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Post by saltydawg44 on Jul 4, 2023 13:59:27 GMT -5
I recently picked up a reasonably good galvanized trailer at a decent price. Along with it came a 28 year old 17' Tracker Bass Boat that was a good candidate for the county landfill. But it did have a title, so I might make something out of it. Already gone are the console, the decks, and all the nasty carpeting that covered everything. Plans are to completely gut it and have it mostly all open with just a forward raised deck with storage underneath, and a bench seat in the rear for tiller steering.
Progress is slow, with a lot of cutting to go. I'll add some pics as I go along.
07 July update .... Still cutting away the "bass boat" interior.
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Post by richm on Jul 4, 2023 21:05:05 GMT -5
Off to a good start.
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Post by swampdog on Jul 7, 2023 6:14:31 GMT -5
Nothing like a project with pics. Good luck.
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Post by cyclist on Jul 20, 2023 8:21:18 GMT -5
Looking good! Customizing a goner is very satisfying. Ultimate recycle!
Keep us updated with your progress...its very cool.
Do you have a motor?
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Post by saltydawg44 on Jul 29, 2023 11:54:31 GMT -5
Looking good! Customizing a goner is very satisfying. Ultimate recycle! Keep us updated with your progress...its very cool. Do you have a motor?
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Post by osceola on Sept 24, 2023 14:10:50 GMT -5
Saltydog that Tracker is a very lucky vessel! She has more float time ahead of her. Nice!
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Post by saltydawg44 on Sept 24, 2023 22:43:19 GMT -5
Saltydog that Tracker is a very lucky vessel! She has more float time ahead of her. Nice!  |
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Post by stc1993 on Oct 21, 2023 13:04:14 GMT -5
Looks good SD44
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Post by saltydawg44 on Jan 7, 2024 23:11:09 GMT -5
January 7 update
I can't lift motors like I used to, I guess they're heavier these days. So I had to use a chain hoist on one of my oak trees in order to transfer the 30 horse Suzuki over to the aluminum Manatee gigging boat.
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Lowered it onto the transom and partially held in place with its screw clamps
Got it wired up and thru bolted to the transom. It runs fine in the bait tank!
Getting closer to sea trials. The trailer needs new LED lights and the guide on poles attached. The lights on it now were just magnetic ones that I used to get it home from Spring Hill.
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Post by cadman on Jan 8, 2024 7:19:15 GMT -5
Very nice looking boat. Great job.
I know what you mean about stuff getting heavier as you get older.
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Post by richm on Jan 8, 2024 17:00:26 GMT -5
Coming along nicely.
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