The thesaurus should list “trade-off” as a synonym for “boat.” If I’ve heard the phrase — “but what about … ?” — once, I’ve heard it enumerable times when discussing vessel features. RAM Mounts offer lots of adjustability to owners of small boats, but less protection from theft and the elements. Owners of small boats might be even more keenly aware of the trade-off syndrome: Since space ranks as a major consideration, everything becomes negotiable. When adding electronics to smaller vessels, anglers must consider the size of the display they’d like and balance that with where and how they might install the equipment. Boats under 25 feet — including center-consoles, skiffs and even kayaks — feature smaller helms where gauges and electronics often compete for real estate. Installation options include: ...![Sport Fishing Mag]()
