Tracker 2018 Heritage/2019 Classic edition boat

[jaimeastin]

1 hour ago, Bolar said:

I really hate the seat posts in this boat.  I can never get them tight, and when lose they make a terrible noise (LOUD) as shift in the chair.  I've tried to muscle the posts in, of course they always come lose.  I got a strap wrench, but even then they still come lose . 

 

So what I have done is drill a 1/4" hole at the bottom of the pole and insert a screw driver to twist the post down tight.  Avoid the set pin that's close by.  

 

It's tight now, but I think over time it will still come lose.  As you can see below only about 1/3 of the thread is used when the pole is all the way in.  I only did the front as an experiment.  I'll do the back if it works better this way. 

 

 

 

clever... Have you tried any blue locktite?  I would gum it up with that stuff.  It will at least give it more resistance.

[Bolar]

14 hours ago, jaimeastin said:

clever... Have you tried any blue locktite?  I would gum it up with that stuff.  It will at least give it more resistance.

 

I want to have the option to take the post out,  for whatever reason.   I'm not sure if locktight would make that too difficult. 

 

[Mw Michaelis]

dont use the red you will never remove it

[FreeDivr]

I have had good luck so far but earlier in this thread someone mentioned a rubber washer at the base of the post, when tightened down it eliminated loosening and noise, just a thought. 

[Happybeerbuzz]

I got my tracker back in October 2018, and it has been great.  This is my first boat. Recently, I pulled the plug out of my boat after about six hours on the water and about 5+ gallons of water gushed out when previously not a drop had spilled out in over a dozen trips. An experienced boat owner told me that while it seems like a lot of water, I am not close to sinking so don’t freak. Water sometimes gets in the boat.  That’s how it is. Next time I go out, it seemed that as much or more water got in the boat judging by the flow when I pulled the plug.  Same guy I talked to the first time was there this time and conceded that it was more than normal but if it was a leak, it was a very small one because, in the grand scheme 5 gallons of water or so isn’t the end of the world.  

 

The next time I go out, I look down the back of my boat for water after about 3 hours. It’s bone dry. When I take the boat out of the water and pull the plug, it’s still bone dry. It’s the same for my last 3 trips out.  Anyone have any idea what I did to get water in my boat?  Both times water appeared, I fished a little later in the day to when the recreation boaters were on the water.  That is the only thing that is different, but I don’t recall any wakes large enough to come close to washing over the side of my boat. 

[12poundbass]

13 minutes ago, Happybeerbuzz said:

I got my tracker back in October 2018, and it has been great.  This is my first boat. Recently, I pulled the plug out of my boat after about six hours on the water and about 5+ gallons of water gushed out when previously not a drop had spilled out in over a dozen trips. An experienced boat owner told me that while it seems like a lot of water, I am not close to sinking so don’t freak. Water sometimes gets in the boat.  That’s how it is. Next time I go out, it seemed that as much or more water got in the boat judging by the flow when I pulled the plug.  Same guy I talked to the first time was there this time and conceded that it was more than normal but if it was a leak, it was a very small one because, in the grand scheme 5 gallons of water or so isn’t the end of the world.  

 

The next time I go out, I look down the back of my boat for water after about 3 hours. It’s bone dry. When I take the boat out of the water and pull the plug, it’s still bone dry. It’s the same for my last 3 trips out.  Anyone have any idea what I did to get water in my boat?  Both times water appeared, I fished a little later in the day to when the recreation boaters were on the water.  That is the only thing that is different, but I don’t recall any wakes large enough to come close to washing over the side of my boat. 

Do you store your boat inside or out? If outside is it possible it could be rain water? 

[Happybeerbuzz]

1 minute ago, 12poundbass said:

Do you store your boat inside or out? If outside is it possible it could be rain water? 

It’s kept in the garage and doubles as a queue for things my wife wants me to deal with. If she wants me to deal with something she sets it on the deck. 

[12poundbass]

4 minutes ago, Happybeerbuzz said:

It’s kept in the garage and doubles as a queue for things my wife wants me to deal with. If she wants me to deal with something she sets it on the deck. 

I wonder if your drain plug isn’t sealed all the way or defective? You can always put water in the boat and see where it leaks.

[FreeDivr]

I’m gonna bet drain plug not seated properly, grab a new one, they are cheap, I always keep a spare in the boat too FYI.

