I have a fish trap guide and I love it. It is nice and light and easy to pull out by hand and it fits all my gear. The only problem I have is in windy conditions. Friday I was out on Minnewaska and I dont know what the wind gusts were but they were pretty strong. My fishtrap was flapping around and making all kinds of noises. It sounded like it was going to tear in half, and I couldn't keep the front end down unless I kept my feet up on the bottom poles. My question is: Are all of these pullover type shelters the same in this regard? Is there a brand that is better in the wind? I am thinking that maybe the otters because of thier weight would be a little better, but then are they too heavy to pull out by hand? One last question: Are the 3 man units better in the windy conditions(because of the added weight)or are they worse(because they are higher profile). I really like my Guide but I would switch if there were a shelter that could do it all. Thanks, Dave
I just figured that it is easy enough to just get a 3 bank so when the boat is not in use I can keep all 3 batteries charged. I have not bough a charger yet, maybe I will give it some more thought.
Edit: After thinking this over, with the size, weight, and heat output of the charger (as well as the cost) I think it makes sense to just
buy a 2 bank charger, I have a smaller charger i can use on the starting battery when the boat is sitting at home. Forgive me, for i am a retired engineer and I have to obsess over everything...
Congrats on the motor! I think you’ll like it.
I can’t say much on the charger location but I’ve seen them under the lid in back compartments and under center rod lockers. 160 degrees is more than I expected to hear.
Curious why you’re opting for a 3 bank charger with a 24V trolling motor. Unless you don’t feel you be running you big motor enough to keep that battery up as well?
I did buy an Minnkota Ulterra, thanks for the recommendations. I had a bunch of Cabela"s bucks saved up, which helped. Now i need to
get an onboard battery charger. Where do you guys mount these things in your boat? The manufacturer I am looking at {Noco genius)
says tht their 3-bank charger will run at 160 degrees, seems like a lot of heat in an enclosed compartment? Thanks for any input on this.
Wasn't terrible at a state park beach. Antelope island maybe. I wouldn't recommend it as a beach destination tho. Figured I was there, I'm getting in it.
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I have a fish trap guide and I love it. It is nice and light and easy to pull out by hand and it fits all my gear.
The only problem I have is in windy conditions. Friday I was out on Minnewaska and I dont know what the wind gusts were but they were pretty strong. My fishtrap was flapping around and making all kinds of noises. It sounded like it was going to tear in half, and I couldn't keep the front end down unless I kept my feet up on the bottom poles.
My question is: Are all of these pullover type shelters the same in this regard? Is there a brand that is better in the wind? I am thinking that maybe the otters because of thier weight would be a little better, but then are they too heavy to pull out by hand?
One last question: Are the 3 man units better in the windy conditions(because of the added weight)or are they worse(because they are higher profile). I really like my Guide but I would switch if there were a shelter that could do it all.
Thanks,
Dave
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