Tracker 2018 Heritage/2019 Classic edition boat

[ratman]

They ran motor for about a minute or 2,must not have been enough to notice anything.good news is still had over 2 quarts oil left so should not have done any damage.feels amazing having boat back and problem identified/solved.now just waiting for better weather to go fishing.real pressure is on for my dad,son,and me for the distinction of first bass to be landed on new boat,can only happen once.

[slonezp]

1 hour ago, Bolar said:

When I went to pick mine up they offered to run the motor for me.  If your concerned about the motor, make sure they do that for you.

Concerned or not, this needs to be done at time of delivery. Even if it's only on muffs. Keeps everyone honest.

[SeriousBlack]

Just saw my boat again today

["D"]

4 hours ago, ratman said:

Going to pick my boat up.One of the bolts for the fuel pump was backed almost all the way out causing bad oil leak.Just a freak thing I guess.hope you all have better luck.

Glad that is all it was!

[jaimeastin]

1 hour ago, SeriousBlack said:

Just saw my boat again today

Tell me about it.  My friends at work were laughing saying that I am "nesting".  All I did was get up at 4am Saturday to clean out the garage in preparation for the boat.  I have of this gesr in boxes just waiting for that phone  call any day now.  

[Kodi2k6]

6 hours ago, Pappy3 said:

Is this bolt easily visible if you know where to look? My boat isn't scheduled to be delivered until June so I'm making a checkoff list before taking delivery. I'm including all of the items identified here in this thread. So far it's the mounting bolts for the fuel pump, sharp edge on aft storage locker lid, and metal shavings in the bilge. The tail lights I'll take a look at once home.

Can I get a copy of that list also, MY boat is supposed to be delivered in late June!   :-)

[Bolar]

Here is another one for the list.   The cup holder,  it has a drain in the center. From the bottom it looks like we can attach a hose.   Without the hose it empties on the steering mechanism.  If you choose to add a hose,  where to rout it?  

[Pappy3]

1 hour ago, Kodi2k6 said:

Can I get a copy of that list also, MY boat is supposed to be delivered in late June!   :-)

Check off list announcement

 

Per numerous requests (i'm stretching this a bit) I have created a pre/post boat purchase check off list. As issues or improvement suggestions are posted in this thread, I'll add it to the list. If for some reason your post doesn't get added, you can use "message" to alert me.

 

The link I'm providing is a folder which also includes other Heritage related documents. At present these are trolling motor and the fish finder manual.

 

Folder Link - Tracker-Heritage-Shared The check off list document is called "Heritage Checkoff Sheet"

 

Direct link to "Heritage Checkoff Sheet"

[Pappy3]

2 hours ago, Bolar said:

Here is another one for the list.   The cup holder,  it has a drain in the center. From the bottom it looks like we can attach a hose.   Without the hose it empties on the steering mechanism.  If you choose to add a hose,  where to rout it?  

I added this to the at home check off section (see my previous post for document). If you add a hose, I would just route it along the side of the console that's closest to the centerline. It can then drain on top of the deck to the aft drain entry. I assume this drain hole is only needed should the boat be left out in the rain, in which case the deck is already wet.

[12poundbass]

8 hours ago, jaimeastin said:

Tell me about it.  My friends at work were laughing saying that I am "nesting".  All I did was get up at 4am Saturday to clean out the garage in preparation for the boat.  I have of this gesr in boxes just waiting for that phone  call any day now.  

LOL never thought about it but yup you're nesting for sure! Hopefully the delivery goes smooth and isn't too painful. Who's going to be your delivery coach? Have you practiced your breathing exercises? 

[jaimeastin]

27 minutes ago, 12poundbass said:

LOL never thought about it but yup you're nesting for sure! Hopefully the delivery goes smooth and isn't too painful. Who's going to be your delivery coach? Have you practiced your breathing exercises? 

My coach is my wore, she is just as excited and pushed to get the boat. She has wanted one for some time.  We primarily kayak fish, but then I bought and Intex Mariner 4 inflatable boat so I could take her other places.  Selling that when I get the boat.

 

It is funny to me.  I am trying to get my wiring and fuse blocks in before I get the boat.  I will not do all of the work I want to do before it's madian voyage, but I want to get both bow and stern donars installed and networked together.

 

I told them at work that I when the boat comes, I will most likely not be in.  

[12poundbass]

10 minutes ago, jaimeastin said:

My coach is my wore

You might want to edit that....you add and "h" and you'll be all by yourself in that boat. ?

[Bolar]

5 hours ago, Pappy3 said:

Check off list announcement

 

Per numerous requests (i'm stretching this a bit) I have created a pre/post boat purchase check off list. As issues or improvement suggestions are posted in this thread, I'll add it to the list. If for some reason your post doesn't get added, you can use "message" to alert me.

 

The link I'm providing is a folder which also includes other Heritage related documents. At present these are trolling motor and the fish finder manual.

 

Folder Link - Tracker-Heritage-Shared The check off list document is called "Heritage Checkoff Sheet"

 

Direct link to "Heritage Checkoff Sheet"

Other than payment, I don't know why you would take any of those things to the dealer?

 

 

[jaimeastin]

4 minutes ago, 12poundbass said:

You might want to edit that....you add and "h" and you'll be all by yourself in that boat. ?

