Tracker 2018 Heritage/2019 Classic edition boat

[Mw Michaelis]

5th 4th and 3rd largest lakes in cali

[jaimeastin]

Not trying to promote..  just want to share some relevant videos to the group.

 

Polishing the Heritage/Classic 

 

 

Bimini Top Setup

 

[FreeDivr]

Picked up my new Classic last weekend and promptly got her out on the water to start motor break in. Ran like a dream, plenty of room with both the kids and me. Couldn’t be happier!!!

 

Too windy this weekend so spent some time installing a new two bank battery charger and also moved the gas tank to the opposite side to help with weight distribution for when I’m solo. 

 

Just a darn good boat boat for the price in my opinion!!!

 

[Brad Cayton]

Congratulations!!!!

 I ordered mine in April and its supposed to be here mid August. After reading some stories I have my fingers crossed it makes it before the snow flakes start falling!

[FreeDivr]

5 hours ago, Brad Cayton said:

Congratulations!!!!

 I ordered mine in April and its supposed to be here mid August. After reading some stories I have my fingers crossed it makes it before the snow flakes start falling!

Absolutely worth the wait, I even find myself stopping by the garage just to mess around with it lol. Everything so far has worked great, build quality is excellent, a lot of comments from friends/family regarding how great the boat is as well. It feels good having something that’s nice, affordable, has everything we need, I think you’ll be happy with your purchase.

[jaimeastin]

4 hours ago, FreeDivr said:

Absolutely worth the wait, I even find myself stopping by the garage just to mess around with it lol. Everything so far has worked great, build quality is excellent, a lot of comments from friends/family regarding how great the boat is as well. It feels good having something that’s nice, affordable, has everything we need, I think you’ll be happy with your purchase.

Tell me about it... I find myself working on it almost weekly.

 

I am constantly putting gear I am using in the foot Controller tray when I a moving from spot to spot so it stays.  I bought this cupholder from BPS for $5 on sale.  It is mounted on a sheet of kydex.  Now I can put my lures, bait, drink, etc right in front of me.  

[Mw Michaelis]

Well I sure hope the idiot that took the batteries gas tanks and sonars put them to good use. Sure wished I knew when they broke in I would look on the cameras and see if I can gt a good picture of them. Guess I will need to have a front put on the front of the carport.

It is enclosed 3 sides guess now it will b all 4 sides with a roll up and alarmed.

Guess bps I go to get new electronics and tanks.

[jaimeastin]

12 hours ago, Mw Michaelis said:

Well I sure hope the idiot that took the batteries gas tanks and sonars put them to good use. Sure wished I knew when they broke in I would look on the cameras and see if I can gt a good picture of them. Guess I will need to have a front put on the front of the carport.

It is enclosed 3 sides guess now it will b all 4 sides with a roll up and alarmed.

Guess bps I go to get new electronics and tanks.

I hate to hear this.  I know it was just "material"... But it was your personal property.  Man.

 

If I caught someone violating me, man... Lets just say I hope they don't for both our sakes.

 

Check Craigslist, letgo, OfferUp, and talk to other fishermen to see if some is trying to unload or had a lot of new stuff.  

 

Finally as much as I think just kind of way I would teach this person a lesson, I need to learn from your experience.  I will be. Creating a l lock for my boat rear hatches TODAY!  I always thought it would be someone taking my gas... But the batteries too?  I keep my boat on the driveway.  I have cameras and all, but it does not prevent anyone from trying.  

 

Good luck!

[boostr]

I remove all electronics from my boat, I have a quick release for my Maxxum trolling motor and run a chain and lock thru it and the steering wheel. Lock all my hatches. I took pictures of all my equipment I have on the boat so in case stuff does get stolen I have proof and my homeowners insurance should cover it... I hope lol

[jaimeastin]

1 hour ago, boostr said:

I remove all electronics from my boat, I have a quick release for my Maxxum trolling motor and run a chain and lock thru it and the steering wheel. Lock all my hatches. I took pictures of all my equipment I have on the boat so in case stuff does get stolen I have proof and my homeowners insurance should cover it... I hope lol

 

Man, the maxxum is heavy.  I used to use a lock on my edge and I would sometimes remove it.  I have yet to remove my maxxum.  I will put a lock on it again.  I keep all of my sonar screens off of the boat.  hatch is locked... but the rear hatch has no lock...  I will be adding TWO locks to my rear hatch so that my batteries and gas is protected a little more.

 

By boat is secured by trailer locks in the hitch, a hitch pin lock is on the breakaway tongue, and I use a wheel lock on one of the wheels.  my bedroom window overlooks my boat and my dog is very keen.  If I saw someone... they better HOPE they are out of my sights :0

[boostr]

1 hour ago, jaimeastin said:

 

Man, the maxxum is heavy.  I used to use a lock on my edge and I would sometimes remove it.  I have yet to remove my maxxum.  I will put a lock on it again.  I keep all of my sonar screens off of the boat.  hatch is locked... but the rear hatch has no lock...  I will be adding TWO locks to my rear hatch so that my batteries and gas is protected a little more.

