accessories?

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berryst

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OK...this is my very first time...on this site.

I am buying a 22 angler (1985) with a 90hp 4-stroke merc.

The only accessories are two scotty down riggers.. The boat is spartan, no extras of any kind not even a porta potty.

So what are the accessories that I should get?
I was thinking a spot light in front or possibly a windlass if it could pull crab pots.
Heaters are pretty important to me...maybe a stove/combo

I have a 5hp kicker as a get home alive motor. Seems like a lot of weight to hang on the back so I thought maybe a roof rack and a dingey was a good idea.

I would welcome some thoughts on the matter.

Chris
 
Hello, I believe the first thing you should have for a boat purchase is a good inspection of the boat. Try to look at the attachments and see if the is any water penetration and core wetness. After that you need to see what really makes you feel comfortable while on the water.
 
Welcome aboard--have the moderators get you an album, so you can post photos of your "build".

Although there are some windlasses which have a rope capstan head, generally they are not suitable for pulling crab/shrimp pots. The windlass is over the bow, with a roller, and the pot puller is usually on a short davit in the cockpit. I don't like handling anchors from the cockpit normally. The Power Winch does had the capability you want. I am not sure about its current reliability. In the past, the reputation was not the best, especially as a windlass, where it was subject to salt spray.

The 5 hp can probably be hung on a bracket or the transom without any problems--but you may want to move some weight forward.

My personal take on spotlights is that they are best hand held. You turn them on for an instant to hit a marker or item you have a question about. You do not leave them on all of the time (despite the fact that some commercial vessels do this). You can ruin your night vision. I have made a floodlight which uses a magnet mount on the anchor, and will light up the water for a short distance forward, and keeps the light out of our eyes for use in narrow channels only. This is a tractor type of flood light, and not sophisticated. I have rarely used it.

Despite a few member's bad experiences, I really still like diesel Wallas stove/heater combo--especially for the smaller cabin. You will want some aft bulkhead if not already present. There are forced air heaters, and a few which run on propane or kerosene/diesel which will allow a small pot of water to heat on the surface. A lot depends on what space you have available on the boat.

I would put a combo GPS/depth sounder (Garmin is easiest to use) for navigation. Also a VHF radio with a good 8 foot antenna is essential for safety.

I always carry a hand held, water proof floating VHF radio, and Personal Locator Beacon on my person or in a ditch bag right by my side, in case of an accident. Never had to use one. There was a case just this week, where a 40' boat sank, and neither of the crew had any communication gear. The hand held and cell phone were forward on a bunk, and not accessible. One died because of the length of time of rescue.

Have fun!
 
I would check and service the outboard, change fuel filters and inspect the fuel tanks along checking voltage and age of batteries, all wire connections including all lights are operable. Take a boater safety and navigation course if you haven't taken one recently. You need life jackets, fire extinguisher, inspect anchor and rode, throw-able safety item, a cell phone gps/ff, paper chart(s), flares (Orion type), distress flag, voltmeter, some tools, extra lines, first aid kit, knives, porta potty, flashlight, vhf radio, extra fuses, .....

in addition to the above replies
fill the boat with smiles, family and friends
 
thank you all
I bought so far:
all new life vests,(have float coats and suvival suit);
A propane heater;
flares;
Still looking for a radio
Haw a simrad chartplotter w/chips
Lots of new fishing stuff.
My scotty downriggers are hand crank so I'll put on a couple of penn 600's
I am also thinking of an eperb

Took the boat out night before last night in 30 MPH winds and just let the wind push us down Puget Sound for trolling. It was nice. I will take another boating safety course. That was really a good suggestion. I may just read up as is my usual way

Chris williams aka berryst
 
a very good vhf that will tie into your chart plotter
a good chart plotter
a radar
better downriggers. go electric and go cannon or penn
all the saftey equipment you can get
enough smarts to not go out into 30 mph winds!!( I should talk as I have done it too but should not)
join us for a gathering.

are you planing to cruise in the boat or just fish?

how was the fishing in the wind?
 
When considering personal safety gear look at a hand held VHF radio, which is water proof and floats, with AA battery tray. Hand held GPS (with charts--I use a Garmin Colorado 400C--with all US coastal charts, and some high resolution topo's in areas I frequent), Personal Locator Beacon--vs EPRIB--Personal Locator beacon goes with the person--is GPS enabled, and recently there were two rescues were the main EPRIB did not deploy immediately and the PLB got the signal out. PLB can be used on land, skiing, hiking etc. They may require that the unit be held out of the water, and battery life is less than EPRIB--but in today's world in a C Dory, if not rescued, in a couple of hours, would be unusual. Keep the VHF and the PLB with you, clipped to your vest, when fishing. Also either a strobe on the PLB or radio--or get one of the ACR firefly combo flash light strobes--and a whistle to put on the life vest.
 
I did buy the boat! I was so surprosed to see so many comments thankyou all.

The owner lived in Klamath fall oregon. He drove the boat many hours north to Florence oregon. We drove south to Florence from Kingston wa...9ish hours. The transaction was pretty fun really. There was a lot of mutual respect and handshake-pictures. The boat is flawless and the motor purrs. I think we were all very happy.

I think the idea of a personal eperb is pretty good Idea. After some inspection I found more equipment, More flares even some downrigger balls. I am a fisherman. I hope-need some adventure. So I will try so think of something epic to do. I always keep tools on a boat. I even found a fan buried under a bunch of life vests...for the front windows. The prior owner took loving care of this boat. I hope I'll do the same.

I probablly should not have been out in 30mph wind but the boat was fine and I felt safe...only took a little water over the transome. The evening was warm, the sunset fine, and the company... my son, was good.

I may come to the redenvous in Sequim...would like to see what you all have done

Chris Williams AKA berryst
 
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