1997 Tracker Pro Team 17 overhaul

[Prowelder]

I'm curious how much you'd charge to do the exact same build if someone provided the same hull


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At least a couple grand

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What state are you in?


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Virginia beach Virginia

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[Prowelder]

Finally got around to installing the red rope lights under my side rails!

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[oobuck]

I like them what brand and where did you get them I would like to get them in blue oh and how much

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[Prowelder]

I like them what brand and where did you get them I would like to get them in blue oh and how much

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I got them off of eBay for $8 a piece for a 16 foot run. If you check out my other post you can see the link to them. I think it is called the best 14ft John Boat

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[Prowelder]

This was the first time I took the Tracker to Lake Gaston and it turned out to be an amazing trip! The lights are perfect, and we caught some cats too.

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[Prowelder]

I finally found a matching chief seat for my tracker! It's a little newer, but the same color and style. I just can't stand and fish in a butt seat all day with my back. Lol. You wouldn't believe how many people ask about this rig. Been sketching and trying to figure out how to make a trolling rack for the back of the boat. I'll be starting that in the next couple of weeks. I'm headed out to Lake Gaston next week. I'm hoping to catch some bass in the morning and some catfish for dinner at night. Wish me luck!

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[Prowelder]

Fabricated an aluminum drop in bin for the back compartment that fits three of my Plano boxes

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[ckhenshaw4]

That is one awesome build Sir. Really gives me some inspiration to do mine this winter.

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[Prowelder]

That is one awesome build Sir. Really gives me some inspiration to do mine this winter.

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Thank you very much I'm thinking about starting another project here soon

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[Prowelder]

Well I got a deal on this boat. I picked it up for 2200 bucks I really have no interest in the boat I just want the 75 horsepower outboard. I plan on fixing it up this Winter and swapping motors with the 40 on my tracker and selling it in the springtime. The boat needs a little help but the trailer is in excellent shape and the motor runs like a top. I've got a few other boats I need to finish up for customers 1st, but if I don't sell this thing as is before I get done I'm going to start overhauling it. If I do, this will be the 1st boat I've bought with intentions of flipping it. I am a bit of a perfectionist so if I get my hands dirty with this project one lucky person will get a heck of a boat! The 40 horsepower motor thats on my boat now has very low hours and no issues. I just figure the boat is rated for a 75 hp and At this stage in my life with 3 little kids Every minute saved getting to my fishing hole is an extra minute I get to fish before daddy duty calls! Wish me luck

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[PBRMINER]

wish you were close would love to have that new tracker without the motor......

 

[Prowelder]

I fially got time to swap the motor and install a jack plate. Im going to run her on tuesday to see what she can do!

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[Prowelder]

Well i ran it yesterday and top speed was 42mph. It had way too much pop and i feel like i could get a little more top end with a different prop. The prop i was running was a 13" 19 pitch aluminum with chips and bent blades. I'm sure it was the original prop that came with the motor. So I went to my local prop shop and after discussing it over with the owner I purchased a stainless steel 13" 21 pitch propeller for $200. The dry wieght of my boat is only 680 pounds with me and my gear, kids or another adult I'm looking around 1100-1200 lb. I am going to test it out on Friday and will post results! I am hoping with this new propeller I will be able to break 50 mph. Maybe it's wishful thinking, but i guess we will see!

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[Prowelder]

Well i ran it yesterday and top speed was 42mph. It had way too much pop and i feel like i could get a little more top end with a different prop. The prop i was running was a 13" 19 pitch aluminum with chips and bent blades. I'm sure it was the original prop that came with the motor. So I went to my local prop shop and after discussing it over with the owner I purchased a stainless steel 13" 21 pitch propeller for $200. The dry wieght of my boat is only 680 pounds with me and my gear, kids or another adult I'm looking around 1100-1200 lb. I am going to test it out on Friday and will post results! I am hoping with this new propeller I will be able to break 50 mph. Maybe it's wishful thinking, but i guess we will see!

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More pics of prop

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[Jbower]

Well i ran it yesterday and top speed was 42mph. It had way too much pop and i feel like i could get a little more top end with a different prop. The prop i was running was a 13" 19 pitch aluminum with chips and bent blades. I'm sure it was the original prop that came with the motor. So I went to my local prop shop and after discussing it over with the owner I purchased a stainless steel 13" 21 pitch propeller for $200. The dry wieght of my boat is only 680 pounds with me and my gear, kids or another adult I'm looking around 1100-1200 lb. I am going to test it out on Friday and will post results! I am hoping with this new propeller I will be able to break 50 mph. Maybe it's wishful thinking, but i guess we will see!

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More pics of prop

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i know what you mean by to much pop lol. I have a 90 on mine and topped out at 43. 0-30 was insane though. New prop soon


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[Prowelder]

Well the 21 pitch prop Did not work out. It would only get the RPM's up to about 4800 and top speed was the same 42mph. So I traded it in for a 19 pitch stainless propeller. RPM's went up to 5300 and top speed was the same still, But acceleration was faster. I'm thinking of trying a 17 pitch prop when I get the boat back from my mechanic.

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[Jbower]

You should of tried raising the jackplate with the 21 pitch prop. Probably would of got the rpms to come up


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[gatorglenn]

Well the 21 pitch prop Did not work out. It would only get the RPM's up to about 4800 and top speed was the same 42mph. So I traded it in for a 19 pitch stainless propeller. RPM's went up to 5300 and top speed was the same still, But acceleration was faster. I'm thinking of trying a 17 pitch prop when I get the boat back from my mechanic.

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The one in this pic has no rake at all. I would put a 17p SS X7 Spitfire on it. It is a 2.33 gear isn’t it.


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[Prowelder]

Well the 21 pitch prop Did not work out. It would only get the RPM's up to about 4800 and top speed was the same 42mph. So I traded it in for a 19 pitch stainless propeller. RPM's went up to 5300 and top speed was the same still, But acceleration was faster. I'm thinking of trying a 17 pitch prop when I get the boat back from my mechanic.

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The one in this pic has no rake at all. I would put a 17p SS X7 Spitfire on it. It is a 2.33 gear isn’t it.


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I accidentally posted the wrong pick this is of a different motor I just tried a 17 pitch prop And it did not work good. Top speed was only 38 miles per hour and rpm at 6000. I'm pretty sure I need 18 pitch

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[Prowelder]

You should of tried raising the jackplate with the 21 pitch prop. Probably would of got the rpms to come up


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The Jack plate cannot come up any higher or the motor will cavitate

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