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Ruby Red Lip
 
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1987 14' Starcraft- Bow mounted trolling motor with hand control or transom mounted with foot control?
- if bow mounted, will the motor scare the flounder even if it is behind the lights?
- I plan on constructing PVC frame on hinges that I can flip down onto surface of water (attached to top of bow) when gigging, should the lights be in, on, or above the water surface?
- will an onboard generator scare the fish? I figured I'd get a generator to run lights, and other auxilary equipment.
- is this boat good enough for floundering? I am restoring it currently, so it is stripped as you will see in pics.
Thank you!
-Kodiak Man
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Grouper
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Kodiak_Man (7/28/2008)
1987 14' Starcraft - Bow mounted trolling motor with hand control or transom mounted with foot control?
- if bow mounted, will the motor scare the flounder even if it is behind the lights?
- I plan on constructing PVC frame on hinges that I can flip down onto surface of water (attached to top of bow) when gigging, should the lights be in, on, or above the water surface?
- will an onboard generator scare the fish? I figured I'd get a generator to run lights, and other auxilary equipment.
- is this boat good enough for floundering? I am restoring it currently, so it is stripped as you will see in pics.
Thank you! 1. Definitely bow mounted hand control, foot control will be nothing short of a disaster waiting to happen!!! 2. It will never even phase them, I've ran over them and practically brushed them with prop and came back and stuck them. 3.If you are using halos, hps or any other AC light system they will have to be mounted on the boat, above the water to avoid electrocution. 4. A generator is definitley the way to go, never had a problem with it spooking fish as many others on here can attest. 5. With a little TLC it should make a great boat as long as the draft isn't more than about 8-10" or less preferably. There are a lot of very knowledgle guys on here that I'm sure can give you some more ideas or pointers. You will find that it is somewhat of a trial and error process. You just have to find what works best for you depending on where you are fishing, what type of water clarity to are working with as well as what your budget is. Believe me the possibilities are endless. Just a fair warning once you get started you will never be able to stop!!!
"SHARP GIGS AND TIGHT RIGS"
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Grouper
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X-Shark (7/29/2008)
Just a fair warning once you get started you will never be able to stop!!! Ain't that the truth. This will be the 4th time in 10yrs rerigging my boat. Each time it get's a little better.  I agree with the above! I have rerigged mine at least 4 times in the last 3 years. If your budget will allow you to buy the hps lights do it from the start, after a year or so I had spent more money replacing the halos than the hps cost. There is a major difference between the lights.
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Mingo
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It is definitely addictive!!! I agree with the other guys, start out with a generator if you can. The Honda clones (Kipor makes a really good one) are the way to go if you are looking at starting without spending a ton of money. There are a bunch of us who are changing light set-ups, so you could possibly find some good deals on lights if you are interested. I started with only 2 lights on the front of my boat and now I am up to 6, so you don't have to spend a ton of money to have a fun time.......
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Grouper
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That should make a fine little gigging boat. Since it's glass you will want to keep it as light as possible so you can still get in the skinny water. Might want to set aside some funds for a trailer. The one it's sitting on looks like an accident waiting to happen.
DFA
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Grouper
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In my humble opinion I think after you sink a bunch of money into that boat and rig it for floundering . You are going to be very disapointed when you find that your boat is drawing to much water to get up on the beach where the flounder are laying. For the money you are fixin to spend go and get you a used old john boat. Not trying to burst your bubble this is just MHO
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