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Congradulations Scott,
You'll love your new 170CC. I have a 2004 170CC with a 60 HP Yamaha 4 stroke. Like Vic said, read all the post on this site and get a feel for what others are doing to their boats. Each model is different. The only negative that I feel the 170CC has is space for your extras. The console is small and limits what electronics you use. I use my 170 mostly for fishing in salt water on the southeast coast on NC. I have a Garmin 178C combination GPS/ Fishfinder. I would rather have a separate unit for each,but space is the main factor. I have an AM/FM CD player with 4 speakers and a separate 200 watt amplifier. That's about all the space available on my small console. If you get a stereo make sure it has plenty of watts or it will sound distorted when you turn it up. Remember you're outside, not in a normal room. That's the questions you asked, but the main concern would be safety. Where you'll be fishing is the key factor. I would get some sort of swim platform. Getting in any boat is difficult and I go out alone often. I use a handheld VHF radio which works fine where I fish/play. Good anchor with plenty of chain and rope, some flares,and you're hooked up and ready to go. I really enjoy my Triumph. I've been as far as 20 miles offshore (with other boats, calm water) and felt safe and comfortable in my 170CC. If you have any other questions, someone on this site will be able to help. Enjoy rigging your boat! That's half the fun.
John D.
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