 

By boat is secured by trailer locks in the hitch, a hitch pin lock is on the breakaway tongue, and I use a wheel lock on one of the wheels.  my bedroom window overlooks my boat and my dog is very keen.  If I saw someone... they better HOPE they are out of my sights :0

Yea that Maxxum IS heavy, used take of the boat and carry it to the garage... that was short lived. Now I just put it on the floor with the head at the steering wheel.  I have a chain running thru one of the wheels and over the leaf spring, and 2 trailer coupler locks.

[Mw Michaelis]

Thanks

Yea my setup is one of them metal carports enclosed 3 sides. It is on the ide of my house behind a pair of gates the walls are 6 foot tall overall height I believe is 9 foot top of gates is 7 foot so its not seen easily from the street. you can see the top of carport. boat you would have to climb up on fence to see it.

Gates are made of square tubing and have two drop rods for bottom going into the ground and a sliding bar with lock on top. I also have cameras all around my house but the issue is it stores data for 10 days and I have no clue when they did this. been looking as much as i can trying to see but nothing so far.  Pretty bad I guess I need to check my boat every day. never had this issue before.

Called the carport company today going be another grand for enclosing front with a roll up door but its going to happen.

then I will have the alarm company alarm the door on it too.

[Timmyh1]

Hey all, should hopefully have my classic in the next few weeks. Fingers crossed.

 

im wondering if there is anyway to install a fuel gauge in the center console. Anyone looked into this?

 

cheers

[jaimeastin]

1 hour ago, Timmyh1 said:

Hey all, should hopefully have my classic in the next few weeks. Fingers crossed.

 

im wondering if there is anyway to install a fuel gauge in the center console. Anyone looked into this?

 

cheers

 

Happy for you!!!  Can't wait to get some new blood and activity on the thread.

 

I have looked into to it, but I will wait until I make my mind up on the larger, permanent tank.  I current just check and sometimes use the vessel view app on my phone.  To use Vessel view, you have to add on a module: https://publications.brunswick.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VV-MM

 

Vessel view could be a better investment in the long run.  We can check our engine hours, track services, get engine error codes, get a better estimate of fuel range, and more!  It gives a lot of us peace of mind that we know what up with our boats.  The dealer will most likely charge you to read codes.  This app has the reall engine hours, not a guess or an add on timer that could be off.

 

A lot of us got in on a promotion to get it for $150 a few months ago...

 

The promotion has ended, but here it is on ebay, brand new for $175

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercury-Smartcraft-Vessel-View-Mobile-Kit-8M0115080-New-OEM-iOS-or-Android/232712843454?epid=590340626&hash=item362ec430be:g:dpIAAOSwrXdauqu~

 

This is the same company I purchased mine from.  It came in perfect and brand new.  It's $25 more now, but still a good deal.  It is very easy to install!  I have a video showing the install, but there are others with a detailed video of how to install it.  It is a 10 minute job.

 

[YRUNVS]

My experience is that you would have to be driving around non stop for 4+ hours to use the gas in a full tank. I have been out fishing numerous times and am amazed on how little gas we use. The gas tank supplied seems more than plenty if you are fishing and using the trolling motor. 

[FreeDivr]

On 6/19/2019 at 8:17 PM, YRUNVS said:

My experience is that you would have to be driving around non stop for 4+ hours to use the gas in a full tank. I have been out fishing numerous times and am amazed on how little gas we use. The gas tank supplied seems more than plenty if you are fishing and using the trolling motor. 

I agree with this post, I will state up front my overall hours are not as high as others here, just got my baby four weeks ago lol, but the fuel consumption seems excellent. Last trip out we wondered around quite a bit, probably 3/4 full throttle most the time and came back in mid day, used a quarter tank. I was considering a two gallon portable gas tank to throw in on days I think I may be out all day “just in case” but probably won’t need it. My two cents

[jaimeastin]

3 hours ago, FreeDivr said:

I agree with this post, I will state up front my overall hours are not as high as others here, just got my baby four weeks ago lol, but the fuel consumption seems excellent. Last trip out we wondered around quite a bit, probably 3/4 full throttle most the time and came back in mid day, used a quarter tank. I was considering a two gallon portable gas tank to throw in on days I think I may be out all day “just in case” but probably won’t need it. My two cents

My extra fuel tank is just to fill up the boat or truck when I want to go fishing right now with no stops.  I fish 3 + times a week.  

 

This engine saves gas!  I have never come close to running out.

 

Just be sure to be a fuel stabilizer in with each fill as the gas will last so dang long. 

