Second trip with the new boat today. I was thinking about Rockport, but two friends called and talked me into Echo instead. I took my son-in-law. Arrived at 8 AM to 47F. The water was 58F. We started fishing about 8:45 AM. Fished until 1 PM. We caught about 20 trout and kept 6 at 15” to 18”. Boat ran fine. I’ve used the 24v Minn Kota Ulterra with 2 lithium batteries (140 aH) now for about 8 hours. Batteries are sitting at 70%. I should be getting 5 or 6 trips before needing to charge them. I will charge when they get down to 20%.
Crank battery with main motor off ran all electronics except the trolling motor for 5 hours and never got below 12.3 v.
Obligatory fish porn follows.
Son-in law with first 18 incher.
Hot lure for the day.
Top to bottom are 15" to 18"
Life is good.