Tracker 2018 Heritage/2019 Classic edition boat

[Bisk1tSnGraV]

15 hours ago, APC said:

Did I hear some Heritage owners say earlier they were able to obtain a Minn Kota rebate from their purchase? I have my order documentation it doesn't specifically mention the Minn Kota trolling motor just wondering if other owners were able to use that form for the rebate or what documentation had to be used.

I got mine … I just submitted my serial number .. the cost of the TM at BPS and my sales order.

15 hours ago, slonezp said:

Is that teflon tape or metal threads?

Teflon tape but a couple threads look stripped to me as well.

[Bisk1tSnGraV]

2 hours ago, ratman said:

Im pretty sure they are nyloc nuts.I load mine by hand, most boat ramps around here dont allow power loading.

My thoughts are the squeal has to do with the prop design,the in/out play.If you pull throttle back really slow it does not do it.

So they nyloc nut is supposed to give way like that?  I had thought it was just to keep locked into place and there were still threads of the nut that holds to the boat.  I don't have a lot of knowledge so am just asking to gain more info.

[Captain Nimmo]

17 hours ago, "D" said:

Is everyone getting emails from Tracker with the following? I called, but all representatives were busy. It will be great to start getting email statuses!

 

We are pleased to announce that you now can track the status of your boat as it’s scheduled, built and shipped. To do so, just call our Customer Service team at 855.580.0755 and provide your Name, Dealership Name/Location and Date of Purchase. Our team will provide you the most up-to-date information on the status of your boat.

In addition, we’ll email you updates on when your boat is scheduled for production, when it’s completed and when it’s shipped to your dealer. At that point, your dealer will notify you when it’s ready for pickup.

Yes.  I called and they told me my boat won't be ready until November.  I put down my deposit in mid-February and was told the ETA was end of June.  I'm not happy.  Considering dropping it and buying a Lowe instead.

[Pappy3]

45 minutes ago, Bisk1tSnGraV said:

So they nyloc nut is supposed to give way like that?

I'm wondering if the installer couldn't find the right size nut and decided to add teflon tape to make it fit tighter. This would be odd because aren't these guides the same ones used for other boats? I've always used teflon tape to seal pipe or hose threads to keep air or water from leaking.

[Bolar]

17 hours ago, slonezp said:

Is that teflon tape or metal threads?

I just checked mine, they are still holding strong.  It does look like they used nyl-nuts there.  How bad is the fender, it's hard to tell from the picture?

 

[Bisk1tSnGraV]

28 minutes ago, Bolar said:

I just checked mine, they are still holding strong.  It does look like they used nyl-nuts there.  How bad is the fender, it's hard to tell from the picture?

 

It is flared out on that corner that was shown. This pic kinda shows how it flares. I don't have that bottom plate … must be at the launch somewhere.

[Bolar]

14 minutes ago, Bisk1tSnGraV said:

It is flared out on that corner that was shown. This pic kinda shows how it flares. I don't have that bottom plate … must be at the launch somewhere.

 

I've smacked mine around often enough.  I even kind of got stuck on one.  What do you plan to do?  Are you going to go back and look for the plate?

 

 

[Bisk1tSnGraV]

1 minute ago, Bolar said:

 

I've smacked mine around often enough.  I even kind of got stuck on one.  What do you plan to do?  Are you going to go back and look for the plate?

 

 

So the giude bunks are supposed to just break away?  I feel I didn't bump them enough to cause it.  If they are I am going to be in trouble loading in wind I would be in trouble because they both would break away/

[conceptmachine]

1 hour ago, Captain Nimmo said:

Yes.  I called and they told me my boat won't be ready until November.  I put down my deposit in mid-February and was told the ETA was end of June.  I'm not happy.  Considering dropping it and buying a Lowe instead.

that's not right.  I'd find local dealer who has ordered a bunch.  maybe they would have one coming sooner than that.  I called a dealership who had 40 of them coming and with the promos as well.  what I don't understand is why unsold boats are shipped to dealers before sold orders are filled.  makes no sense.

[conceptmachine]

1 hour ago, Bolar said:

I just checked mine, they are still holding strong.  It does look like they used nyl-nuts there.  How bad is the fender, it's hard to tell from the picture?

 

 

 

is this supposed to be engineered to break the nylon threads before bending the trailer?  I wouldn't think so.  if that's the case,  why not a break away spring loaded.   haha, anyway, guess I'll need to find some quality lock nuts.  the lock nuts are so thin, it doesn't allow many threads for holding power.  best option would be to have as many threads grabbed as possible.

[J Francho]

How hard did you hit the guide bunks?  They're not meant to be smacked into.  You center the boat, as you drive onto the trailer.  The guide bunks are to keep the stern from washing out in a cross wind or current.