 

@FreeDivr put a hose clamp on the fuel line...  the only issue I had with the tank is that the fuel line fell off inside the team. That made me think I was running out of gas or engine was failing because the boat would not stay cranked up.

 

See post: https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/199951-tracker-2018-heritage2019-classic-edition-boat/?do=findComment&comment=2356884

 

 

[ratman]

On 6/19/2019 at 7:19 PM, jaimeastin said:

 

Happy for you!!!  Can't wait to get some new blood and activity on the thread.

 

I have looked into to it, but I will wait until I make my mind up on the larger, permanent tank.  I current just check and sometimes use the vessel view app on my phone.  To use Vessel view, you have to add on a module: https://publications.brunswick.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VV-MM

 

Vessel view could be a better investment in the long run.  We can check our engine hours, track services, get engine error codes, get a better estimate of fuel range, and more!  It gives a lot of us peace of mind that we know what up with our boats.  The dealer will most likely charge you to read codes.  This app has the reall engine hours, not a guess or an add on timer that could be off.

 

A lot of us got in on a promotion to get it for $150 a few months ago...

 

The promotion has ended, but here it is on ebay, brand new for $175

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercury-Smartcraft-Vessel-View-Mobile-Kit-8M0115080-New-OEM-iOS-or-Android/232712843454?epid=590340626&hash=item362ec430be:g:dpIAAOSwrXdauqu~

 

This is the same company I purchased mine from.  It came in perfect and brand new.  It's $25 more now, but still a good deal.  It is very easy to install!  I have a video showing the install, but there are others with a detailed video of how to install it.  It is a 10 minute job.

 

Thanks for the heads up.Installed mine yesterday,super simple.Love all the things you can monitor and look at,and now I dont even have to pop the top to check my hours on a little meter.Not a vital component but definitly a cool one.One of those times you love modern technology.

[Bolar]

Went out this morning got to my spot and dropped the trolling motor and immediately heard a terrible grinding noise.  I took the prop off and I had a broken shear pin.  It actually broke in three pieces.  With no spare, I took out the center section that was in the motor shaft.  I used the outer sections slid them in half way and made it work for the remainder of the day.  I was careful to keep the prop off the bottom and out of the weeds.  New parts on order as soon as I got home.  Always an adventure .

[jaimeastin]

3 hours ago, Bolar said:

Went out this morning got to my spot and dropped the trolling motor and immediately heard a terrible grinding noise.  I took the prop off and I had a broken shear pin.  It actually broke in three pieces.  With no spare, I took out the center section that was in the motor shaft.  I used the outer sections slid them in half way and made it work for the remainder of the day.  I was careful to keep the prop off the bottom and out of the weeds.  New parts on order as soon as I got home.  Always an adventure .

I found a prop kit a couple years ago for $3.  I got them and happy that I had spare pins.  When I replaced the stock prop with the weedless one, my original pin was broken.  I changed it then.  Those pins just break.

 

Good fix on the water!!!

[FreeDivr]

51 minutes ago, jaimeastin said:

I found a prop kit a couple years ago for $3.  I got them and happy that I had spare pins.  When I replaced the stock prop with the weedless one, my original pin was broken.  I changed it then.  Those pins just break.

 

Good fix on the water!!!

Are they just a general kit? Figure I better grab one.

[Bolar]

11 hours ago, jaimeastin said:

I found a prop kit a couple years ago for $3.  I got them and happy that I had spare pins.  When I replaced the stock prop with the weedless one, my original pin was broken.  I changed it then.  Those pins just break.

 

Good fix on the water!!!

 

I measured the pieces I had.  The pin is 1/8" in diameter.   You think they would be metric.  Anyhow, I'm looking to get some 1/8 stainless and cut my own. 

 

I ordered the weedless prop while I was ordering things.  The original prop chops weeds pretty well, but if figured what the heck, I'll get that and see how it does. 

 

 

10 hours ago, FreeDivr said:

Are they just a general kit? Figure I better grab one.

Prop nut kit A (MKP-9)

 

[jaimeastin]

@Bolar

 

The weedless prop actually works.  I got in some nasty stuff with the original prop.  I purchased the weedless prop the very next day.  I made a big difference.

[ratman]

On 6/25/2019 at 5:00 PM, Bolar said:

Went out this morning got to my spot and dropped the trolling motor and immediately heard a terrible grinding noise.  I took the prop off and I had a broken shear pin.  It actually broke in three pieces.  With no spare, I took out the center section that was in the motor shaft.  I used the outer sections slid them in half way and made it work for the remainder of the day.  I was careful to keep the prop off the bottom and out of the weeds.  New parts on order as soon as I got home.  Always an adventure .

made mine out of stainless.the ones from minn kota are junk.youjust keep having to replace them.

[Bolar]

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 I 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.