Old school Bass Tracker. Found this picture the other night when I was digging around in the attic. I think this is  '85 model Bass Tracker 1.

Those shorts are something else.  Kind looks like Rick Clunn.

Just now, J Francho said:

Those shorts are something else.  Kind looks like Rick Clunn.

That was the style back in the 80's. If you had them to your knees, you was a nerd. ?

Yeah, I remember, I'm 46.  Luckily, by around 86-87 longer short came in and haven't left, thank goodness.

On 7/26/2018 at 4:05 PM, J Francho said:

Yeah, I remember, I'm 46.  Luckily, by around 86-87 longer short came in and haven't left, thank goodness.

Someone needs to tell Mr Biffle ~

A-Jay

31 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Some needs to tell Mr Biffle ~

A-Jay

Bet he haven't bought shorts in decades.

On June 3, 2018 at 4:32 AM, jaimeastin said:

My dealer still has not let me know if they ordered my steering wheel cap.  Maybe i need to let BPS order me one as well.  I need new hupcaps too, espcially if they are staying on for people now.

I mounted a transducer block using the holes they drilled in for the originaly fishfinder.    This way, you can patch up their work and place your transducer anywhere you like, within range of course.  The transducer block is only $20 and will allow you to make adjustments without concern.

 

The transducer should be just below the boat, just barely...  You what it more even than not.  Too low, and you will have a roostertail, too high and you will not get good readings.  I can still get readings up to about 10 mph, or a little more.  I cannot get reading going over 20.  I am still playing around with it.  

 

There are many videos on youtube, few are great though, lol.  The garmin instructions have a diagram.  I moved mine as clost to the motor, on the right side.  I made sure it had clearance since it is a long side imaging one.

My steering wheel cap and rod bushings came in last week. BP shipped them straight to my house at no cost. I mounted the cap with a dab of silicon. Appears to be holding a lot better.. Also, does anyone else's engine cowling latch feel loose. Mine does not fit snug.

19 hours ago, LoweH said:

My steering wheel cap and rod bushings came in last week. BP shipped them straight to my house at no cost. I mounted the cap with a dab of silicon. Appears to be holding a lot better.. Also, does anyone else's engine cowling latch feel loose. Mine does not fit snug.

Pics?

On July 30, 2018 at 11:35 AM, Bolar said:

Pics?

I didn't take any pics but it is the Original Cap and comes with the center decal to stick on.

Looking to do a Minnkota Terrova swap. Has anyone done it? Are the bolts accessible under the aluminum bow?

Do we have the 3 or 4 cylinder 40 hp motor?

1 hour ago, SeriousBlack said:

Do we have the 3 or 4 cylinder 40 hp motor?

the 3 I believe

10 minutes ago, BumpTheStump said:

the 3 I believe

I think you are right, I just pulled the lid off.

 

Bass have not been biting here water temp has been really high. Been experimenting with trolling though

40 minutes ago, Mindspread said:

Been experimenting with trolling though

With delicious results!

On 7/23/2018 at 6:03 PM, jaimeastin said:

 

I also noticed some hydraulic oil on the steering arm, or whatever it is that moves the motor.  the cap was loose.  I will be taking her to the shop in august when I go in for back surgery...  

 

 

Good luck on the back surgery, having blown a couple discs myself it's not fun having back issues.

3 hours ago, Mindspread said:

Bass have not been biting here water temp has been really high. Been experimenting with trolling though

 

Nice!   Ha, I noticed that wing in the background. 

 

Got "the call" today, a month early.   Apparently they've had some folks back out of their orders.   Went down and got my paperwork and headed to DMV tomorrow morning (yay?!??).  Will pick it up Monday after work.  Should be on the water Tuesday night.

Congrats, darn good boat for a heck of a deal!

On ‎7‎/‎9‎/‎2018 at 12:53 PM, jaimeastin said:

100% RIGHT! 

 

That is awesome picture, I just about want to hang it on my garage wall, LOL!.  

 

I have not regreted this boat and I still believe it was a great value.  I look at pricier boats and ooh and ahh, but the heritage is the boat that made me buy a boat.  I just polished mine up and man is it shiney.  It is so easy to trailer and it just plain works.  

 

I think that is what I will say everytime someone asks me. 

HaHa! Go for it! I'm going to. I just want to fish!

We went night fishing last night.  I'm not a fan of night fishing, but it was nice being on the boat at night.  Calm water, no breeze that was relaxing .  We were the last out at the launch, no other trailers around.

3 hours ago, Bolar said:

We went night fishing last night.  I'm not a fan of night fishing, but it was nice being on the boat at night.  Calm water, no breeze that was relaxing .  We were the last out at the launch, no other trailers around.

Perfect time to use top water baits!

Was in the BP here in MD and they had a Sold Out sign up for the 40th boats. 

My very first bassboat was a brand new 1983 Bass Tracker II. I had a motor for it (40hp Mercury) so i just bought the boat, trailer, and Minn Kota TM package. Price was $3000. I loved that boat! Kept it for 6 yrs, sold it to my brother, and he sold it to a friend of his later. It's still running strong !40HP pushed it around 32 gps.

6 hours ago, PolarKraft195Pro said:

My very first bassboat was a brand new 1983 Bass Tracker II. I had a motor for it (40hp Mercury) so i just bought the boat, trailer, and Minn Kota TM package. Price was $3000. I loved that boat! Kept it for 6 yrs, sold it to my brother, and he sold it to a friend of his later. It's still running strong !40HP pushed it around 32 gps.

That’s awesone. I had the tracker 1 and optioned for the 40hp. Had it for years. I actually used it to ski too. Lol