[Bisk1tSnGraV]

31 minutes ago, J Francho said:

How hard did you hit the guide bunks?  They're not meant to be smacked into.  You center the boat, as you drive onto the trailer.  The guide bunks are to keep the stern from washing out in a cross wind or current.

Not at hardly any speed at all … basically bumped the other one right around forward idle and bow drifted and bumped the other side and it popped.

[J Francho]

Shouldn't break then.

[Bisk1tSnGraV]

1 minute ago, J Francho said:

Shouldn't break then.

That was my thought as well.  Waiting to hear back from my local BPS.  Pretty sure all I will just need the plate, bolts and nuts.

[slonezp]

1 hour ago, J Francho said:

How hard did you hit the guide bunks?  They're not meant to be smacked into.  You center the boat, as you drive onto the trailer.  The guide bunks are to keep the stern from washing out in a cross wind or current.

Thats a crappy design. There should be 2 U bolts holding the base to the frame

[conceptmachine]

43 minutes ago, slonezp said:

Thats a crappy design. There should be 2 U bolts holding the base to the frame

yep,  by how far those plates go past the actual trailer, it looks like that’s what they were shooting to do.  Why make them so wide? Unless it’s parts bin items.

[A-Jay]

2 hours ago, J Francho said:

How hard did you hit the guide bunks?  They're not meant to be smacked into.  You center the boat, as you drive onto the trailer.  The guide bunks are to keep the stern from washing out in a cross wind or current.

We call that  ~ "Coming In Hot !"

A-Jay

 

[slolane]

1 hour ago, slonezp said:

Thats a crappy design. There should be 2 U bolts holding the base to the frame

4 longer grade 8 bolts with lock washers and nuts should solve the problem pretty cheap fix.

[SeriousBlack]

I'm proud to say that yesterday I drove an hour back from picking up my boat and both hub caps are still intact!

[SeriousBlack]

I also took off my snow tires on my truck and guess what?

[SeriousBlack]

19 hours ago, jaimeastin said:

I've get the same squeal!  Happened 2-3 times. Made me cautious

Looks like what I am using.  I like mine so far in the same config.  It has really hoped us find coves to fish on lakes I have never fished before.  The fishing finder works well.  I have a Garmin upfront and the lowrance on the rear deck.  It works out perfectly!  I can getting information form anywhere on the boat.    

 

Very clean setup... I am jeleous that itooks so pretty in your garage and I have mine, lol!  Mine is on the driveway ready to go fishing in the morning.  Taking a comp day.  Will take my puppy and fish all day, hopefully till night fall.  

How was the fishing today? Yes, I have the Garmin echoMap chirp 74SV. I think that's what you have by one of your videos. I got a heck of a deal from BPS when I was there signing for my boat including free install. I can't wait to use it.

[Bolar]

1 hour ago, SeriousBlack said:

I also took off my snow tires on my truck and guess what?

 

Same here .

[Mindspread]

On ‎4‎/‎2‎/‎2018 at 4:47 PM, Bisk1tSnGraV said:

 

Hmmm looks to me that there is too much material on the threads to only be from the ny-loc nuts.

yes you guys are correct ny-loc only has a little bit of nylon on the middle to the end of the nut to keep it from loosening. those nuts that are pictured as well are way to small to leave nylon that high in the fastener. hopefully this post may inspire others to look into this a little bit. maybe there is a bushing or something else in there.

[Bisk1tSnGraV]

 

12 hours ago, Mindspread said:

Hmmm looks to me that there is too much material on the threads to only be from the ny-loc nuts.

yes you guys are correct ny-loc only has a little bit of nylon on the middle to the end of the nut to keep it from loosening. those nuts that are pictured as well are way to small to leave nylon that high in the fastener. hopefully this post may inspire others to look into this a little bit. maybe there is a bushing or something else in there.

After looking at the bolts more closely, it isn't nylon showing on the bolts. It is the metal threads of the nuts.  The bolts themselves look fine and they are Grade 5 bolts.  I will pick up some new washers and nuts this evening and replace the bunk.  I don't have the bottom plate but am hopeful that BPS or Tracker will replace it for me.  But for now the Heritage will be back and ready for the water tonight.

[SeriousBlack]

8 hours ago, Bisk1tSnGraV said:

 

After looking at the bolts more closely, it isn't nylon showing on the bolts. It is the metal threads of the nuts.  The bolts themselves look fine and they are Grade 5 bolts.  I will pick up some new washers and nuts this evening and replace the bunk.  I don't have the bottom plate but am hopeful that BPS or Tracker will replace it for me.  But for now the Heritage will be back and ready for the water tonight.

I wonder if they were cross threaded? At least you'll get back on the water. Let us know how the fishing was!