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Originally Posted by KevinC
Hey Scott,
Your gonna luv the 170cc and I've been using on Long Island for the last three season. This year I have upgraded to a 190Bay. Are you dealing with the guys at Great Bay? The 170cc is great for the south shore because of it's shallow draft. I got in many spots others bottomed out in.
As far as options go, if you plan on going swimming, etc, the swim platform is very handy. If you want some shade the Bimini Top is a good option. You may also want to look into space for more side mounted rod holders.
For fishing and boating, a combo FF/GPS is handy to have especially on the south shore where all the creeks look the same - especially at nite - and the FF can help keep you out of the shallow in the Great South Bay.
If your interested in a Bimini Top - I have a Triumph Factory (Red) Model available from my old boat (since the dealer didn't want it in my trade-in) that I'll take offers on. It's in great shape.
Maybe we'll catch up someday - I'm on the North or South Shores almost every weekend over the summer.
-Kevin
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Kevin: I just purchased a 2002 170 Sportsman model and was reading these posts in the forum. I am new to boating and purchased this to use in Long Island and up in Maine with my grandkids. I am picking the boat up next week and trailering it to Maine where I will try my hand at launching from the trailer and firing up the 50 hp Honda engine. I hope to get out to tour the islands there and do a little fishing.
What do you recommend keeping on the boat at all times?
How much rope and chain should I have?
It has a depth finder (but it did not work when we snapped it into the carriage).
I spoke to Dick at Merritt and he suggested a factory swim platform because of the shape of the transom on this model.
I also asked him about a bimini top - he suggested that I get a single piece model locally because the factory one does not "ship well" and would be less costly. My model is tiller driven - will the bimini top interfere with the engine when stored?
Do you still have your red factory model?
Are they easy to install or should I have a dealer do it?
I am probably asking "rookie questions" but that is what I am. Any feedback you can give to me would be appreciated.
thanks, Joe