Hi. Thanks for allowing me to join your site, and this is my first post.
I am looking at retirement very soon, and really wanting to get back into the fishing scene. I love a great batch of crappies, or some gills, and enjoy popping a bass every now and then also. I have never owned my own boat before, but have spent a fair amount of time in one, just not a lot lately. I've always been kind of a Ranger fan, probably more from hype than experience.
I have been watching videos until my eyes bleed, and I am really liking the RT188P, with the 115 Merc. Not sure I need that kind of HP, but I want a decent ride, with grandsons along.
I definitely like the idea of the built-in cooler, as I drink a lot of water. And a cold sandwich always hits the spot.
I know that I would want to upgrade the trolling motor to a 24v 70 lb, and I really like the spot lock feature. I'm not sure that I would need the jack-plate, or the drop-arm anchors. Maybe just a rope and anchor, once in a while?
I have zero experience with electronics, but watching videos, I like the ability to watch my lure go to the fish. That's amazing!
I really didn't want to spend $30,000, but I don't want to spend $20,000 and then fix surprises.
I am open any and all advice, please.