James Grissom Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Hey Everyone : looking to order my cooler to use as portable platforn on forward deck of my 17 MA . I'm considering the taller 50 qt size of Engel / Yeti / RTIC .Their about 18 " tall and 17" wide and 24" long , the RTIC is about 26" wide . It will double as a step for accessing polling platform . Wondering what size works best for you on similar size boat , when used as a casting platform. Previous owner left yeti mounts installed 39" apart just out side of larger main compartment edges . Cooler actual capacity isn't an issue . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wthree3 Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Yeti 50 works well for me on 18MA. I like the taller form when using it as a casting platform or as a seat on the fore and aft deck. It a little too tall in front of the console but the width is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 I use a 65 Yeti as a forward platform for sight fishing for tripletail and redfish....see below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nag Juice Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 That's a 35 Engle in front of my console. It's the same size as a 45 Yeti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Nag; Beautiful rig ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Grissom Posted September 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Great looked pic's , thanks guys . My 1996 hull Has the larger console installed with the forward seat I was told it's from a different year MA .I like the placement of the 2 optima batteries for the trolling motor I just ordered this week end . I thought about the 65 qt size however the 50 takes up a lot less space on Frd,deck when Trolling motor installed , plus it will fits nice in front of console seat when running as ur pic's illustrated ,will need to to wait another month to order Lowrance HGS . Learn 38 years ago , Getting 1 toy for me ,1 for her , is like smoking my bee hive before asking too much honey at once !!!! I will take some pics when I get the items installed . Oh has any of you mounted a side scan transducer on the bottom of your trolling motor ? Or will it cause too much interference ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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