Bolar Posted June 15, 2021 Posted June 15, 2021 13 hours ago, J Francho said: Ugh, but a carabiner? Try this rigging, but use a chain! https://images.app.goo.gl/NRiNyEAn44HXh33Q8 I'm just going to tie it. A chain is over kill for what I'm catching on the bottom. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted June 15, 2021 Super User Posted June 15, 2021 I hope you get good at fishing anchors off the bottom. 1 Quote
Herman Muenster Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 Hello Does anyone know if the Bass Tracker Heritage Facebook group got shut down, or did I get booted and blocked? I've tried going to it, but nothing is there. Tried searching for it and it doesn't show up. Anyone else having problems? Quote
Bolar Posted June 23, 2021 Posted June 23, 2021 On 6/21/2021 at 6:55 PM, Herman Muenster said: Hello Does anyone know if the Bass Tracker Heritage Facebook group got shut down, or did I get booted and blocked? I've tried going to it, but nothing is there. Tried searching for it and it doesn't show up. Anyone else having problems? I don't frequent Facebook to often, but it worked for me. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted June 23, 2021 Global Moderator Posted June 23, 2021 On 4/29/2021 at 7:40 PM, jaimeastin said: That's what I am looking to get... I think @A-Jay has used one of those and said they suck . I always just use the jack from my truck Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted June 23, 2021 Super User Posted June 23, 2021 On 4/29/2021 at 7:40 PM, jaimeastin said: That's what I am looking to get... 12 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said: I think @A-Jay has used one of those and said they suck . I always just use the jack from my truck Yes ~ I did purchase that unit. Used it once and it did managed to support my rig while I changed a flat tire. For reference, it was positioned in soft road side gravel (sunk in quite a ways) and seemed to be fairly 'shakey'. Meaning my fully rigged out 1875 Pro-V Bass & galvanized Shor'Lander trailer was probably very close to or even perhaps past, the Safe Working Load of the unit. Like I said it worked but I'll not risk using it again - it went straight into the trash when I got home. YMMV Replaced it with this one . . . https://trestlejacksusa.com/products-tj220-adj A-Jay Quote
Bolar Posted June 23, 2021 Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, A-Jay said: Yes ~ I did purchase that unit. Used it once and it did managed to support my rig while I changed a flat tire. For reference, it was positioned in soft road side gravel (sunk in quite a ways) and seemed to be fairly 'shakey'. Meaning my fully rigged out 1875 Pro-V Bass & galvanized Shor'Lander trailer was probably very close to or even perhaps past, the Safe Working Load of the unit. Like I said it worked but I'll not risk using it again - it went straight into the trash when I got home. YMMV Replaced it with this one . . . https://trestlejacksusa.com/products-tj220-adj A-Jay My wife would have made me put it in the recycle bin. 1 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted June 24, 2021 Super User Posted June 24, 2021 Why wouldn't a simple bottle jack work? That's what I used the one time I had to lift my trailer with the boat on it. I feel like I need some education. 1 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted June 24, 2021 Global Moderator Posted June 24, 2021 1 hour ago, J Francho said: Why wouldn't a simple bottle jack work? That's what I used the one time I had to lift my trailer with the boat on it. I feel like I need some education. Bottle jack indeed works 1 Quote
Dirt Posted July 18, 2021 Posted July 18, 2021 Is anyone interested in buying my factory cover? It’s unopened. I have no need for it since the boat is garaged. Quote
Extremeboating Posted October 23, 2021 Posted October 23, 2021 Been around a while on other forums, but there are none as dedicated as this one and SOMETIMES Facebook. Just wanted to say hello and show the boat. Mines a 2020 Classic XL. I opted for searching for one which had a 50 HP on it. Mods below: - 60 HP conversion - 14P re-pitched to a 15 Trophy Sport propeller - SE400 hydrofoil - Vance Mfg. mini hydraulic jack plate - Minn Kota Terrova 24V 80 lb. w/ iPilot & spot lock - 24V lithium troller battery - triple isolated battery setup - Mini ACR for cranking and electronics battery - Console mounted triple battery voltmeter - Console mounted Garmin 73SV/ Bow mounted 126SV - 3 amp dual USB charger retrofit from 12v power socket - 12 gallon single fuel tank conversion - Center third seat add on - Deck extension - Ice cooler/ step add on - bow mounted rod tie downs - Recessed foot pedal tray - Boatbuckle G2 transom tie downs Have not owned the boat a full year yet, but I've slayed tons of bass off of it and can go anywhere a fiberglass rig can, even a little shallower too. Takes rough waters pretty darn well too for a tin boat. It's perfect for lake and reservoir fishing and fishes great with two people in it. The boat runs a max of 41.7 - 42 MPH @ 5950-6000 RPM. I would add all the photos to show the mods, but the site only allows for photos of 1 MB in size evidently, mine are slightly over. If you want to see a mod, feel free to ask for a photo and I'll compress it down to a smaller size to show it! Quote