[Zigkx]

If you slow down too suddenly water will definitely rush into the back of the boat. I noticed there’s always water in my live well. I’ve never used it nor turned on the pump. Driving in reverse shoving water into it from the pick up on the transom?

[ratman]

2 hours ago, Zigkx said:

If you slow down too suddenly water will definitely rush into the back of the boat. I noticed there’s always water in my live well. I’ve never used it nor turned on the pump. Driving in reverse shoving water into it from the pick up on the transom?

never had a drop in my livewell.

[Bolar]

6 hours ago, Happybeerbuzz said:

It’s kept in the garage and doubles as a queue for things my wife wants me to deal with. If she wants me to deal with something she sets it on the deck. 

 

The only existing holes in the boat are two through the transom and the one just above the water line where the live well comes out (also the bilge, but it's high).  If I remember correctly your deck should be a little wet under the drivers console if it's a hose on the live well.  I would definitely check the plug hole and hose connection coming in for the live well.  Check both from the outside, wiggle or spin, also to make sure they are properly attached "welded?" to the transom. 

 

Other than an actual hole in the boat, I'm not sure what else to check for.  Let us know how it goes. 

[jaimeastin]

Do you use your livewell?

 

The livewell has an overflow drain that leads our of the drain, but anything that is above that will leak over and go to under the floor.

 

Going fast, then slowing down or stopping abruptly will allow the water rushing up from behind to cover the transom.  I usually make a turn when I am coming to stop so that the water will not come to the back of the boat.

 

Drain plug... Well the ones that came with the boat are supposed to go from the inside out.  I usually do not take mine off of the boat anymore.  I use to get water in my boat, but lately it's been bone dry.

[Happybeerbuzz]

21 hours ago, Zigkx said:

If you slow down too suddenly water will definitely rush into the back of the boat. I noticed there’s always water in my live well. I’ve never used it nor turned on the pump. Driving in reverse shoving water into it from the pick up on the transom?

 

14 hours ago, jaimeastin said:

Going fast, then slowing down or stopping abruptly will allow the water rushing up from behind to cover the transom.  I usually make a turn when I am coming to stop so that the water will not come to the back of the boat.

 

 

I suspect this might be the cause. On the last occasion that I got water in the boat, my experienced boater friend reprimanded me for slowing down too fast because it is bad for the transmission.  It was a habit I just started prior to the problem and stopped after being warned. It probably isn’t a coincidence that water stopped getting in the boat.

 

Thanks guys. 

[GTR]

On 6/29/2019 at 10:59 AM, Happybeerbuzz said:

It’s kept in the garage and doubles as a queue for things my wife wants me to deal with. If she wants me to deal with something she sets it on the deck. 

Your not the only one...my wife uses my tracker like a cheap garage shelf

[NewBallCoach]

Got the call today, I pick mine up on Tuesday. Even get to use it a few weeks before football starts up, I was afraid it would come in after and I wouldn't be able to get good use until next spring. So pumped right now!

[Mw Michaelis]

Well the boat shed is enclosed alarmed have camera system in it already.

Replaced the sonars battery's tanks did the y valve mod so I don't break the fuel fitting while out on the lake seems to work good ran boat for 30 minutes on muffs.

Heading out in near future to go do some much needed fishing. Just dont know how much fishing I get to do this year just bought the ole lady new 2019 corolla hatchback xse paid half down on it.

She is stoked to say the least.

[jaimeastin]

10 hours ago, Mw Michaelis said:

Well the boat shed is enclosed alarmed have camera system in it already.

Replaced the sonars battery's tanks did the y valve mod so I don't break the fuel fitting while out on the lake seems to work good ran boat for 30 minutes on muffs.

Heading out in near future to go do some much needed fishing. Just dont know how much fishing I get to do this year just bought the ole lady new 2019 corolla hatchback xse paid half down on it.

She is stoked to say the least.

Dang shame we have to secure our "stuff" like we do.  

 

Taking care of your family is always a great investment.

[Shimano_1]

On 6/28/2019 at 5:03 PM, Bolar said:

I really hate the seat posts in this boat.  I can never get them tight, and when lose they make a terrible noise (LOUD) as shift in the chair.  I've tried to muscle the posts in, of course they always come lose.  I got a strap wrench, but even then they still come lose . 

