ok i got a 99 tracker 165 and im just trying to come up with some projects or small things to make the boat better and more comfortable and stuff. other than those easy view clips for under lips what other simple mods can you guys think of that make boating and fishing alot more simple.

A piece of plywood a few golf club tubes and a cheap hole saw set can net you a real good rod locker rod holder.

The last alum boat I had I took careful measurements, went to a metal shop and had some alum. designed to extend the front deck.  All I had to do was carpet it drill a few holes and bolt it in place.  It gave me lots of extra deck space and a handy storage spot for gear out of the way.

yeah im thinking about extending the deck but i think im gonna start with little things. deck seems like a bigger project than im ready for still. maybe sometime in the summer or fall for next year.

as far as the rod locker i was thinking that to organize it bit but the trackers are a little cramped and hard to get stuff into. being 3 of 4 rods are spinning i have bigger eyes and i dunno if they will fit in a tube like that?

Buy a few rod socks.  They slide over your rods and prevent tangling.

An onboard battery charger is a great mod.  Easy to install and very practical.

Larry

rod socks is an idea, already got a dual pro onboard charger so im set there.

I put a vertical rod holder ($8.95 from WMart) on my console.  Holds six rods in an upright position and keeps them out from underfoot.  It was a very good mod, cheap and easy.

as far as the rod locker i was thinking that to organize it bit but the trackers are a little cramped and hard to get stuff into. being 3 of 4 rods are spinning i have bigger eyes and i dunno if they will fit in a tube like that?

They don't go in but a few inches as you cut the tubes off to maybe a foot.  I use them all the time for spinning rods up to 7' long with no problems what so ever.

as far as the rod locker i was thinking that to organize it bit but the trackers are a little cramped and hard to get stuff into. being 3 of 4 rods are spinning i have bigger eyes and i dunno if they will fit in a tube like that?

They don't go in but a few inches as you cut the tubes off to maybe a foot.  I use them all the time for spinning rods up to 7' long with no problems what so ever.

not exactly sure what u mean? maybe a cheapo diagram u can draw on paint?

12 volt TM? If so, I'm guessing your trolling motor has a 40amp in-line fuse close to the TM battery. If so, I would suggest buying a 40amp circuit breaker and replacing the fuse set up.

BTW, that's a great rig!

:)

well thats another things down... the guy i bought it from put the push button circuit breaker in to replace the fuse lol

This is what the rod tip end looks like.  The other end you fashion to suit what ever your needs are.

id never be able to see the rod tip end inmy boat its way up there under the front deck where nobody will ever get to lol. i dunno if your familiar with trackers