HolyBass Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 4 hours ago, Jrt said: I got the vip # when I picked up the boat. Dealer said call him if I didn’t get the email within 10 days, I didn’t so gave him a call. Two days after got actual card in the mail, got to say dealer was great all the way through the buying process. Cincinnati Bass Pro Shop. Hey HolyBass does your boat cover still fit with the trolling motor you have? I upgraded to a Minnkota powerdrive with Ipilot and no way will the cover will fit. Guess I will sell it, if anyone needs another cover will make you a great deal... Yes the cover fits. Its a tighter fit tho. I had to use the quick release mount to make it fit with the trolling motor on. The quick release mount allowed me to mount same position as the minn kota edge. It wouldnt fit if i didnt use the quick release. Quote
Mindspread Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 So I was fishing this weekend and I had a couple fish in the live well. I wanted to drain and refill the live well so the fish would have fresh cool water for the journey home. After loading the boat on the trailer, the transom is still in the water mind you. I drained about half the water from the live well then turned on the pump and nothing.the pump is not powerful enough to lift water at angles apparently it needs to be relatively flat. so I had to fill the live well with my smaller cooler I had on board for worms. Quote
Bolar Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Mindspread said: So I was fishing this weekend and I had a couple fish in the live well. I wanted to drain and refill the live well so the fish would have fresh cool water for the journey home. After loading the boat on the trailer, the transom is still in the water mind you. I drained about half the water from the live well then turned on the pump and nothing.the pump is not powerful enough to lift water at angles apparently it needs to be relatively flat. so I had to fill the live well with my smaller cooler I had on board for worms. Hmm, you would think it wouldn't make that much of a difference. Did you try unscrewing the aerator a little to unrestrict the flow a little more? I haven't used mine much. I've been using it as a cooler, which uninsulated, it makes a terrible cooler . Quote
Pappy3 Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Bolar said: So I was fishing this weekend ... The dealer explained to me when I purchased the boat that the aerator may not pump water to the live well due to an air-locked pump. She recommended backing the boat up while in the water to force water into the pump in order to break the air-lock. This may have been the situation here. 3 Quote
Mindspread Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 My first thought was I had the airator to tight but it did not matter. Witch position it was in. I had also thought of backing back off the trailer but I was hot and ready to get out if the sun. Funny the guy who helped me at my bass pro said the tank would fill automaticly, needless to say he was not the most knowledgeable on the bass tracker. Quote
jaimeastin Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 On 6/12/2018 at 4:11 AM, Jrt said: I got the vip # when I picked up the boat. Dealer said call him if I didn’t get the email within 10 days, I didn’t so gave him a call. Two days after got actual card in the mail, got to say dealer was great all the way through the buying process. Cincinnati Bass Pro Shop. Hey HolyBass does your boat cover still fit with the trolling motor you have? I upgraded to a Minnkota powerdrive with Ipilot and no way will the cover will fit. Guess I will sell it, if anyone needs another cover will make you a great deal... Silly, but I must ask... Are you starting from the bow of the boat? There is a pocket for the trolling motor. Maybe adjust the height/depth of the trolling motor. I would imagine that the cover should fit over it. Quote
Jrt Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 The dealer installed the trolling motor and you can see from the pic it crosses the bow. Really about the only way it could be done. Quote
Bolar Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 Last week I was fishing in the rain. When I came home I noticed the rear storage compartment was a little wet in side so I took my PFD's and other gear out and left the lid open to dry. Yesterday when I was out I opened my seat storage and noticed it was wet in there. I kind of figured with the channel that runs on the top and it all being plastic, it would keep dry in the rain. Nope. It was sunny and warm so I opened all my compartment lids and laid out all my gear to properly air dry. It was only me so it was no big deal. So I made another rookie mistake, if your caught in some rain open all your compartment lids and dry everything out when you get home. Interestingly my forward storage was the only space to remain dry, but I had it open anyway. I was lucky nothing mildewed . So yeah, just throwing that out there. YMMV. 1 Quote
