Mainside Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 So I am also late to the thread but just happen to come across an available Heritage at a local dealer and just had to buy it. As of Saturday I own the boat but do not have it yet. No place to store it until I get rid of the old boat. So as of right now the dealer is storing it for me. My brother picked up the Classic from the same dealer. They did not understand that Tracker did not want them selling the one for their showroom floor, but since they already made the deal with him they honored it. Have already learned a lot of tips for the new boat so hoping to put it to good use when I finally get mine in hand. 1 Quote
jaimeastin Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 Ok, some progress.  I installed a stabalizer on the trolling motor. I have it worked using the minnkota plug. I cut/enlarged an access hole in the top deck and cut on on the deck storage.  I mounted the console fish finder and Plastic welded all of the holes, including the ones the original fish finder left. I used too much plastic, but for my first time plastic welding, it came our okay.   I have all of my live scope wiring run, just need to soder the wires together...  I might get a network hub or a high frequency transducer that comes with a network hub. 2 Quote
jaimeastin Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 On 2/23/2019 at 8:55 AM, mcarrico82 said: Jaime can you post a picture of how you mount your knew Garmin on the dash. I know you talked about possible ram mount a while ago and off to the side.. I am debating on 7 or a 9 inch screen so trying to get a perspective. Ok. I just so happen to watch my original video on modifications and I did say that I should have put the fish finder off to the side using the ram mount.  I purchased two mounts for my new fish finder. My goal was to be able to see my screens while in the captians seat or on the rear deck. The mounts needed to at least be able to swival.   I purchased a Johnny Ray mount and it worked well in testing on the dash. I then tested the ram mount on the dash. It was more cumbersome because of the weight of the 9" screen. With the gimbal, the weight was 4.73lbs. in the end, I like the ram mount more.  The ram mount I got was a medium with round base... The box said 4 lb. I would suggest getting the larger bracket if you can. I secured Min to the deck with screws washers & nuts on the underside. The mount fells secure and when tightened down, doesn't move. I can swival and raise the unit.  I really liked the Johnny Ray mount, so I used it on the bow. Now I can swival the fish finder to find optimal position... Truth be told I am thinking of maybe replacing it with another ram mount. With the ram mount, I can better find the perfect position 1 Quote
mcarrico82 Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 48 minutes ago, jaimeastin said: Ok. I just so happen to watch my original video on modifications and I did say that I should have put the fish finder off to the side using the ram mount.  I purchased two mounts for my new fish finder. My goal was to be able to see my screens while in the captians seat or on the rear deck. The mounts needed to at least be able to swival.   I purchased a Johnny Ray mount and it worked well in testing on the dash. I then tested the ram mount on the dash. It was more cumbersome because of the weight of the 9" screen. With the gimbal, the weight was 4.73lbs. in the end, I like the ram mount more.  The ram mount I got was a medium with round base... The box said 4 lb. I would suggest getting the larger bracket if you can. I secured Min to the deck with screws washers & nuts on the underside. The mount fells secure and when tightened down, doesn't move. I can swival and raise the unit.  I really liked the Johnny Ray mount, so I used it on the bow. Now I can swival the fish finder to find optimal position... Truth be told I am thinking of maybe replacing it with another ram mount. With the ram mount, I can better find the perfect position Looks good however I think the 9 inch is too big for my needs. I don't even plan on getting all that livescope stuff. Just really want GPS and structure so I will prob go that route and ram mount it off the side.  Just cant decide between Garmin or lowrance. Quote
jaimeastin Posted March 6, 2019 Posted March 6, 2019 20 hours ago, mcarrico82 said: Looks good however I think the 9 inch is too big for my needs. I don't even plan on getting all that livescope stuff. Just really want GPS and structure so I will prob go that route and ram mount it off the side.  Just cant decide between Garmin or lowrance. Honestly, I agree about the size of my console unit. It is big and in your face. I have not used it on the water, but after wiring it all up I am like WOW!  I originally purchased a 9 and a 7 in screen. But for $75 more, I could got with the larger unit which I did, two 9 inch screens. I am already thinking or maybe going back to a 7 inch unit and putting the second 9 inch unit on the bow.  Funny thing is that I had a 9" garmin and a 7" Lowrance ti1 purchased at first. I like Fish Reveal and the 3d view. I ultimately went with garmin and livescope just to hopefully not have a desire to upgrade again! With Lowrance, I believe the live sight works on HDS and above, leaving the ti and ti2 out... Quote
