What’s everyone’s best modification you have done to your boat.

[gorgehunter]

My best upgrade this year was a new prop, went from a 15 to 17 pitch and picked up 3-4 mph on my top speed.

 

[KokaneeJoe]

At the end of last season I upgraded my bowmount trolling motor to a Motorguide Xi5 with Pinpoint GPS and the anchor lock feature. Only played with it a couple times and mainly with the anchor lock feature. It does a lot more than that. I need to re-read the manual and really run it through its paces this year and take advantage of all it has to offer. The anchor lock should be nice for vertical jigging.

Similarly, I put on a Minn Kota Terrova with I-pilot this spring. Best thing I ever did. Can now troll in a strong breeze with no stress at all. Didn't think there was a way to make fishing for kokanee more fun, but this does. Quiet, No exhaust, and the GPS autopilot is like having a designated driver who is always paying attention. I love it.

 

[gorgehunter]

Similarly, I put on a Minn Kota Terrova with I-pilot this spring. Best thing I ever did. Can now troll in a strong breeze with no stress at all. Didn't think there was a way to make fishing for kokanee more fun, but this does. Quiet, No exhaust, and the GPS autopilot is like having a designated driver who is always paying attention. I love it.

We troll using the 4-stroke kicker for forward motion and the bow mount for steering, always a plus when you can digitally set a speed and stay there. And of course the anchor feature for jigging is priceless when it keeps you within 5 feet of your original spot.

 

[SuperD]

We troll using the 4-stroke kicker for forward motion and the bow mount for steering, always a plus when you can digitally set a speed and stay there.

A lot of guys do that, personally, I prefer the peace and quiet of all electric. I can fish all day on it and recharge overnight. Kicker generally gets reserved for days that there is a stiff breeze.