Russ E Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 36 minutes ago, Bolar said: Last week I was fishing in the rain. When I came home I noticed the rear storage compartment was a little wet in side so I took my PFD's and other gear out and left the lid open to dry. Yesterday when I was out I opened my seat storage and noticed it was wet in there. I kind of figured with the channel that runs on the top and it all being plastic, it would keep dry in the rain. Nope. It was sunny and warm so I opened all my compartment lids and laid out all my gear to properly air dry. It was only me so it was no big deal. So I made another rookie mistake, if your caught in some rain open all your compartment lids and dry everything out when you get home. Interestingly my forward storage was the only space to remain dry, but I had it open anyway. I was lucky nothing mildewed . So yeah, just throwing that out there. YMMV. Unfortunately that is the case with a lot of boats. It is not just trackers. Out of the last 3 I have owned, my current boat is the first to have true dry storage. 1 Quote
Jrt Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 Yes hard to find one that’s totally water proof. I put plastic storage containers with lids in the storage compartments for things I really want to keep dry. Yesterday was the first time I took the Hertaige out, let me explained a little. I bought it Feb. 6th wasn’t scheduled to get it till mid June. dealer called May 1st said it was on it’s way. Picked up May 5, I was a happy camper.. while waiting for numbers and paperwork a week later I did something to my knee! Getting old sucks was in terrible pain wasn’t able to walk for a couple weeks and 6 weeks later good enough to give the boat a try.. Backed in the water yesterday and went to prim the bulb and noticed water in the boat, not a lot but still? Took off about 5 minuets in the motor died, oh great. Could not keep it running seemed to be starved for gas, tried all I know made sure tank was vented and checked all the connections but nothing was working. Primer bulb was being sucked flat so told me fuel pump was working just seemed like it had a air lock but just couldn’t get to go. Trolling Motored back to the dock and by the way water was coming in and was running bilge all the way back. Here I am old guy with a bum knee alone no motor and boat taking on water, great first trip. Great guy putting in helped me get it back on the trailer. Went home called bass pro they told me to bring it in, took the hour and twenty minute drive and dropped it off, 2 hours later they called to come get it. They said the fitting came loose in the tank and was bad. They filled up boat up with water and said it didn’t have any leaks. Took it back to the lake, backed in and boat started to fill with water. Back on trailer and home. I tilted boat all the way forward and filled with water, the livewell over flow drain on the side started leaking big time. Called bass pro drove it back down they are fixing it. So close to 6 hours driving back and fourth to BP pretty much did me in. They said they would get it today but maybe go back tomorrow or Monday. Minor little things don’t bug me I know this boat will be great when the little things get worked out. Just wish dealer was closer. 1 Quote
ratman Posted June 16, 2018 Posted June 16, 2018 20 hours ago, Zigkx said: Are the boat covers trailerable? yes,they are towable. Quote
Tim64 Posted June 17, 2018 Posted June 17, 2018 Went out for the second time today and I am very pleased with the boat. I have fished the local lakes for 40+ years in modified rowboats and dingys with trolling motors and 9hp 2 strokes. This is by far the nicest ride I have ever owned. Everything works as it should and it has everything I need. I know it is not a high end boat, but to me it is like a Cadillac. One thing it really made me notice is that the lakes around here are small, I get end to end in minutes. Looking forward to exploring bigger lakes. Quote
grizzy Posted June 17, 2018 Posted June 17, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 5:24 PM, Jrt said: Yes hard to find one that’s totally water proof. I put plastic storage containers with lids in the storage compartments for things I really want to keep dry. Yesterday was the first time I took the Hertaige out, let me explained a little. I bought it Feb. 6th wasn’t scheduled to get it till mid June. dealer called May 1st said it was on it’s way. Picked up May 5, I was a happy camper.. while waiting for numbers and paperwork a week later I did something to my knee! Getting old sucks was in terrible pain wasn’t able to walk for a couple weeks and 6 weeks later good enough to give the boat a try.. Backed in the water yesterday and went to prim the bulb and noticed water in the boat, not a lot but still? Took off about 5 minuets in the motor