[Jesus Saves]

Been debating a deep V for a while now. Settled on the 175 WT a while back. I thought it was a good compromise for family fun and a Catfishing platform...
It will look better with some slime!

 

[SteveMcK]

Nice! That should be a lot of fun to fish out of.

 

[mooseman75]

That is a sweet looking boat.

 

[Jesus Saves]

Thanks!
I believe we will like it. Working on rod racks and some tinkering to do but that’s fun too...

 

[twaskom]

Really nice looking bot Dan. I am sure you and the entire family will like it.

A rubber mat or two n the back for landing those big cats will keep the slime a little controlled.

 

[twaskom]

You used to be able to buy 4 foot wide rubber mat at the exact length you want at Rural King. You could take that in and out as needed. Just an option.

 

[eastforker]

Those Monster Rod holders are going to look pretty sweet on that boat.

 

[ramon06]

Sweet boat should bring years of family fun

 

[Lost-River-Jones]

Great boat, congrats!

 

[Jesus Saves]

Thanks guys!
The rubber mat is a good idea thanks Tom - you’ll have to help me break it in sometime...

It came with a 55lb TM. I can upgrade that to Ipilot remote etc but I’m concerned that 55lb is too light on a 17.5’ deep V. Have you guys had any experience either way there?

 

[SteveMcK]

I do not have a deep V but I do run a 55lb on my 16' semi V. It is just about right for it. I would run at least an 80lb on that boat due to the high sides, width and weight.

 

[Jesus Saves]

Thanks Steve
That was my thought. I looked on MK web and they say 55lb for that size and weight but below the chart they say if there’s wind or current you may want more...
I had a 55lb on the 17’5 bass boat prior to this and it did great but this is a more weight, draft and sides to catch wind.

 

[Jbuck]

Looking good. One of my river neighbors has the same boat and they love it, I suspect you will too.

 

[typer181]

Congratulations Dan, that's a fine boat!! I've owned a 17ft deep v and Reece's boat is basically the same as yours. Both our boats used a 55lb tm with ipilot. They do well 95% of the time. But if you want to use the spot lock in current, like behind a dam, the 55lb will lack the power needed. If it is in your budget to upgrade, I would recommend doing it. Ipilot is an absolute must IMO.

 

[Jesus Saves]

Thanks Eric I was wondering what you used.
When I looked over the paperwork when I ordered it I saw it came with the power drive and I thought all power drives came with the ipilot but of course not haha

 

[typer181]

You should be able to add the ipilot to your existing motor. At least that used to be an option with the power drive motors.

 

[Jesus Saves]

I have been researching it and it looks like you can upgrade the power drive to the Ipilot for about $500.
Obviously switching to the terrova 80 and 24v system is substantially more. And on national back order looks like till May... hmmmm

 

[metalman]

Congrats Dan,
Happy for you and the family.
It won’t be long until catfish will be coming over the rail.

...W

 

[muskyman]

get the 36v and get the 112lb or whatever is the biggest. With spotlock you will love it and having the extra power and the battery will let you run longer. Heck, go lithium if you can.

 

[Robo]

Checkout the Garmin Force or the Lowrance Ghost. Both look really good. But I cant say a bad word about minnkota