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  1. J

    David's 2017 Tracker 1542 Build

    I will be looking forward to seeing how you mount your trolling motor. That is where I am at with my 1542 build. That and the fish finder.
  2. J

    Post a picture of your pooch (Mans Best Friend)

    Here are my Vizsla dogs. They would rather be hunting quail, but squirrel will do in the back yard!
  3. J

    Where to keep fish? ? ?

    Okey Doke. . . My boat is not completely finished. Still need to wire-up the new TT, and FF, but Saturday was such an outstanding day, I HAD to go out. Mind you, this was my first time fishing out of a boat. 40 years of stock tanks, and dock fishing. Wow! ! ! What a day. I caught over...
  4. J

    Where to keep fish? ? ?

    Thanks for the info. The two times I went out on my new boat before I started building on it, that is what I did. I brought a cooler of ice, and threw the fish in it as I caught them. I just figured if the big boys have a live well, it must be the way to go. I reckon I'll just go back to...
  5. J

    Where to keep fish? ? ?

    So, with such limited space in a tin boat, and no actual live well, where do I keep my fish? I'm sure there will be may answers, but I need ideas. I've never owned a boat, and this is all new. My Tracker 1542 has a small Wet Well, but it's not very big. Not much room elsewhere in the boat...
  6. J

    David's 2017 Tracker 1542 Build

    Why not use treated wood? ? ? i never heard that.
  7. J

    Different Batteries for TM and FF? ? ?

    Yes, I was planning on running extra wires but was curious what gauge to run. I can't imagine they would be for anything but lights, bilge pump, 2nd FF or something of that nature. So what gauge do you think the extra wires should be?
  8. J

    Different Batteries for TM and FF? ? ?

    Great info guys. It certainly won't hurt to try the one battery first, and then go to two if needed. I have decided to put 2 hatches on each side of the deck. The big battery will go in one of those hatches, so I don't have to run wire all the way to the back. Hopefully, the shorter run for...
  9. J

    Different Batteries for TM and FF? ? ?

    Thanks for the replies, guys! I like the looks of that small battery, and the website says it should get 30-40 hours off of a charge, which I certainly wouldn't need. And inexpensive too!
  10. J

    Different Batteries for TM and FF? ? ?

    OK, I am SO new at this boat stuff! I have read a few threads that reference the interference a FF can get from the TM, if you have them drawing from the same battery. Or at least that's what I think I am reading. I am SO close to finishing my Tracker 1542. I just need to do the electrical...
  11. J

    Jon Boat Geen Spray Paint? ? ?

    Thanks. Got one about a mile away. I'm. Headed there now!
  12. J

    Jon Boat Geen Spray Paint? ? ?

    I need to spray some bare areas on my Tracker 1542. Any one know what color and brand spray paint will match the green on Jon Boats? I got some at Lowes that I thought would match due to the color of the cap, but I was way wrong. Thanks.
  13. J

    What screws to bolt down pedestal base, and board on seat? ?

    Thanks for the info. Got the screws and I'm ready to work. I wish I had access into the seat so I could put bolts and nuts, but I just hate the thought of cutting into the side of the seat, and digging out the floatation material they sprayed in there.
  14. J

    What screws to bolt down pedestal base, and board on seat? ?

    I need to attach the carpeted board to the aluminum seat. What type of screws would you suggest for that. Also, I need to attach the pedestal base to the carpeted board. The base has reset screw heads. What screws do you suggest for that. I know my questions are not very descriptive, but...
  15. J

    Minn Kota Edge vs. MotorGuide X3

    Awesome... thanks. I'm leaning toward Minn Kota.
  16. J

    Minn Kota Edge vs. MotorGuide X3

    Trying to finish up my tracker Topper 1542 build. I have an opportunity to get a Take-Off MotorGuide X3 at Cabelas for a good price. I look at the reviews of the MK Edge and the MG X3 and each has its own negative reviews, with MG having a few more. I am to totally new in the boat owning...
  17. J

    Minn Kota Edge: what length shaft for Tracker Topper 1542

    The Link was very helpful, but yep, WALI4VR made up my mind! I will be getting the 45 inch model. Thanks Guys! ! !
  18. J

    Minn Kota Edge: what length shaft for Tracker Topper 1542

    I just finished my deck, and floor for my new-used boat. Before I screw the deck down, I want to get a new bow mount TM, and get the wires run to the battery. I am looking to get a Minn Kota Edge for my Tracker Topper 1542. What shaft length do I need? The 36 inch or the 45 inch. Notice I...
  19. J

    Tracker 1542 Build Questions

    Great thanks for the info.
  20. J

    Tracker 1542 Build Questions

    Thanks for the info. I have seen the rolls of that carpet. What type of glue did you use?
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