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  1. 12-29-2018, 10:55 PM #1
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    Electronics/TM Upgrade-Installation Recommendations, Houston area?

    Howdy all,
    I've recently picked up some new electronics and trolling motor to upgrade my 2017 Nitro Z-19, and could use some recommendations on vendors in the Houston area that are reputable and easy to work with. After a few calls to a couple marine service centers, I'm less confident about trusting them with my boat. (i.e., not hearing the confidence in how they'd handle the project)

    Appreciate any insight!
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    #2 12-29-2018, 11:08 PM
    I’ll be interested to hear as well. I’ve ended up doing all my installs myself. If you decide to to do your own let me know and I’ll lend a hand or share what I’ve learned.
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    #3 12-29-2018, 11:13 PM
    Very kind offer! I truly try to avoid things not in wheelhouse. ... but will definitely keep in mind. Thank you sir!
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    #4 12-30-2018, 07:35 AM
    Tough call around Houston. My #1 option would be Bowden Marine in Humble. He is Basscat Dealer and knows how to install correctly on a bass boat.
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    #5 12-30-2018, 02:31 PM
    Thanks for the heads up on Bowden -- a bonus that I'm on the North side. But crazy Houston would be a tough area for boat work (right?) ... thank you @barbarian!
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    #6 12-30-2018, 03:38 PM
    Appreciate the lead -- and close to me on the North side no less! Seems weird though that Houston would be a tough market for boat service given our access to water. Thanks for the help!
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    #7 12-31-2018, 08:44 AM
    If you decide to make a drive, I'm in Texarkana and do that type work quite regularly
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    #8 12-31-2018, 01:00 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Jonestrollingmotor View Post
    If you decide to make a drive, I'm in Texarkana and do that type work quite regularly
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    #9 12-31-2018, 01:05 PM
    If you dont drive to Jones Trolling Motors go see the guys at G&S trolling motors. They have done some work for me in the past and did very well. They do custom installs on that kind of stuff all day

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