1987 Pro 16 bass tracker rebuild

[thedude]

Wow that is a steal for those seats at that price. Looks like they are selling for $90 right now. I need to pull the trigger on some new seats and don't want to spend a fortune.

 

[Bowlershop]

Wow that is a steal for those seats at that price. Looks like they are selling for $90 right now. I need to pull the trigger on some new seats and don't want to spend a fortune.

Yep, they changed the pattern on the seats. Sold the old ones off at about half price.

 

[Bowlershop]

Time to start doing some work on the motor. Get it running smooth and make it look new.

 

[Bowlershop]

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[Bassman55]

Quick question. If you don't mind could you tell me what type of white paint did you use inside of livewell and bilge area?

Great build!!! I like it!!!!

 

[Bowlershop]

Quick question. If you don't mind could you tell me what type of white paint did you use inside of livewell and bilge area?

Great build!!! I like it!!!!

Thanks! Here’s a pic of the primer and paint I used. This stuff is strong and is super smooth once dry. I did a good 2 coats of primer. Once that dried I did 3 coats of the paint about 15 min in between each coat.

 

[Bassman55]

Thanks Bowlershop. I will try that one.

 

[AnglerRoy]

Looking great! Great craftsmanship.

 

[Bowlershop]

Working on getting the lower unit freshened up.

 

[Bowlershop]

Maiden voyage today. Everything worked and we didn’t sink.

 

[dwjones16]

You do good work Sir!


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[LDUBS]

Your attention to detail really shows. Well done.

 

[thedude]

Terrific! I would think that is a brand new tracker classic if I didn't follow the rebuild thread...

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[onthewater102]

The outboard came out looking brand new too...amazing work sir.

What black paint did you use on that cowl? If I ever get to the end of the rainbow on my decking the motor will be the next item in need of TLC.

 

[mtntop]

Thank you for sharing this with us and providing such detailed photographic progression, nice work!

 

[Bowlershop]

I have a buyer for the boat. He had me add some stuff. GPS/ Depth finder ,anchor system and inboard charger. Oh yeah, CMC trim/tilt as well(I’ll try and get that installed tomorrow)

 

[arcorey]

Phenomenal work on the rebuild. I have the exact same boat and it is in rough shape, but still gets me fish for now. I need to repair the livewells, fix the console, and re-deck it. Your post is inspiration for me although I won't be able to come close to your build, it gives me some ideas of where to start.

 

[Bowlershop]

I was pleasantly suprized with the speed I got out of this 35hp........30.5mph on the gps......

 

[Bowlershop]

I was out last weekend with the new owner of the boat and everything was working great!