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That's a real good price. I have a 25' trophy and received quotes any where from 2200 - 3700. Sent from my SM-G900V using Lake Ontario United mobile app

check your knot measurments. i know guys that have Otters and changing your knot distance makes them run better http://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/4955-big-jon-otter-boards-knot-placement/?hl=%2Botter+%2Bboats#entry25632

I made double boards out of cedar and drilled 5 holes in the bottom roughy 1/2 deep and melted some old lead sinkers into the holes. I then sanded them smooth and covered the bottom with a thin coat of epoxy. The boards pull so hard I have to stop the boat to bring them in

I'm with Glenn and Rich. I have a T8 on my trophy 2352 which is over 5000lbs and it has no problems pushing it even in rough seas into the wind.

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As Rich said the bags are used to control the rocking motion of the boat that get most sick as well as slow you down. With the bags out it makes fishing in rough seas more pleasurable

Personally I would go with the kicker. I have trolled without one and with bags and it works but it's nice to have the extra motor and it saves hours on your main A bag will work but after time you will get build up on your plugs. I know on my dads boat even with a bag out its tough to get down to speed. You can change the pitch of your prop to achieve the results you are looking for too. You can also also use a trolling plate as well vs a bag. All will work it just comes down to several factors, hours on main, buildup, deploying and running bags, low enough RPMs, and of course $

I've done it a few times on my own and even did a charter once too. Fishing was definitely hit or miss. We did catch some but no real numbers. There was some boat traffic (early first week or so) and it died off after that. Alot of guys with no lights and just using headlamps :-/ Sent from my SM-G900V using Lake Ontario United mobile app

That is correct. It's just the cam seal and by the time it goes there's nothing you can do. Sent from my SM-G900V using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Had a 3.7 in one of my previous boats. It ran great with no signs of trouble. I always checked fluid levels. Without warning I blew a seal and a gasket and never knew it until it was too late and the boat started started shaking like it was in a washing machine. Pulled the engine cover a had coolant and oil all over. I was stranded in the Lake Ontario floating towards Canada - that was enough for me - Wont buy a boat with another one in it.