 

So what I have done is drill a 1/4" hole at the bottom of the pole and insert a screw driver to twist the post down tight.  Avoid the set pin that's close by.  

 

It's tight now, but I think over time it will still come lose.  As you can see below only about 1/3 of the thread is used when the pole is all the way in.  I only did the front as an experiment.  I'll do the back if it works better this way. 

 

 

 

Had this exact same issue with my new Triton 18tx I just bought 2 months ago. On mine the space between the nut on the base and where the pedestal stopped was too far apart.  The only right fix would have been new bases which would have been pulling up carpet and all that on a brand new boat. I took my pedestals to work and took an old pedestal and cut the threaded part off and added about a quarter inch in length and welded them back up. They work just fine but quite ridiculous to have to do this on a new boat or have them start pulling up carpet to fix.

[Mw Michaelis]

2 hours ago, jaimeastin said:

Dang shame we have to secure our "stuff" like we do.  

 

Taking care of your family is always a great investment.

They say happy wife happy life I say happy wife broke wallet lol

She deserved a new car. works her butt off never really asks for anything so since she saw this car fell in love with it so she ended up with it. should of seen salesman face when we paid half price of car in cash lol. 

 

[Brad Cayton]

On 7/4/2019 at 1:02 AM, NewBallCoach said:

Got the call today, I pick mine up on Tuesday. Even get to use it a few weeks before football starts up, I was afraid it would come in after and I wouldn't be able to get good use until next spring. So pumped right now!

I'm happy for you! Please post a picture of that gal when you get it. I'm waiting for mine and was told mid August so it's getting closer

[Bolar]

Weedless Wedge installed.  It is quite a bit bigger than the stock prop. 

 

[jaimeastin]

3 minutes ago, Bolar said:

Weedless Wedge installed.  It is quite a bit bigger than the stock prop. 

 

 

But it works so well... O wonder why not make it the default... Oh yeah, accessories make money ?

 

I saw a difference with the upgrade.  I hope you do as well.

[BassNJake]

On 7/4/2019 at 9:55 AM, Mw Michaelis said:

Well the boat shed is enclosed alarmed have camera system in it already.

Replaced the sonars battery's tanks did the y valve mod so I don't break the fuel fitting while out on the lake seems to work good ran boat for 30 minutes on muffs.

Heading out in near future to go do some much needed fishing. Just dont know how much fishing I get to do this year just bought the ole lady new 2019 corolla hatchback xse paid half down on it.

She is stoked to say the least.

Seriously that sucks you had all that stuff stolen.

When I lived near in Ohio, I learned to always locked everything.

I was at my first tournament and someone stole one of the trailers while the guys were fishing the tournament.

So you need a lock for the trailer, the hitch and the spare tire. SMH

 

Now that I live in TN, I routinely see people leave their graphs on their boats parked in the dock

My neighbor will leave just the screen door open at night so he can still get a breeze thru the house

Meanwhile, I've got everything locked up, motion detector flood lights and cameras set up.

Still cant shake the distrust of other people and thats pretty sad

 

Also awesome job getting the lady a car, always good to be the hero every now and then!!

[jaimeastin]

2 hours ago, BassNJake said:

Seriously that sucks you had all that stuff stolen.

When I lived near in Ohio, I learned to always locked everything.

I was at my first tournament and someone stole one of the trailers while the guys were fishing the tournament.

So you need a lock for the trailer, the hitch and the spare tire. SMH

 

Now that I live in TN, I routinely see people leave their graphs on their boats parked in the dock

My neighbor will leave just the screen door open at night so he can still get a breeze thru the house

Meanwhile, I've got everything locked up, motion detector flood lights and cameras set up.

Still cant shake the distrust of other people and thats pretty sad

 

Also awesome job getting the lady a car, always good to be the hero every now and then!!

 

I know what you mean.  When I lived in Arkansas, most people do not lock the door.  Keys are left in the car.  I was just in Nebraska, same thing.  Doors not locked.  I have had many people get mad at me because they are locked out after I was there all because I have a habit of locking everything up.    Even as good as I am about locking things up, I am a little more trusting than my wife who has lived in CA all of her life.  

 

I try not to leave anything on or in my boat.  My boat locked at the hitch and sometimes I lock the wheels.  Now I will start locking my batteries and gas up.  Just a shame.