died, oh great. Could not keep it running seemed to be starved for gas, tried all I know made sure tank was vented and checked all the connections but nothing was working. Primer bulb was being sucked flat so told me fuel pump was working just seemed like it had a air lock but just couldn’t get to go. Trolling Motored back to the dock and by the way water was coming in and was running bilge all the way back. Here I am old guy with a bum knee alone no motor and boat taking on water, great first trip. Great guy putting in helped me get it back on the trailer. Went home called bass pro they told me to bring it in, took the hour and twenty minute drive and dropped it off, 2 hours later they called to come get it. They said the fitting came loose in the tank and was bad. They filled up boat up with water and said it didn’t have any leaks. Took it back to the lake, backed in and boat started to fill with water. Back on trailer and home. I tilted boat all the way forward and filled with water, the livewell over flow drain on the side started leaking big time. Called bass pro drove it back down they are fixing it. So close to 6 hours driving back and fourth to BP pretty much did me in. They said they would get it today but maybe go back tomorrow or Monday. Minor little things don’t bug me I know this boat will be great when the little things get worked out. Just wish dealer was closer. Sorry to hear about your first venture out...not a good first impression. Look forward to hearing more details about the cause of the water coming in.. Quote
Jrt Posted June 18, 2018 Posted June 18, 2018 Grizzly, I have owned a lot of boats and several way more expensive and even those boats had a few minor things wrong. I don’t let small things bother me. Everything is only minor and will be fixed and I just know this is a great boat and probably my last. The water leak is just the live well over flow fitting on the side of the boat, probably just needs tightened up was goin to do it myself but figured let them that’s what the warranty is for. 2 Quote
jaimeastin Posted June 19, 2018 Posted June 19, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 7:58 AM, Bolar said: Last week I was fishing in the rain. When I came home I noticed the rear storage compartment was a little wet in side so I took my PFD's and other gear out and left the lid open to dry. Yesterday when I was out I opened my seat storage and noticed it was wet in there. I kind of figured with the channel that runs on the top and it all being plastic, it would keep dry in the rain. Nope. It was sunny and warm so I opened all my compartment lids and laid out all my gear to properly air dry. It was only me so it was no big deal. So I made another rookie mistake, if your caught in some rain open all your compartment lids and dry everything out when you get home. Interestingly my forward storage was the only space to remain dry, but I had it open anyway. I was lucky nothing mildewed . So yeah, just throwing that out there. YMMV. Yeah, I keep StarBrite NoDamp in my main storage compartment. I keep the PFD in the $15 bass pro boat bag. I always leave the hatches open to air dry when I can. We left my wife's tackle bag in the boat storage and it had mildew all over it. I learned my lesson. That compartment is not watertight. I have an orange storage box that I sometimes keep my electronics in when in storage. Now, there never any moisture damage. I just dump the starbrite container every now and then. It always has water in it. It is even more important to use when the boat cover is on. My front storage hatch houses my anchors. I use the bass pro anchor bags. They keep my anchor, rope, etc. I leave them out to dry when I get home as well. I haven't experienced water getting into the front hatch either. On 6/15/2018 at 2:24 PM, Jrt said: Yes hard to find one that’s totally water proof. I put plastic storage containers with lids in the storage compartments for things I really want to keep dry. Yesterday was the first time I took the Hertaige out, let me explained a little. I bought it Feb. 6th wasn’t scheduled to get it till mid June. dealer called May 1st said it was on it’s way. Picked up May 5, I was a happy camper.. while waiting for numbers and paperwork a week later I did something to my knee! Getting old sucks was in terrible pain wasn’t able to walk for a couple weeks and 6 weeks later good enough to give the boat a try.. Backed in the water yesterday and went to prim the bulb and noticed water in the boat, not a lot but still? Took off about 5 minuets in the motor died, oh great. Could not keep it running seemed to be starved for gas, tried all I know made sure tank was vented and checked all the connections but nothing was working. Primer bulb was being sucked flat so told me fuel pump was working just seemed like it had a air lock but just couldn’t get to go. Trolling Motored back to the dock and by the way water was coming in and was running