Hooked Up Designs Magazine December 2017 | Page 77

MERCURY MARINE 115 PRO XS I have the Mercury 115 Pro XS on my Yellowfin 17 skiff and I am blown away by how powerful this motor is, all in a lightweight package. On small boats like my skiff, there is always a huge tradeoff between power and weight, and this motor balances perfectly. It makes sense that the Pro XS outboard line is the best-selling tournament fishing outboard in the world, and has powered more fishermen to the podium than any other motor. Lightweight: 363 pounds Powerful: 8-valve SOHC inline 4 cylinder engine (5300-6300 RPM ) Battery Charger: Idle charge feature monitors battery voltage state, increases engine RPM to provide up to 48% more battery charging at idle Repower Financing: Mercury has a great repower special right now - great rates, flexible payments, low down payment, fast approvals and no hassle. mercurymarine.com MONSTER PRODUCTS FIRECRACKER The Monster Products Firecracker is another must-have when I travel. This small, powerful speaker plays my music loud and clear via bluetooth and NFC. Also, it’s splash resistant, so I am confident when I bring it on the boat. Another great feature, it has a built in flashlight, perfect for remote areas when power and light is spotty. For a short time, If you order through the link above, you’ll get a free gift - Monster PowerCard ($29.95 value) a portable charger that provides 5+ hours of energy for your devices. Monster Firecracker Features: • Photolite: built in powerful 500k flashlight, perfect for photos • Bluetooth pairing: easy connectivity • Splash resistant: IPX5 Splash-Resistant Design • Built-in Mic: for speakerphone calls • Long Battery Life: 25+ hours of continuous play • Heavy duty cabinet with color matched strap and carabiner to hook to your bags • Black, Gold, Red, Green Camo monsterproducts.com hookedupdesigns.com DECEMBER 2017 HOOKED UP 77