Bolar Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 I got my bimini today ! I was a little worried at first, there were shoe prints on the top of the box . Luckily nothing was bent inside. The canvas is heaver than I thought it would be. Overall I'm happy with it and it looks pretty well make for the price.  We might finally have a break in the weather here. I'm hoping to get it installed the first decent day that comes along   1 Quote
mcarrico82 Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 2 hours ago, Bolar said: I got my bimini today ! I was a little worried at first, there were shoe prints on the top of the box . Luckily nothing was bent inside. The canvas is heaver than I thought it would be. Overall I'm happy with it and it looks pretty well make for the price.  We might finally have a break in the weather here. I'm hoping to get it installed the first decent day that comes along   Love the Greyhound. I have a whippet 1 Quote
Mw Michaelis Posted March 11, 2019 Posted March 11, 2019 I got my Heritage june 15th have about 37 hours on it now. Havnt really done a lot of mods on it just upgraded the sonar since I had one sitting did install a hour meter before ever starting it. Put a stereo in it wife and I like it we down sized from our old boat since we are getting older. Jaime I been watching your videos while I was waiting on mine to come in. Been some good ones for sure. 1 Quote
jaimeastin Posted March 11, 2019 Posted March 11, 2019 @Mw Michaelis  I wish I would have purchased an hour meeter on my boat before I started. 1 Quote
Mw Michaelis Posted March 11, 2019 Posted March 11, 2019 Makes it a lot easier to keep track of service times etc. Â Â I will pull the boat out of its storage tomorrow take a pic of the stereo wife and I do a lot of trolling sometimes for trout or when just cruising around makes it nice. Quote
jaimeastin Posted March 11, 2019 Posted March 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Mw Michaelis said: Makes it a lot easier to keep track of service times etc.   Yeah ... I just decided to keep service to a semi annual schedule. I will be changing my oil twicr a year. 25/40 summer and 10/30 winter. I will probably change gear oil twice, fuel filter once a year unless dirty. I will do the major service in 2 and half to 3 years.   Currently I am running a new wire and installing a circuit breaker box.  Quote
Mw Michaelis Posted March 11, 2019 Posted March 11, 2019 Cool!. I did a oil and filter change at 25 hours. I am rather particular on that kind of upkeep then at the 100 hour mark again. Then 1 year or every 100 hours after that the gear lube every year or 100 hours. This insane rain we been having keeps us off the water I am hoping to go at least once this month. Quote
ratman Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 Pic of bobs machine trolling motor prop nut  2 Quote
jaimeastin Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 I cannot wait to get this dang boat out of my garage. I have not had the time to get this stuff installed and done due to other things keeping me away. Besides that, just little nuances where the desire of perfection is overwhelming.  I finally decided to run some 10 gauge wir3/e to a fuse box. The livescope is mounted under the console. The transducer cable is long enough to go from the trolling motor to the console. I have done a lot more modifications along the way. There is light at the end of the tunnel... Hopefully tomorrow I will get the boat out.   Reminds me of when I installed all of the lights on my FJ. What started as a project to put lights on the rear so I could retrieve my boat from a dark lake easier enee up being a complete overhaul. I will have to take a day off to finish the boat Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted March 12, 2019 Author Global Moderator Posted March 12, 2019 4 hours ago, jaimeastin said: I cannot wait to get this dang boat out of my garage. I have not had the time to get this stuff installed and done due to other things keeping me away. Besides that, just little nuances where the desire of perfection is overwhelming.  I finally decided to run some 10 gauge wir3/e to a fuse box. The livescope is mounted under the console. The transducer cable is long enough to go from the trolling motor to the console. I have done a lot more modifications along the way. There is light at the end of the tunnel... Hopefully tomorrow I will get the boat out.   Reminds me of when I installed all of the lights on my FJ. What started as a project to put lights on the rear so I could retrieve my boat from a dark lake easier enee up being a complete overhaul. I will have to take a day off to finish the boat It’s been fun watching your progress and modifications along the way. You definitely don’t do things half a$$ that’s for sure. Good work! 1 Quote