Bolar Posted October 23, 2021 Posted October 23, 2021 12 hours ago, IneedAnewScreenName-344 said: Been around a while on other forums, but there are none as dedicated as this one and SOMETIMES Facebook. Just wanted to say hello and show the boat. Mines a 2020 Classic XL. I opted for searching for one which had a 50 HP on it. Mods below: - 60 HP conversion - 14P re-pitched to a 15 Trophy Sport propeller - SE400 hydrofoil - Vance Mfg. mini hydraulic jack plate - Minn Kota Terrova 24V 80 lb. w/ iPilot & spot lock - 24V lithium troller battery - triple isolated battery setup - Mini ACR for cranking and electronics battery - Console mounted triple battery voltmeter - Console mounted Garmin 73SV/ Bow mounted 126SV - 3 amp dual USB charger retrofit from 12v power socket - 12 gallon single fuel tank conversion - Center third seat add on - Deck extension - Ice cooler/ step add on - bow mounted rod tie downs - Recessed foot pedal tray - Boatbuckle G2 transom tie downs Have not owned the boat a full year yet, but I've slayed tons of bass off of it and can go anywhere a fiberglass rig can, even a little shallower too. Takes rough waters pretty darn well too for a tin boat. It's perfect for lake and reservoir fishing and fishes great with two people in it. The boat runs a max of 41.7 - 42 MPH @ 5950-6000 RPM. I would add all the photos to show the mods, but the site only allows for photos of 1 MB in size evidently, mine are slightly over. If you want to see a mod, feel free to ask for a photo and I'll compress it down to a smaller size to show it! Sound like you have all the mods. See what you can do about posting those pictures. It has been quite around here lately. I'm working on version 2 of my deck lighting. I need some time to get it put it in. 1 Quote
Terrance Waters Posted October 24, 2021 Posted October 24, 2021 On 10/23/2021 at 3:40 AM, IneedAnewScreenName-344 said: Been around a while on other forums, but there are none as dedicated as this one and SOMETIMES Facebook. Just wanted to say hello and show the boat. Mines a 2020 Classic XL. I opted for searching for one which had a 50 HP on it. Mods below: - 60 HP conversion - 14P re-pitched to a 15 Trophy Sport propeller - SE400 hydrofoil - Vance Mfg. mini hydraulic jack plate - Minn Kota Terrova 24V 80 lb. w/ iPilot & spot lock - 24V lithium troller battery - triple isolated battery setup - Mini ACR for cranking and electronics battery - Console mounted triple battery voltmeter - Console mounted Garmin 73SV/ Bow mounted 126SV - 3 amp dual USB charger retrofit from 12v power socket - 12 gallon single fuel tank conversion - Center third seat add on - Deck extension - Ice cooler/ step add on - bow mounted rod tie downs - Recessed foot pedal tray - Boatbuckle G2 transom tie downs Have not owned the boat a full year yet, but I've slayed tons of bass off of it and can go anywhere a fiberglass rig can, even a little shallower too. Takes rough waters pretty darn well too for a tin boat. It's perfect for lake and reservoir fishing and fishes great with two people in it. The boat runs a max of 41.7 - 42 MPH @ 5950-6000 RPM. I would add all the photos to show the mods, but the site only allows for photos of 1 MB in size evidently, mine are slightly over. If you want to see a mod, feel free to ask for a photo and I'll compress it down to a smaller size to show it! Sounds like you got a good package. I'd love to see some pictures 21 hours ago, Bolar said: Sound like you have all the mods. See what you can do about posting those pictures. It has been quite around here lately. I'm working on version 2 of my deck lighting. I need some time to get it put it in. I finally finished installing red LED's in the heritage. What kind you putting in yours? 1 Quote
