Quote Originally Posted by smokefan View Post
Thanks for the link it helped alot. After watching it and a couple of the other videos, I think I can make a front deck. It will be small, but I didnt plan on sitting up there anyway, just to have a good solid mount fot the trolling motor. I also picked up a Minn Kota PowerdriveV2, 55lb thrust, 54" shaft. Should have the deck done and have the wiring ran sat, hopefully in the water Sun. I also picked up an anchor, paddle, rope, and a net. I ordered a 13x30 hatch, hand bilge pump and 2 seats and mounts, but they wont be here until the end of next week. I think that should do it, any other suggestions or anything important I have forgot?
Since you got the Powerdrive, think about the Co-pilot. Cool deal for $149. Easy bolt on. And gives you remote control, no wires, no foot pedal, just a little key fob to control the motor, direction and speed.

http://store.minnkotamotors.com/prod..._PowerDrive_V2

I got on for my raider and I love it on my Powedrive. You can be anywhere on the boat and make course adjustments. You can mount the remote on your rod handle. I put mine on a d-clip and hang it on my belt.