Help on getting 20' Trophy set-up for ocean

Kuja · 03-13-2004, 08:07 AM

Hi,

Need to know if anyone has a 20' Trophy that I can take a look at on how it is set-up for ocean fishing. I just purchased a 1991 20' Trophy 2002. Need to know the set-up for downriggers, duel batteries, and electronics. Thank you very much for any help you can give me.

Ray

Half fast Toyn · 03-13-2004, 02:06 PM

Im no ocean goin expert..... but first thing i would do is take a coast guard class.... THEN i would take a few trips out on someone elses boat for hands on experience and instruction ... THEN i would go to a good coastal rigging shop and get the advice and instruction on how to accessorize your boat.
WAIT...that IS what i did....

Good luck, and boat smart

Mike

[ 03-13-2004, 03:09 PM: Message edited by: toyn2much ]

whaleraddict · 03-13-2004, 03:30 PM

Ray, first of all, I fish out of Ilwaco and have a 23' Whaler. My friend and fishing partner has a 20' Grady and my brother in law has a 24' trophy. We are all equiped about the same. I don't have a down rigger yet but will be adding one this year. I have done a lot of homework and spoken with other fisherman. I have decided to go with a Scotty electric. As for electronics, I have 2 charting GPS's (one as back up), a VHF, a CB, and a Hummingbird widebeam fishfinder. I just acquired a Radar and haven't got it mounted yet. DUal batteries are a must. I also think having a handheld VHF for backup would be a good Idea as well. The Trophy is a nice fishing platform and you should get a lot of enjoyment out of it.

Finnlander · 03-13-2004, 04:25 PM

You may look mine over in Keizer.It serves me well for tuna and salmon.I wii go overnight for squid this summer so I am pretty confident with her.

Kuja · 03-14-2004, 08:03 AM

Finnlander, thank you for the offer. What year is your Trophy? I'm retired so I'm avaiable at any time. Just let me know when and where. Ray