Bolar Posted October 24, 2021 Posted October 24, 2021 The strip lights I had unfortunately didn't work out. At the front part of the boat, they were getting abused and stopped working. The back half they still work, but I don't fish much back there. I also had them buckle in places after I applied them. I guess the strip expands more than the boat? For round two I am experimenting with these: https://amazon.com/dp/B08F7G8B9B?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1 These are cheap lights and of course are not what they advertise. For starters they are not waterproof. The wires come straight out the center of the back, and the holes are not sealed properly. They use something like a hot glue to hold the circuit board down, and use that as a seal for the wires. It's a nice theory, but doesn't hold up. Also, they are not very bright. As deck lights this might be perfect, I don't have to buy a dimmer switch or put a resistor in-line with the lights. Since the interior of the boat is carpet, I'm planning on using heavy duty Velcro to hold the lights in place. When I get around to installing them, I'll post some pictures. 1 Quote
Extremeboating Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/23/2021 at 1:19 PM, Bolar said: Sound like you have all the mods. See what you can do about posting those pictures. It has been quite around here lately. I'm working on version 2 of my deck lighting. I need some time to get it put it in. On 10/24/2021 at 10:32 AM, Terrance Waters said: Sounds like you got a good package. I'd love to see some pictures I finally finished installing red LED's in the heritage. What kind you putting in yours? Let me see what I can do about putting in some photos. I'd probably say the only thing missing at this point is some LED lighting and some little things here and there. I may convert the rear storage into a livewell here fairly soon to be able to fish tournaments whenever I want, but that's about it. Quote
Extremeboating Posted October 26, 2021 Posted October 26, 2021 Okay. I managed to get some photos reduced, but I was entirely unable to post them all up at the same time. So to avoid the spam, I just created a Google drive photo folder. Feel free to view it. Boat and mods 2 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted October 26, 2021 Author Global Moderator Posted October 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, IneedAnewScreenName-344 said: Okay. I managed to get some photos reduced, but I was entirely unable to post them all up at the same time. So to avoid the spam, I just created a Google drive photo folder. Feel free to view it. Boat and mods Looks great! 1 Quote
Extremeboating Posted October 26, 2021 Posted October 26, 2021 24 minutes ago, 12poundbass said: Looks great! Thank you! I just uploaded some videos to it as well and re-uploaded the original photos to it so you can zoom in further without the photo distorting. ? Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted October 27, 2021 Global Moderator Posted October 27, 2021 23 hours ago, IneedAnewScreenName-344 said: Okay. I managed to get some photos reduced, but I was entirely unable to post them all up at the same time. So to avoid the spam, I just created a Google drive photo folder. Feel free to view it. Boat and mods Slick!!!! Quote
Bolar Posted December 7, 2021 Posted December 7, 2021 Anyone change the water pump impeller yet? That will be on my "to do list" once it gets warmer. I'm curious on how well it has held up. Quote
Terrance Waters Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 On 12/7/2021 at 8:41 AM, Bolar said: Anyone change the water pump impeller yet? That will be on my "to do list" once it gets warmer. I'm curious on how well it has held up. Yeah, I had mine changed by my boat shop. It was still in good condition but it was time to have it done. Quote
Bolar Posted January 9, 2022 Posted January 9, 2022 16 hours ago, Terrance Waters said: Yeah, I had mine changed by my boat shop. It was still in good condition but it was time to have it done. I just got a kit to change it out, once it warms up a little. I can't believe I've had this boat going on 4 years now . 3 Quote
Terrance Waters Posted January 10, 2022 Posted January 10, 2022 8 hours ago, Bolar said: I just got a kit to change it out, once it warms up a little. I can't believe I've had this boat going on 4 years now . I've done most of the servicing: motor oil, lower unit, fuel filters and spark plugs, but the impeller seems a bit scary for me to do. I think it's cool you're doing it yourself. Maybe when you're done you can post some instructions with pictures. 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 11, 2022 Super User Posted January 11, 2022 About the only complicated thing is aligning the spline on the drive shaft. That and the bulk of the lower unit. It helps to have an extra set of hands for that and feathering the starter when aligning the drive shaft. 3 Quote
jaimeastin Posted April 27, 2022 Posted April 27, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 10:19 AM, Bolar said: I just got a kit to change it out, once it warms up a little. I can't believe I've had this boat going on 4 years now . What kit? I am at work trying to find an impeller. Doing all of my services this week. Quote
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