Logic owner in Cape Coral, FL

[FishinLogic]

Just found this site and joined up. I own a 1999 Logic Flats edition. Bought it new and made a few mods:
1) Switched out the basic cooler seat with an oval live well. Replumbed the intake to go to the new live well and not the well in front of the console.
2) Added a 24 V trolling motor. Placed the 2 batteries under console for a few months, then moved them to the front by installing a plastic storage container in front of the console to hold the 2 batteries.
3) Getting ready to install new Depth finder/GPS combo.

The flats edition has a poling platform and a large (wet) storage area between the seat and rear of the boat. I notice the new 17CC's don't have this storage area, bit for the flats fishing I do it is necessary so the angler gets a better view of the water/fish.

Glad to see Triumph is coming out with new models. The boats are not that popular down here in SW FL. I have only seen 2 in 6 years, another 17CC and a 21CC.

[OspreyVic]

Welcomr to the site. Glad you found us.

I am sure that many owners would like to see pictures of your modifications.

[Cincinnati]

Post a pic of your flats boat. Love to see it.

[Genelie]

Welcome, and just one question...you said you added a 24 volt trolling moter, how did you wire up to get 24 volts???

[Putershark]

This link from motor guide could help with your question the pictures though are kind of small for my now very tired eyes

http://www.motorguide.com/index.pl/12_volt_and_24_volt

Enjoy!
Dave

[Genelie]

Originally Posted by Putershark

This link from motor guide could help with your question the pictures though are kind of small for my now very tired eyes

http://www.motorguide.com/index.pl/12_volt_and_24_volt

Enjoy!
Dave

Thanks, looks like it would blow up a battery with that jumper from - to +

[Putershark]

Maybe this link will help you see the concept eaiser

http://www.earthtoys.com/emagazine.p...icle=backwoods

On a side note and to save on money,
I just doubled the amount of wiring and gator clips on my 12 VDC battery charger and just unhook 3 of the 4 connections to my 24 system BEFORE hooking up my charger and then proceed recharge both of my 12 VDC batteries at the same time for my trolling motor when parked at the house.

Dave

[pirate pete]

I have a 2001 Logic C/C, and also live in Cape Coral, FL.See you on the water. I'll be out ther tomorrow. PIRATE PETE

[AstroDiver]

Welcome to the site. Please post some photos of your mods.

[FishinLogic]

I went offline almost immediately after joining and didn't get a change to post any pics or answer any questions. Sorry about that everyone.

The 24 volt trolling motor is wired to 2 dedicated batteries that I have in a Rubbermaid 8 gallon ActionPacker storage box ($14 from WalMart).
Two batteries fit perfectly in the box, and it's heavy duty so it stands up to the beating on the boat. Since space is limited, I wanted to stand on the box without having to worry about the top caving in, so I cut three pieces of wood that measure 2 x 2 x 6 and laid the wood lengthwise across the top of the batteries to fill the gap between the batteries and lid. It works.

Securing the battery box: Similar to kits you can buy that secure a large cooler to a deck, I cut four rectangular pieces of starboard and screwed them into the deck; one on each end and two in the front. The rear of the box is pushed up against the front storage area so it didn't need any. To strap the battery box to the deck, I screwed 1 eye-hook into the deck on each end of the box and cliped an adjustable strap to the eye-hooks. It never moves.

Wiring: I mounted my trolling motor to the bow and ran the wiring through a small hole I drilled just behind the bow light. I then ran the wiring through factory pvc conduit running along the side of the boat to a small hole I drilled on the side of the boat. With a lot of luck and a lot of patience, I drilled a small hole through the side of the boat and through the pvc conduit, fished the wire through using a plumbers snake, then fastened the wire to the deck as it ran from the side into a small hole on the side of the battery box. I covered the hole on the side of the boat with a small clamshell (SS plate).

It works fine and I didn't have to give up any room for the batteries because it's strong enough that I can sit and stand on it. I would do the same even if had a 12 volt motor, and just use the second battery as a back up. Most of the time the 67lb thrust 24 volt is overkill for my 17' CC, but there have been times in fast current rips and high winds where I was glad to have it.

Pirate Pete, you still in the Cape? Still on the boards?