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  1. Tin Man

    Outboard Mounting Bolts - No washers on Transom Bracket Side?

    My 60hp has individual holes.
  2. Tin Man

    Outboard Mounting Bolts - No washers on Transom Bracket Side?

    I checked my friend's 2023 Suntracker Bass Buggy 18 with 75hp Merc....washers on all 4 bolts outside on transom bracket. Of course its not mounted to a transom, but that should not make a difference on transom bracket side.
  3. Tin Man

    Outboard Mounting Bolts - No washers on Transom Bracket Side?

    I read somewhere years ago..... the bottom mounting bolts go from outside in, as they are underwater and threadless shaft of bolt is preferred with threads only inside of transom......to prevent water entering via threads.
  4. Tin Man

    Outboard Mounting Bolts - No washers on Transom Bracket Side?

    There are brass/bronze nylocks on all 4 bolts. Two bolts go from inside transom, out, two go from outside, in.
  5. Tin Man

    Outboard Mounting Bolts - No washers on Transom Bracket Side?

    I noticed on my new 2023 Tracker Pro Guide V16SC that the OB mounting bolts do not use washers on the outside Transom Bracket side. The inside (inside transom) uses a transom support plate at top with washers and large washers on bottom bolts. I looked at outside transom bracket mounting bolts...
  6. Tin Man

    Gunnel Track on My Alumacraft V16

    Haha....I just looked at pic 4...it does!
  7. Tin Man

    Adding Gunnel Track to Inside of Gunnel...?

    I added the T track to my Alumacraft. I have a another thread that explains how I installed the T track. Yes, the Tracker has the Versatrack system.
  8. Tin Man

    Vehicle Trailer Lights - Work...but not on New Boat?

    Update #2…. Out camping right now on the Colorado River in Parker, AZ. My buddy brought his new Pontoon. We both caught a bass each! My boat stayed home. My truck electrical plug is having problems. Went to connect my trailer’s plug and would not stay locked in unless I pushed the...
  9. Tin Man

    Vehicle Trailer Lights - Work...but not on New Boat?

    Update..... After removing and inspecting my truck's pin connector, ground and positives were all good. No weak connections. Since the flickering was on both my trucks and on the way home with the Sequoia, I started thinking the new 7 pin boat plug. I inspected it and thought I should press...
  10. Tin Man

    New Boat! Picked her up this morning!

    Codes in the service manual would be nice. Let's see what Mr. G says about....Smartcraft gauges, black box, and where to find code info.
  11. Tin Man

    New Boat! Picked her up this morning!

    Do the Smartcraft gauges require the black box that is required for NMEA data to be communicated with FF? I thought of this route (direct to FF) but the $700 black box has me considering the VV. If the Smartcraft Gauge is $250 like the VV and does not require the black box, I may consider it...
  12. Tin Man

    New Boat! Picked her up this morning!

    She's a ..... 2023 Tracker Pro Guide V16SC with a Mercury 60hp 4 stroke. Color: Starlite Blue Options that I ordered: All Woven Floor and Decks and trailer brakes. Now let the tricking-her-out begin! Let's see...... Spare tire and carrier 9" Lowrance HDS Live Maybe a different TM Rod...
  13. Tin Man

    Vehicle Trailer Lights - Work...but not on New Boat?

    Went to pick up my new boat today and trailer lights would not work with my OEM 2003 Ford F350 Super Duty Trailer Connector. Had to leave boat and will go back tomorrow with my second vehicle....a 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 While at BPS, used my round 7 pin plug tester (Round 7 pin to 4 way...
  14. Tin Man

    Alumacraft V14

    Turned out very nice! Love the flooring and Capt chairs. Are you in FL or Downey, CA?
  15. Tin Man

    Mercury Product Protection - Extended Warranty

    Yes, I also received the "Get 5" Mercury promotion that adds 2 additional Gold years to the 3 Platinum that new motors come with. The promotion ended 3-31-23. At first they said I didn;t qualify as I am picking boat up in April. I told them I put money down on boat in March during the...
  16. Tin Man

    Mercury Product Protection - Extended Warranty

    Just wanted to know if those that have purchased this warranty, and have used it, believe it to be well worth the cost. There are both Gold and Platinum versions. Platinum being more expensive and covering more (see attached). The cost for a 60hp is approx. $1300 for an additional 5 years to...
  17. Tin Man

    Where to find aluminum helm ( style as pictured ) for sea nymph conversion to remote steering?

    Consoles look pretty nice.... https://revolutionpd.com/collections/rpd-consoles
  18. Tin Man

    This time of year drives me nuts!

    I feel for you Ray!! Out West here in CA (I live in the desert), we've had one of the, if not the, wettest winters I can remember. We need it, just not all at one time! Our reservoirs and lakes are mostly full (my local reservoirs is being filled as we speak and should be full by the end of...
  19. Tin Man

    Transducer Mounting Options - Screw, Glue or Both?

    Update on option # 2 the Stern Pad. This block uses 3M VHB Tape. Per manufacturer… The Stern Pad material is a proprietary type of polymer. It is formulated for the marine environment (UV stabilization, saltwater resistance, etc.) Epoxy paint on an aluminum boat does not need to be...
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