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Philosophy 102:

The Tao of Rigging - Part II

In Part I of this article, we covered what went into rigging Toy Boat 2 prior to launch. Now we'll fast-forward four years, and discuss where we are now and how we got there...


SLAGIATT   Works, but...   New Stuff   Where We Are Now   For the Future... 

So here we are, as of September 2005...Compare this to TB2 when we launched it 4 years ago!


Toy Boat 2, September 2005



Note: Things highlighted in grey are changed or new since we launched Toy Boat 2...


Console

Stern port

Stern starboard

Evinrude E-TEC 90
Saltwater Edition

Bait tank

Cannon Downrigger

Luggage rack

Tackle shelf

Binocular holders

Bait tank grab rail

Bilge alarm

Anchor lifting float

Casting platform seat

Edson Powerknob

Sonar

Rod racks

Battery switch

Radio

EPIRB

Simrad AP12R autopilot

External GPS antenna

Fuel Flow meter

Carlisle Electra-star brake controller

Fulton Sharkskin electric brakes

Ice chest, front

Ice chest, rear

Keel Guard®

Hose coil

Electric motor

Trim Tabs

Outrigger mounts

Rail Rod Holders

Forward pliers/knife holder

Gunnel rod holders

On-board charger

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Beyond The Breakwater
SoCal Coastal &
Offshore Saltwater
Fly-fishing...
Beyond The
Breakwater!

Coming Soon:

An Arresting Story

Electric Brakes? In Salt water?

Fulton's Sharkskin electric brakes are supposed to work well in salt water. We add a pair to Toy Boat 2's trailer, and publish the results after two+ years of use.

A Performance Report Card:

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Followup on Our Project Boat E-TEC

Over 3 years ago, we bought an E-TEC outboard, and ran it out-of-the-box exactly as per the infomercial. How did things turn out?


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