Recent content by Goldiegoo

Yeah I fished 3 people numerous times! With 3 people it doesn't even sit low in the water at all to my surprise. I think the weight limitations on these jon boats are low for ultra safety reasons. But realistically I only fish 3 people in the boat around 10 times a year and it does fish fine...

Love this build man I want those Aluminum decks ;)

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Boat is all apart right now because I am ready to start/finish all the electrical stuff. Was able to grab each item and weigh it on a digital scale. 1. Right half front deck w/hatch === 25.7 lbs 2. Left half front deck w/hatch === 28.5 lbs 3. Rear deck with/wood hatch === 29.6...

I will have to start making a weight list it will be interesting to know, thanks for asking. 61 lbs for each of the 3 batteries = 183 lbs 1/2" plywood approx 40 lbs for a single 4x8' sheet used about 2.5 sheets = 100lbs not counting: sealer, staples, glue, and vinyl Minn Kota Powerdrive v2 - I...

Dr. we don't have a pulse...... Charge the defibrillator!! Okay everyone clear!!! Dr. this thread has a pulse!1!11! Thread successfully revived... :shock: OK I have finished a lot more work on the boat, so here are some picture updates. Here I needed to place a 3rd seat in the middle...

Thank you so much for this post Ranchero50! I have the same TM and I need to cut mine exactly like yours. I am so happy I found your thread. :D

Thanks richg99 for the link!

yep it sure does

:D Yes more progress but a very small amount... 1st I cut a hole in the plywood so that I could re-use the original hatch that was in the middle bench made for the live well. I stacked foam on the bottom because there is a drain plug at the bottom that I do not want to mess with, plus the...

I went to u-haul and bought one of their wardrobe boxes so I could make a template - so happy it was such a huge box and covered the whole deck. It was easiest for me to just cut the template with a jigsaw. I cut it down the middle in the center and then just overlapped on top of the...

Thanks TMax27 almost a year later :P I know holy thread revival batman but I am back on the project with a bunch of time on my hands. Here is the trailer stripped down with most of the loose old paint wire brushed off. Was then wiped down with either acetone or mineral spirits I can't...

Awesome build I really enjoyed reading through it. I have a brand new 1542 topper and hate the color. How is the rustoleum holding up? Since my boat has not seen the water and is new I wonder if I can just sand it a little and not use a primer and use the same paint you used? Thanks

Hello guys. Well it has begun I am ready to mod out my new 2013 Tracker Topper 1542. Been reading this awesome forum for many months now and ready to give it a go after seeing so many cool builds. I plan on putting in a front and rear deck and a floor. Also thinking about a livewell in the...

Sweet thanks for answering the questions. I got one more. Where did you buy your alkyd spar varnish and what size I am also doing a rear deck and side walls. We live so close to Home Depot and Lowes heheheh. Last June for me was so good on topwater at the dam. Get some poppers!