Other Accessories

Multi-bank on-board smart chargers and recharge-time math, main battery cutoff switches & 60A breakers, hydraulic vs manual jack plates, livewell fish-care systems, and heavy-duty marine phone mounts & safety gear.

Beyond the boat hull, outboard, trolling motor, and sonar screens, a handful of essential whole-unit accessories determine whether your boat is a joy to own or a constant headache. Imagine pulling into a hotel parking lot at 9:00 PM after a long day on the lake: instead of hauling four heavy batteries out of the boat or tangling with alligator clips, you plug one extension cord into the side of your boat and wake up at 5:00 AM with every battery at 100%. From multi-bank smart chargers and hydraulic jack plates to rock-solid phone mounts and livewell systems, here are the whole units every angler should know.

1. Master Cutoff Switches & Thermal Circuit Breakers — Every bass boat must have a heavy-duty Master Battery Cutoff Switch (e.g. Blue Sea m-Series) to completely kill all parasitic draw when stored. Trolling motors require…
2. Tournament Livewell Aeration & Fish Health Systems — Tournament bass livewells require dual-pump reliability: an Intake Fill Pump and an Aerator/Recirculation Pump. Pro setups feature auto-timers (3 mins ON, 5 mins OFF)…
3. Marine Anti-Vibration Phone & Action Camera Mounts — High-speed bass boating violently damages smartphone optical image stabilization (OIS). Use Tackform Enduro or RAM Mounts Tough-Charge with vibration dampeners. For…
4. Essential Vessel Safety, Kill Switches & Self-Rescue Rigs — Essential tournament safety items: USCG-approved automatic inflatable life vest with hydrostatic release, outboard emergency kill switch lanyard (or wireless FELL…