1993 Bass Tracker Pro 17 Restoration Project

[DarynCashmark]

I decided on the Custom Coat brand bedliner (also sold as U - Pol and Raptor) because they have many tint able colors readily available on their website with many convenient packages available. The Custom Coat also had really good reviews. I might have used another brand called "Al's Liner", as it also had some really good reviews, but it was only easily available in white, gray, and black.

 

[DarynCashmark]

I think it turned out pretty good. I really killed myself on the prep. Everyone always says that if you are going to have problems, it will probably be because of inadequate prep.

 

[DarynCashmark]

I finally got some more time to post some progress photos. I wanted to show how the console turned out. I think it looks pretty good, especially given the other options that I was looking at.

 

[DarynCashmark]

I was able to get a fair amount of work done this week. We are usually slow at work this time of year so I was able to play hooky and work on the boat a little...

Got the console 98% done...

 

[trackerpuzzle]

Looking great man ,
that polish job should give anyone trying to squeeze in on your fishing hole a sunburn 8)
Console looks cool!

 

[JMill]

Awesome job! I like the console alot! Mine is pretty banged up so I guess I'll be trying my hand at fiberglass work soon too. I bought some of the spray can bed liner for some spots on my boat, but after seeing how yours came out I'm second guessing going the cheap route! lol

 

[DarynCashmark]

Trackerpuzzle:
That is funny! We have been joking around about whether or not it will scare the fish away. I say it is just like a giant piece of bling on a spinner bait... :shock:

 

[DarynCashmark]

Jmill:
Ya, I wasn't sure if I was going to like the bedliner on the console at first, but didn't really know how else to fix it either... LOL. I am pretty happy with it now. I will let you know how it looks by July or so.

 

[DarynCashmark]

Well, I have had a fair amount of time to work on the boat lately, and I have made some pretty good progress. I thought that I should probably get the thread caught up.

 

[DarynCashmark]

Hey, the LED's are working so far. Should look pretty cool, and draw a relatively low amount of power...

 

[DarynCashmark]

Next up is installing a new permanent 12 gallon fuel tank. It is replacing a 6 gallon "above deck" style. It was actually really cool when it comes to winterizing the boat, but the fuel gauge didn't work and the boat burns more gas than you would think, even with a just a 25 HP on the back!

 

[DarynCashmark]

Next up is carpeting the rest of the aluminum surfaces in the hull...

 

[DarynCashmark]

Work continues...

 

[DarynCashmark]

More carpeting work...

 

[DarynCashmark]

Had to cut some 2" block foam for under the sides. Sorry, I forgot the pics of that...

Got all of the carpeting done... finally... Woo hoo!!! No... really... woo hoo! Thought the carpeting would never end!!!

I also added a couple of extra pedestal seat mounts up front so I can take may granddaughter fishing and keep her close by.

 

[DarynCashmark]

I guess I have stalled long enough.. I am going to have to wire up the console...

 

[DarynCashmark]

I am getting kind of worried... All of the electrical stuff worked first time with no problems. That never happens... :shock:

 

[DarynCashmark]

I am getting kind of excited as I am starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for the encouragement so far!!! I probably won't be able to get much more done for a week, or so, but I will post more photos as I am able to.

 

[dtbrake]

Forgive me if you mentioned this before, but you did shark hide the hull after polishing right?

 

[bthompson92]

Man that thing is turning out great! Good job