Fixed!  Auto correct is crazy... I should have read it over.

 

Does anyone know if there is a fuse block un the console?  What gage is the wore from the battery to the console if I decide to use it and put. Afuse block in...  Trying buy some parts now, lol.

 

I think I said before, I might just want the boat for the project ?.  I love working and taking something to another place.

[Bolar]

Hey it floats!  Almost a week and I finally got it out on the water.  I'm following the break-in instructions for the engine, so I couldn't open it up.  I got the first hour out of the way.  I went to a local lake with a speed limit of 10 mph .  I'm going to have to go farther to go faster for the rest of the break-in.  So far so good.  Starts, runs, handles nice. 

 

The stock trolling motor seemed to work fine for me.   I had about a 10 mph wind and some current and I was able to power through that no problem.  The live well worked fine and I had no water in the boat when I was done.  I made a few rookie mistakes.  One, I forgot to lift the trolling motor when I went on the main engine.  That should count as charging the TM battery!  Also that blasted kill switch cord!!  I forgot about it every time I got up . 

 

I had the lake to myself so I didn't have to worry about anyone else, or hurry when I launched and recovered the boat.  They are calling for more "Seasonal" temperatures starting tomorrow, so I figured I better get out while the getting is good.  Overall a successful shake down cruise .

 

[jaimeastin]

7 hours ago, Bolar said:

Hey it floats!  

Good pics!  Glad you are enjoying it!

[SeriousBlack]

2 hours ago, Bolar said:

I'm going to have to go farther to go faster for the rest of the break-in.  So far so good.  Starts, runs, handles nice. 

 

 

Be very careful, it's a Mercury! LOL Nice pics! Glad to see one on the water!

[jaimeastin]

Finally got the call today!  Picking her up tomorrow, thing is we are going to get a log of rain starting tonight and I believe through the weekend.  That's ok, I need some alone time with the boat in the garage.  I have a ton of stuff to install.  I will be posting videos on my youtube... Same name as on the forum.  I will be sending pics and updating you all.  I just want to adhere to the rules, I am not advertising for my youtube, and I don't even put ads on my videos unless i am making a video for one of my supporters.  

 

I still need to finish the garage. 

[conceptmachine]

add me to the list.  I put a deposit in last week, was told june/July.  was also told that they started back up an old shut down plant in order to kick out more product.   that didn't give me the warm fuzzies.

What would they be doing at the other plant, hand welding the boats?! yikes!!  it'

 not a bad thing, as thats the way they used to do it but a guarantee the pro welders retired a decade ago. Anyway, since it's so long out, I may cancel my order and pick dealer stock up before then, and hopefully it will be a well manufactured boat.  

 

growing up in the 70s, I remember the first trackers of Virgil Ward...he was my best buddy on Saturdays.  I  was an avid fisherman, just always did my fishing from shore or a friend's boat.  

I've been ill with Lyme disease for the last 8 years and finally starting to feel a bit better.... lost a lot of good time with my young sons...not so young anymore.

 

   Want to fish again and take my boys out before it's too late.... my little one (10) loves it and always asks if we can go.  No more shore fishing for me tho...unless from a dock or rocks.  

anyway, I was thinking about possibly a higher end boat but I love the vintage look.  plus, it's aluminum so it will hold up and at the 10k price range I won't feel bad about running into stuff a bit...or scuffing it up.  I am concerned about my rods and reels however, as I have some high end rods and reels so would like more rod storage as Id like to bring at least 3 or 4 polls myself not including the kids stuff. 

also would like to replace the cheap fish finder with something with GPS/map overlay.  I really want to get out and use this... I've been away from fishing for far too long.  it used to be my only passion from 6 to 35 YO.  time to make it so again.

[12poundbass]

10 hours ago, jaimeastin said:

I need some alone time with the boat in the garage

 

10 hours ago, jaimeastin said:

I will be posting videos on my youtube.

 

10 hours ago, jaimeastin said:

I just want to adhere to the rules,

Yikes! I didn't know people were into that. Just watch out for rogue hooks. Maybe you're on the wrong site? 

 

 

 

 

Sorry I had to.? 

Congrats on the new boat!

[Tech507]

I agree with 12poundbass, way to much information!!!

[REEL DEAL 1]

The Heritage is Awesome Looking,The Brown carpet is kinda dark for Florida fishing,(I like to fish barefoot)but that ain't gunna happen in especially in the Summer.I guess I'll have to wait till the carpet wears out and order SeaDek.

 

[conceptmachine]

any ideas what GPS/Fish finder upgrade options that may work with the same transducer that comes with the boat?

 

[J Francho]

11 minutes ago, conceptmachine said:

any ideas what GPS/Fish finder upgrade options that may work with the same transducer that comes with the boat?

 

Not much, besides if you want sell it to recoup funds from the upgrade, You'll want to sell both together..

[Bolar]

After my test run yesterday the spare tire I ordered was leaning up against the house as I rolled in.  After looking around at different U-bolts and ways to lock it, I think I'm just going to go with two 6" stainless carriage bolts.  I'm going to drill a hole at the end of one, to slide a lock in.  All of the ready made bolts are galvanized steel which is going to bind up eventually.  There is not a lot of room between the boat and tire to play around if you have a flat.