I have fished most of my life. I shot monster snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, caught monster sails in Costa Rica, and giant dolphin in Florida. My one regret is not fishing the Mediterranean when I was in Spain.
My electronics are bolted to the console and I remove them before I store the boat. To save space and reduce battery drain, you can go with a handheld VHF instead of the console mount. You need to have a hand held unit with your ditch gear anyway and you can keep a few spare batteries in your...