My 1986 Tracker V-!6 Tiller Restore

[mtehlert]

My son and I restored a Tracker Guide Series V-16

It came out pretty good. I bought a new Mercury 20hp four stroke. I does a pretty good job, but I have a question for you guys?
I am thinking of adding a dolphin to the motor. How well do they work?????? Is it worth adding it? I all ready called Mercury and they told me that it wouldn't void the warranty.

Worth it or not..............????????????????

 

[UtahBassKicker]

I don't think it would hurt but are you having problems plaining or what? They're fine to add but I wouldn't put one on just to put one on.

 

[shmelty]

Have any pics of your restore? I'm doing an 86 V-16 Side Console right now.

 

[mtehlert]

How do I load pictures?

 

[mtehlert]

Dumb is what dumb does

We bought the boat and trailer for 500 bucs here in texas.
We cleaned it all up, new floors and transom. Painted it a little, new motor and it's time to fish!

The deal with the dolphin is I'm a big guy. It comes out of the water kinda slow. I know I'm asking alot out of a 20hp motor, but I'm just trying to tweek it a bit.

Best speed with two people and junk......20mph

 

[JasonLester]

This may help

https://www.basspro.com/SE-Sport-High-Performance-Hydrofoil/product/1103/115298

or something like it. I have notice big differences in boat that have them vs ones that dont. Speaking of course about it coming up on a plane faster.

 

[ultra353]

Try adjusting the trim on your motor, 4 strokes aren`t known for having a holeshot like a 2 stroke so maybe its giving you all shes got. Top speed seems about right with that size boat. Nice job looks great!

 

[MDFisherman57]

Hydrofoil prevents steep plaining not allowing it to plain. I would suggest adjusting the trim with the manual bar the crosses the bracket. Btw I like how your boat came out. I redid my 1985 bass tracker v16 and I love them. I run a 15 hp 4 stroke Yamaha.

 

[shawnfish]

I WOULD TRY RAISING YOUR ENGINE 1-1/2 TO 2 INCHES. AS LONG AS YOUR CAVITATION PLATES NOT 2 INCHES OR SO ABOVE YOUR HULL IN THE WATER IT SHOULD BE OK. MY BUDDY HAS A 25HP FOUR STROKE ON A 16FT V AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, PUT A 2BY ON HIS TRANSOM TO RAISE MOTOR AND IT PLANES EASIER AND STAYS UP WITH LESS THROTTLE. HE CLAIMS ITS A BIT FASTER NOW TOO.....

 

[bumpyroad]

I don't think it would hurt but are you having problems plaining or what? They're fine to add but I wouldn't put one on just to put one on.

yep, if it isn't needed, it isn't needed.
bumpy

 

[MTord03]

Nice job! Boat looks real good =D>