photos at our web site which is: http://members.aol.com/bigwatercompa...horAssist.html and http://hometown.aol.com/mary490/Anch...tPictures.html , and if you want to order one you can follow the link to the order form page, or go directly there with this address: http://members.aol.com/bigwatercompany/index.html , We hope you find it interesting. We feel that we make most functional and best working Bow Anchor rest/retriever on the market and we are certain that support and comments of satisfied customers will support our success.

[ZaQ]

Tilla, you called it. I wish I had a fish box in the floor. Man would that be nice.

I like the sliding rod holders, and tha wash down pump. The TR1 is a must have too, I am working on that. Good luck!

[fishnxtc]

I have used that big water anchor assist and I tell you what that is one slick gadget. You can pull your ball,chainand anchor all in one motion. No more leaning over the to pull up your anchor. I think it is the best gadget on Mr 5-Cents new boat.........Chris

[5-Cents]

Ya XTC and Cracker Joe love that thing, Cracker said he actually enjoys pulling the anchor now :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

[Mikeymoto]

I almost forgot a spare tire should be a requirement and make sure that your jack will work on uneven surfaces like the roadside and carry lug wrench that fits.
MM

[peter frederick]

Hello I am Back from Florida ( work) I am still in the same glass boat, So I'll have to start with a sled. ( Soon). I am glad to here your needs. TR-1

good fishin to all of you!

Pete/ TR-1 Autopilots

[King Fisher]

Thanks guys!!! Now I'm told my boat will take longer because I keep adding things to it. Good timing for this thread!!

[cabo]

1. TR-1
2. TR-1
3. TR-1

[K sled]

Besides having
auto TR-1
electric downriggers
GPS
I have a 120 qt ice cooler on the back of my boat with an outside bilge pump with an aerator on an auto timer. I use this as a live well, dry storage or fish box. I have 2 drain holes on the side and use a flip plug in which ever hole I need for the level of water, or plug all drain holes when using as dry storage. Works great!

[slabhunter]

Dog trained to bark when seals/sealions are near!!! :shocked:

[Seefood Man]

My must have is a loving and understanding wife :smile:

[Rippenlips]

I like sitting in the rain. :grin: How much money for a TR1? Oh and then I need to get a top to. :grin:
Jon T

[Ty]

Hydrolic lift.......Can use both prop and jet lower units...plus make the ultimate trip adjustments for weight and ride comfort....

[fishstik]

gps
fish box in floor
hot water from the trolling motor
radio
rod holder bolted right to the main outboard
fold down seats for kicking back
cb/vhf
bbq that goes on rod holder
wash down pump a must
and its paid for

[Gooseman]

A couple of extra fenders to keep the riff-raff off of ya in a hogline situation.

Just don't make the mistake I did by buying these:
:shocked: [img]graemlins/hearton.gif[/img] :grin:

:blush: :blush:

[Just A Little Chrome]

TR1. Just tried mine out today and other than a minor problem it was great. It's a lot of money but worth every penny. Unless you like sitting in the rain hanging on to your kicker whilest everyone else is inside, dry, warm, and drinking coffee.

[ssteelheadsteve]

Big water anchor assist.
Rich Uncle ( needed)

[Larry@BigWater]

Originally posted by ssteelheadsteve:
Big water anchor assist.
Rich Uncle ( needed)

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