Help!! 1999 Bass Tracker Pro Team

[Jbeaver35]

I'm rebuilding a 1999 Bass Tracker. During the tear down process, the floor was so rotted out that it practically fell apart as I was taking it out. Does anyone have the floor measurements for the boat before carpeting? I was able to save the deck as a template but didn't think to measure the floor beforehand as this is my first boat project. I appreciate any help that anyone could give!

 

[1stLowe16BCP]

How large of a piece of cardboard can you get? I have only redone one boat. was very lucky to read up about saving old decking? carpet as template. But where the wood was to rotten, or I needed to fresh mod, cardboard is awesome! Lay it down, cut/ mark it!! Double Check!! use that as a template for your wood/carpet cuts!

 

[MN Fisher]

I'd go the template route myself...

5-sheets of 3' x 4' corrugated cardboard for $32 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D274EBS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

The 'box' they came in gives you two more for a total of 7 sheets.

That's what I'm using for templates in my build.

 

[Jbeaver35]

Thanks! Hadn't thought of the cardboard route!

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

There is a township recycling center not far from me. When I need big pieces of cardboard I check there.

 

[MN Fisher]

There is a township recycling center not far from me. When I need big pieces of cardboard I check there.

Good idea if your recycling center allows 'take-outs' - none of ours does.

 

[Ronbedard57]

Hi,
If there are any homes under construction nearby, the windows and sliding doors often come boxed, and enormous pieces of cardboard go into the dumpster. Happy diving!

 

[LDUBS]

Appliance stores -- the delivery guys always have to get rid of the fridge boxes.

I always keep large pieces of cardboard around. Seems I always have a use for it.