[pawpawfishes]

In process of rigging out 2006 Explorer TV21/ 150 -4 stroke suzuki, and would like some imput on several items. Is anyone familiar with Garmin 178c or Hummingbird787C2, combo gps chartploter/ fishfinder, is so what is your suggestions? Second should trim tabs or whale tail be considered on this boat? Have spoke to corresponded with several on second subject, but would lke more input.

Thanks in advance.

 

[fishnfool]

Trim Tabs are a must for the TV Explorers. MAkes it ride very good in rough water by sticking rhe V in the chop.

I also have a shallow blaster but I never ran it without one so I don't know how much it helps.

 

[pawpawfishes]

Thanks fishnfool for information. Want to try and get what is need before I pick it up. I am a (young )senior fisherman and want a smoooooth ride for my bride of 27 years and myself.

 

[Monarchy]

I haven't seen an Explorer without some kind of blaster on it. Tabs help, too. I use the fixed tabs that double as a step to help get into the boat.

For electronics, contact JTBURF on this board. I couldn't beat his prices. I run the Garmin 192C GPS and Raymarine DS600 depth finder...the combo units are fine if they have 12" screens...just too much info for 5" of screen.

 

[reel love]

if i had to do it again i would not buy a combo unit. i have the 498 garmin. i prefer the old 172c that i had on the previous boat.

michelle

 

[Salty Dog]

Spend the money and get some hydraulic or electric trim tabs. It will make a huge difference. I like the Benetts better but have had pretty good luck with Lenco too.

Hydraulic steering will be worth the $.

Put a Bob's jackplate on it, too. A good prop and a cavitation plate and you should be good to go.

On my 22' Shoalwater I put on a set of neg trim wedges, any of ya'll using them on the Explorers?

You buying it from Busha?

 

[FLAT FISHY]

if its a HUMMIN the fish ain't a COMMIN ,I have bloody knuckles from hitting on mine everytime i go out ,,,,,ITS JUNK .sANTA IS GOING TO UP GRADE ME THIS X-MAS