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[garner2002]

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[Scratch77]

Here is my new boat! I have had it for about 2 months and I am pretty happy with it. I got the hull from Custombilt boats, had the center battery box made by Fishon Fab. It's electric only with an 80 Ipilot Terrova on the front and 55 Prowler on the back. I have 3 (Group 27) AGM batteries for the trolling motors and 1 (Group 24) for electronics and two on-board battery chargers. Since this picture, I have put a lowrance elite Ti9 on it.

Nice boat scratch77! Do you have a link for the builder?

Hello Jim,

Here is the link:

https://boatsandfishing.com

 

[Prowelder]

1997 Tracker

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[PZLTracker]

1982 Bass Tracker II, bought a few years ago and been working on it little by little.

 

[Weldorthemagnificent]

16' Naden restored earlier this year. '83 35hp Johnson, Minn Kota trolling motor, Lowrance fish finder. I fish out of it every chance I get.


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[Stan the man]

On the way home.. It was a long drive..

 

[DaisyCutter]

I finally have my 2017 V-16 rigged and it's working great. I ordered the boat in December, and the boat arrived in June, and the motor arrived in September.

The Alumacraft V-16 is 16'7" long, and pretty roomy. We dive and swim off it. It's got a tall bimini top, and I can stand under it without hunching (I'm 6'1"). In all honesty, I have to shoehorn my legs into the cockpit of most boats, so the tiller is actually preferable for me. The 2017 F25 Yamaha with power T&T works great. It's very efficient. With everyone sitting in the back, and the bimini acting like a parachute, it was reluctant to plane and porpiosed painfully, so I had to add 100 lbs of ballast (Leadwake) under the front seat. Now it jumps on plane fast and rides very smooth. The EFI 25 is very efficient, and gasoline won't be cheap forever. It's got a lot of freeboard, so I feel very safe. We don't get many bad storms in AZ, but the huge wakeboard boats are no joke, so big waves do exist.

Electric propulsion comes from a Minn-Kota Traxxis 55# trolling motor. It's got a wireless Bluetooth speaker for tunes, a double 12v accessory outlet, 500 gpm auto bilge pump, and a hand-me-down Lowrance fish/depth finder. The pool swim noodles strapped to the bimini supports with Velcro roadie straps are a big hit, along with the PVC step ladder.

In the future, I plan to tap/thread the front seat cover so I can access it with thumbscrews. Then I'll convert the area to storage. If we're loaded down with camping gear then I'll pull out the ballast sacks.

Speaking of camping, our future plans are to explore and camp on Lake Powell, Lake Mead, Lake Tahoe, and Lake Havasu/Colorado River.

 

[djcamera]

My 1975 Starcraft SuperSport. Mercury 75HP.
Lake Allatoona, Georgia.

Pictures here of this summer's paint job: https://djcamera.com/boatpaint/

and floor/carpet replacement: https://djcamera.com/boatfloor/

 

[LDUBS]

Bird's eye view is pretty cool.

 

[evidrine84]

It's been too long since she's been on the water. Finally have some off time and will be making good use of it.

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[Genno]

I finally have my 2017 V-16 rigged and it's working great. I ordered the boat in December, and the boat arrived in June, and the motor arrived in September.

The Alumacraft V-16 is 16'7" long, and pretty roomy. We dive and swim off it. It's got a tall bimini top, and I can stand under it without hunching (I'm 6'1"). In all honesty, I have to shoehorn my legs into the cockpit of most boats, so the tiller is actually preferable for me. The 2017 F25 Yamaha with power T&T works great. It's very efficient. With everyone sitting in the back, and the bimini acting like a parachute, it was reluctant to plane and porpiosed painfully, so I had to add 100 lbs of ballast (Leadwake) under the front seat. Now it jumps on plane fast and rides very smooth. The EFI 25 is very efficient, and gasoline won't be cheap forever. It's got a lot of freeboard, so I feel very safe. We don't get many bad storms in AZ, but the huge wakeboard boats are no joke, so big waves do exist.

Electric propulsion comes from a Minn-Kota Traxxis 55# trolling motor. It's got a wireless Bluetooth speaker for tunes, a double 12v accessory outlet, 500 gpm auto bilge pump, and a hand-me-down Lowrance fish/depth finder. The pool swim noodles strapped to the bimini supports with Velcro roadie straps are a big hit, along with the PVC step ladder.

In the future, I plan to tap/thread the front seat cover so I can access it with thumbscrews. Then I'll convert the area to storage. If we're loaded down with camping gear then I'll pull out the ballast sacks.

Speaking of camping, our future plans are to explore and camp on Lake Powell, Lake Mead, Lake Tahoe, and Lake Havasu/Colorado River.

i love that pvc step ladder I'm very interested in making one as well.


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[Lefty469]

This was my winter and spring project for 2017. It's got new flooring, new console, and sweet electronics. I'm particularly fond of spot lock on the trolling motor and follow the contour. Here, it's the first time on my home lake with my fishing pal. I've put many hours on the lake this year. Way better than being married.

 

[gatorglenn]

This was my winter and spring project for 2017. It's got new flooring, new console, and sweet electronics. I'm particularly fond of spot lock on the trolling motor and follow the contour. Here, it's the first time on my home lake with my fishing pal. I've put many hours on the lake this year. Way better than being married.

OK, would love to know what boat it is the length. And if you could give us a shot of the layout. Looks to be a really great fishing boat.


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[user 21075]

Here's my Alumacraft 1436 mentioned previously in the thread along with my freshly over hauled 1989 Johnson 15. Got a floor installed and a very low deck upfront.

Hope you're still enjoying your tin. Just got another after short hiatus. 1971 1448 Alumacraft with a 1994 15 HP Johnson 2 stroke. Playmate trailer that will need a little love including a right side fender if I can find a match. May have to just replace both to be uniform.

 

[Scott F]

I just today picked up my new, customized, Blazer 16X48 with a Tohatsu 35 jet. An important addition to this boat that I have seldom seen on many other boats is the custom made, heavy duty, anchor system. My last river boat had a weak Minn Kota Deck Hand 25 that barely had enough power to raise a 12 lb anchor. That anchor wouldn't hold the boat in any amount of current. I'm confidant this 55lb chain anchor and 24 volt winch will be able to hold me anywhere. Now I just have to wait 6 months for some warmer weather to get it wet.

 

[LDUBS]

Nice boat. The anchor system is awesome.

 

[kalninm]

Started with a blank page of a 12' vee bottom and built it out, then just this summer upgraded to my new winter project a 1989 Bass Tracker TX17

 

[gatorglenn]

Started with a blank page of a 12' vee bottom and built it out, then just this summer upgraded to my new winter project a 1989 Bass Tracker TX17

Looks awesome. You live off Us33. I see a boat on my way from Fort Wayne to Columbus all the time identical to your 12 footer. I can’t help thinking Some day I’m asking see if you wants to sell it.


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[kalninm]

my buddy had the little 12' in his back yard and I got it and the trailer off him for $200, and from there it was just trial and error, those pics are from its third renovation lol, the one right before I sold it, I put far too much money into that boat for what it was but I learned so much from doing so I can't wait to get started on the Bass Tracker. Have the trailer 90% rebuilt, this winter its the boats turn!

 

[Samsdad1]

1997 Sea Ark 17 foot all welded with a 90/65 Johnson jet. I just bought this after selling my 04 Lowe big john prop boat.