Novaman's 1648 Tracker Grizzly

[novaman]

F2K

Thanks for the interest. Mine is a 2004 model, so Yours might be newer than that. I'm hoping to get it out in a couple of weeks, then we'll see if it runs as good as I think it will. Is Yours a console model, or a tiller version, as they are rated for different hp maximums. Mine might not be super fast as I've built everything as heavy as I could within reason, because I'm about 250# and the guy who will be with me once in awhile weighs about 300#. As near as I can figure, this'll weigh about 1400# with myself and gear, ready for a days fishing. Good luck with yours and I hope You'll get some time to spend using it.

Novaman

 

[fish2keel]

Novaman,

I just saw that I put 2003 and I ment to put 2006. It is a tiller steer and also has the split bench in the back like yours does. The guy I bought it from used it less than 10 time cause he got an airboat and this boat just sat in his garage never to be used. I only weigh in at 155 and usually fish alone so I think my 40 should push it pretty good. Although your boat may not be super fast I think your boat has and is turning out great. I need to put in carpet in mine since the carpet it in at the moment is old.

 

[novaman]

F2K
I think Your's with that 40 should really get with it, :lol: It'd be fun to tube behind :wink: . I'm not sure when Tracker went to the current "u" shaped bench in the rear, but I knew I wanted an older one without that seat. A friend of mine just bought a new Polarkraft and the first thing he did was cut out the center of that "u" and we made partial end caps and trays in the ends for lure boxes. Good luck on the carpeting, and I'd like to see how it looks with the carpet. Thanks again for the kind words on mine.

Novaman

 

[HahnZooKeeper]

Wow, that makes mine look like a High school project. What an awesome conversion. Hope I can see it in person some day.

 

[novaman]

Yours is way better than You might think. Some day when You want to see it, I'll bring it in, and You can look thru all the nooks & crannies, and hope You're not dissapointed in it up close . [-o< I'm going to take pics of everything I built because of the access I had to the shop, and post on the wall of pics :idea: for others, I hope.

How did things turn out with the power outage and how long was Your power off?

 

[HahnZooKeeper]

we got it back tuesday afternoon

 

[fish2keel]

Novaman,

I was wondering if you wouldn't mind measuring the distance between the seats in the rear for total length, width and height? Im trying to figure out what size gas tank to put in the middle of the seat and am not near my boat at the moment.

Thanks for any help!

F2k

 

[novaman]

Novaman,

I was wondering if you wouldn't mind measuring the distance between the seats in the rear for total length, width and height? Im trying to figure out what size gas tank to put in the middle of the seat and am not near my boat at the moment.

Thanks for any help!

F2k

Mine doesn't have the rear seat. The foam pods are 34" long x 12" high, and the distance between them is 18-1/4", but i have no idea where Your bench seat is located in relation to the tramsom. Hope this helps.
Novaman

 

[novaman]

I know, I know , it's been too long since I posted more pics, so here goes. Didn't have alot of time tonite, but I'll get more on tomorrow.

 

[fish2keel]

Noveman,

I have the same set up as you with the foam seats. I was just looking for how tall, long and distance between them was but I think you got me the right dimensions.

Thanks again and im following your build close!

 

[novaman]

Finally got about all of the stuff done I have planned for the boat. The floor coating is about the only thing left, before "declaration of done". Something I neglected to take a pic of is the tool kit, that's in the rear battery storage hold, that has the flares, both kinds of screwdrivers, channel locks, crescent wrench, wire cutters, wire connectors, elec. tape , and duct tape, all in a Tupperware container I found at a garage sale. I've also got a waterproof box with all my reg. papers and trailer reg. too, plus an extra set of keys for the boat and trailer locks. Still haven't found seats like I want at a steal [-o< , but they'll come along, til then I'll just grab a couple from the big boat.

Hopefully the floor will get sprayed next week sometime, then It'll be time to get it wet, and try out the FF with GPS in it. I've already ran the motor with "muffs" and that's great, the TM functions as it should in all modes.

I'll use the trailer that came with it for now while I rebuild another trailer I picked up, and make it the way I want. Then I'll have a really nice trailer for sale. In the meantime, I hope You have a great rest of July and I'll post when it's done and wet.

 

[fool4fish1226]

=D> Sweet Ride =D>

 

[bigwave]

Very nice, I really like your flattie......Let us know how the new prototype paint holds up. =D> =D>

 

[novaman]

Thanks Guys, I appreciate Your interest in it, as soon as my son gets a color match worked up, I'm ready to spray the floor. As soon as that happens, I'll get some pics on here.

Novaman

 

[Zum]

Some mad skills there,real nice job.

 

[novaman]

Thank You sir , I resemble that :wink: I appreciate You noticing. Thinking inside the box gives Me a headache. I hope it's cooler where You are in Nova Scotia, cause IN. isn't very comfy right now, not even on the water, and in the water is pretty warm too.

 

[HahnZooKeeper]

Novaman,
This build of yours is amazing! I can't wait to see it in person. Ours is coming along, but yours is over the top. Hope you don't mind if I steal shamelessly from you.

 

[HahnZooKeeper]

Where did you get that TinBoats.net sticker???

 

[novaman]

Copy all You want, I like sharing ideas. :idea: Sometimes You get back more than You give. :wink: The stickers are available from the "Grand Master", more commonly known as Jim, The Originator of this grand site.

 

[Zum]

Thank You sir , I resemble that :wink: I appreciate You noticing. Thinking inside the box gives Me a headache. I hope it's cooler where You are in Nova Scotia, cause IN. isn't very comfy right now, not even on the water, and in the water is pretty warm too.

I'm right on the ocean and I can't fathom how people can live,work and play,in the tempetures I see down there.It's been a dry summer here as well,averaging around 27-30C(low 80's)and it's all I can handle.Normally we can get foggy spells for weeks but not this year,people are actually complaining about the nice weather.
Hope the weather cools down abit for you...enjoy your boat.