I also have a trophy 2359 since 1993(new then) I just bought my second
yama ht9.9 20" remote electric kicker. had the other one since 1995, still
working well but thought i should get a new one. the 20" is just perfect
for me. One thing, do not try to mount your highthrust 9.9 on the swim
platform as it probably will buckle it everytime u give it some juice. I
cut my platform and used a good garlick mount for four stroke highthrust motors. had mine on the platform for a while and a friend was driving the
boat and when he gave it some gas i thought the platform was going to
break. hope this helps. there must be 15 or 20 yama ht 9.9 in owsego
harbor and have really not seen any longer than 20".
john
fishstix, i fish on my friends boat and at times the both motors, main and 9.9HT yama, never had a problem. i personally run two seperate
electrical systems, i have everything i fish with wired to my 9.9HT yama
downriggers,fishfinder ,fishhawk, radio etc. has its own battery etc. the
boat is wired as it was when i bought it. doing this for 12 yrs , even run
two seperate fuel systems, portable tank on swim platform for 9.9. never
had a prob.
john
i have used a 9.9 yama ht since 1995 (just ordered a new one) i went
with the 9.9 because of the 10 amp alt. don't forget the alt amp output
is at wide open trottle, at least that is my understanding.
john
i have used 5 different siliverado 5.3 ltr chev 1500 (1/2 ton) trucks
to tow a 2359 trophy about 5000 lbs plus equip/trailer etc. never had
any prob. I believe there rated for 8500 lbs.
john
pmjasper
if u happen to end up in oswego at wrights landing marina ( a great
place) look me up. green dock #13. if i'm not there any of the guys
will help u. a really friendly place. john
I have a 2359 bought it new in 1993, has been a great boat,
no real issues with the boat. has a drop curtin vice the enclosure,sleeps
4 (friends) 3 not so friendly. donT really like the new models for
space but a solid boat. like the green though. john
If I remember right it was quite accurate. I attach the braid to may
cable and once I have one wrap around the spool I wrap the cable
spool with electrical tape, this keeps the braid from getting in the
wire cable. I never let all the braid with the attached wire out as it
might break off.
john
I have been using the braided cabale's downrigger line for about 5 yrs
have no problems with it. Have also used 150 lb pro line and really
like it. when the fleas get bad I remove it. I do tie it right over
my DR wire.
john