jaimeastin Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 11 hours ago, ratman said: Pic of bobs machine trolling motor prop nut  I almost bought a prop nut the other day at bass pro. Have you noticed any improvements?  Quote
Sjp521 Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 Jaime, Â What trolling motor stabilizer did you install? Quote
ratman Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 6 hours ago, jaimeastin said: I almost bought a prop nut the other day at bass pro. Have you noticed any improvements?  less vibration,plus the fact you can take on and off quickly with no tools is nice.the orange color matches perfectly too. 1 Quote
Mw Michaelis Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 Â Â Jaime this is where i mounted the stereo on mine. Â Â Â 1 Quote
jaimeastin Posted March 13, 2019 Posted March 13, 2019 Need your opinions...  I am now thinking of going with two fish finders up front... the new 93sv for livescope only. I will use the striker for the down, sonar and depth... If livescope cannot do depth without the transducer.   If I just leave it as is, I will just have the 93sv doing it all. It can split screen and I can put the striker on the kayak .. I have other fish finders so, putting the striker on a kayak only adds down view, create maps, color, etc. Ok, it does add benefits of to the kayak.. but still  I am also recessing my foot pedal Friday... The tray arrives Thursday, so adds keep pushing me back, lol. I am also trying to create a network hub. I know, over $3500 in product and I am trying to avoid paying $200 for a Garmin nework hub. Exactly, I need to save cause I will be eating boat carpet for the next month. 1 Quote
jaimeastin Posted March 13, 2019 Posted March 13, 2019 4 hours ago, Mw Michaelis said:   Jaime this is where i mounted the stereo on mine.    Just looked at this, it is $89 via Google Express. Looks like no tax and free shipping. Comes with two speaker I envision painting orange...  Also, I almost p Bought that same hour meeter. How did you book it up? Is it always eating the battery or is it wired to the Motor... To the key switch?! Help me out. I might buy that one since you have it and it obviously works. 1 Quote
mcarrico82 Posted March 13, 2019 Posted March 13, 2019 57 minutes ago, jaimeastin said: Just looked at this, it is $89 via Google Express. Looks like no tax and free shipping. Comes with two speaker I envision painting orange...  Also, I almost p Bought that same hour meeter. How did you book it up? Is it always eating the battery or is it wired to the Motor... To the key switch?! Help me out. I might buy that one since you have it and it obviously works. Vessel view is on sale for 149 bucks. I assume it will monitor your hours etc. I ordered it but have not had a chance to install yet 2 Quote
mcarrico82 Posted March 13, 2019 Posted March 13, 2019 5 hours ago, Mw Michaelis said: Â Â Jaime this is where i mounted the stereo on mine. Â Â Â Where did you mount the speakers 1 Quote
Mw Michaelis Posted March 13, 2019 Posted March 13, 2019 On the seat pedestals facing forward sounds good dont take up that much room under the seats either. 2 hours ago, jaimeastin said: Just looked at this, it is $89 via Google Express. Looks like no tax and free shipping. Comes with two speaker I envision painting orange...  Also, I almost p Bought that same hour meeter. How did you book it up? Is it always eating the battery or is it wired to the Motor... To the key switch?! Help me out. I might buy that one since you have it and it obviously works. It hooks up to a power lead when you have the key on. So it dont eat power as if it has power to it it will keep counting. Only time my ignition is on is when the motor is running. I think I paid 79 or 89 at Crutchfield for my stereo. I did change the speakers out for some that were a bit better. we are happy with it. 1 Quote
mcarrico82 Posted March 13, 2019 Posted March 13, 2019 10 hours ago, Mw Michaelis said: On the seat pedestals facing forward sounds good dont take up that much room under the seats either. It hooks up to a power lead when you have the key on. So it dont eat power as if it has power to it it will keep counting. Only time my ignition is on is when the motor is running. I think I paid 79 or 89 at Crutchfield for my stereo. I did change the speakers out for some that were a bit better. we are happy with it. Can you take a pic of the speakers? How are they mounted? 1 Quote
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