bilge all the way back. Here I am old guy with a bum knee alone no motor and boat taking on water, great first trip. Great guy putting in helped me get it back on the trailer. Went home called bass pro they told me to bring it in, took the hour and twenty minute drive and dropped it off, 2 hours later they called to come get it. They said the fitting came loose in the tank and was bad. They filled up boat up with water and said it didn’t have any leaks. Took it back to the lake, backed in and boat started to fill with water. Back on trailer and home. I tilted boat all the way forward and filled with water, the livewell over flow drain on the side started leaking big time. Called bass pro drove it back down they are fixing it. So close to 6 hours driving back and fourth to BP pretty much did me in. They said they would get it today but maybe go back tomorrow or Monday. Minor little things don’t bug me I know this boat will be great when the little things get worked out. Just wish dealer was closer. Yeah, I am taking mine in this Saturday to be checked for leaks... It has to be the drain for the live well. I am also getting the carpet glued down. In all of the heat, my carpet is coming up everywhere. 1 Quote
Jrt Posted June 19, 2018 Posted June 19, 2018 They called today, told me they took the live well out and straightened out the the overflow fitting and tightened it also added silicone to it. Said they water tested it and all is good. Will pick up tomorrow. 1 Quote
Bolar Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 22 hours ago, jaimeastin said: Yeah, I keep StarBrite NoDamp in my main storage compartment. I keep the PFD in the $15 bass pro boat bag. I always leave the hatches open to air dry when I can. We left my wife's tackle bag in the boat storage and it had mildew all over it. I learned my lesson. That compartment is not watertight. I have an orange storage box that I sometimes keep my electronics in when in storage. Now, there never any moisture damage. I just dump the starbrite container every now and then. It always has water in it. It is even more important to use when the boat cover is on. My front storage hatch houses my anchors. I use the bass pro anchor bags. They keep my anchor, rope, etc. I leave them out to dry when I get home as well. I haven't experienced water getting into the front hatch either. Yeah, I am taking mine in this Saturday to be checked for leaks... It has to be the drain for the live well. I am also getting the carpet glued down. In all of the heat, my carpet is coming up everywhere. My front storage I keep my tackle. My port seat I keep the seat posts, and a small tool box. The starboard seat with the fire extinguisher, I have a first aid kit, my flare gun, and a Plaino box with my paperwork in it. The rear storage I keep my PFD's, anchor, and extra line(kind of a catch all space). The rear of the boat the only thing I have added is a pair of Taylor fenders. I still have to give them a try. The Bass Pro anchor bag is a cheap and nice way to store the anchor and line. I will usually leave it out at the end of the day, and stow it a day or two later after it's dried nice. So far so good on my carpet. It does get hot barefoot ! 1 Quote
Bolar Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 1 hour ago, SeriousBlack said: I still have my hubcaps! I'm running with both of mine . 1 Quote
Bolar Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 BTW I had the hub caps off while I checked the lugs and gave the bearings a couple shots of grease. The inside of the caps look no different now than when I brought it home . Quote
Jrt Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 We’re they hard to get off? When I took mine off to do the same they were on real tight. I had to work at it to get them off. Quote
Bolar Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 I put a paper towel on the edge of a pry bar, so I don't scratch everything up. Quote
jaimeastin Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 Added new lights to my FJ mainly because I fish in the evenings and leave the ramp at night. One night I didn't leave until 1AM. The lights work great for backing down the ramp and putting things away once the boat is off of the trailer. 3 Quote
jaimeastin Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 On 6/19/2018 at 4:13 PM, Jrt said: They called today, told me they took the live well out and straightened out the the overflow fitting and tightened it also added silicone to it. Said they water tested it and all is good. Will pick up tomorrow. Dropping my boat off Saturday morning. I will tell them to seal the live well drain as that is the only place unless the hull has a leak. They are also gluing the carpet down. We have a wedding to go to Saturday and maybe I will take the kayak out on sunday… I will miss my boat... sobs). I guess will have time to edit my videos Quote
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