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Hi Guys !

First post and first motorized boat of my own ! Live in Santa Cruz, Ca and most of my boating will be out of the local harbor into the Monterey Bay !

New boat for me is a 1972 Montauk 17 with an evinrude 70hp 2 stroker

Two questions if I may !

1- With the cover deals at Cabelas right now does anyone have any idea which generic model and length would fit the best for my boat ?

That was the easy one

2 - Downrigger and pot puller locations ? I've searched around for while and there seems to be a few choices for downriggers BUT I also have access to a pot puller and the added weight makes the rails seem like a NO NO.
CAn anyone help me out with mounting locations, brackets, etc ? The current puller is mounted on a Scotty base and I cannot change his puller ! I'm pulling crab pots 200-250ft and know a spot for shrimp at 450ft too ;-)

Thanks so much,

Captain Tobias and his 4 legged skipper Milo !