EarlyRiser

I'm selling a pair of like new heavy duty, adjustable rod holders from Attwood. These include both the bi-axis surface mounts and also the rail mount add-on adapters, too. Heavy duty stainless hardware that I purchased is also included. I used these to hold planer board rods with 10 colors of lead core and big boards and they were rock solid. Here are links: http://www.basspro.com/Attwood-Pro-Series-Rod-Holder/product/10205370/ http://www.basspro.com/Attwood-BiAxis-Deck/Side-Mount-Rod-Holder-Mount/product/10205372/ http://www.basspro.com/Attwood-7/8-11/4-Rod-Holder-Rail-Mount-Adapter/product/10205377/ $40 obo -- Located in Ithaca. Could ship to you for $12. Send me a PM.

Sold, pending payment.

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I was recently making the same type of move that you describe. I wound up going with a Trophy Model 2002 (http://www.boattest.com/boats/Boat_video.aspx?ID=575) because my wife wanted to try a cuddy cabin for an occasional overnight, but I also carefully considered a Proline 20DC (http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2001-Pro-Line-20dc-101839798) because it seemed to have a great combination of features. I hope this helps.

These are pre-drilled for Walker Downriggers, but are big enough to fit other brands, too. Extremely sturdy aluminum with black powder coat. Fits all 30 degree rod holders. Tube length is 11.5" on long side and 10.5" on short side. $55 for the pair.

I have three gently used Walker Downrigger Swivel Bases for sale. One is actually just a year old and all three are in excellent condition. These are about $100 new. I'm selling for $50 each or all three for $140. Pick up in Ithaca/Dryden/Lansing or mailed at buyer's cost. Send me a PM if interested.

I don't know the guy selling it, but have the same boat. It is a model 2002, 21'7" long. If you look at the more recent Trophy Boats, the new model number is 2102, but it's the same boat because very little has changed with it in 10-15 years.

There is a second feed off the top of the main fuel tank, but I elected to go with the easier option of connecting the fuel line for the kicker to the second output of the water/fuel separator that I use for the main motor (most have one line in with dual lines out). Kyle

Hey Dave. I wanted a fixed mount and read about the strain that EZ steer can put on steering systems, plus the constant adjustments, so I decided to roll both the steering and the mount into one unit. The Remote Troll unit sets the motor back somewhere around 12" or so, just enough that I can tip the motor up all the way, but not so far that I can't reach the shift lever and electric start button. Here is a pic of another setup direct from the manufacturer's website showing a kicker on a Trophy with the motor tilted all the way up. http://www.remotetroll.com/products/RT-200-TL-W.php

I believe a kicker is a great idea for anyone who trolls on big lakes because of both the safety factor and the gas savings. I just set up my new-to-me 2001 Trophy 2002 with a 9.8 Tohatsu on a fixed mount that also has wireless steering included. I also attached a Troll Master throttle so I can dial-in precise trolling speeds. Dying to get it out on the water... One thing I ran into, though, with the fixed mount was that I had to get an Extra Long Shaft to ensure that it would stay deep enough in the water during rough water. Here are a couple of pics.

Actually, all the smaller Mercury motors are now made by Tohatsu. Essentially, the stickers and sometimes the handle is the only difference between them. The pricing is dramatically different, but you are really just paying for the Mercury brand and the Powerplant and just about everything else is exactly the same.