On 8/10/2018 at 8:26 PM, Sporteus said:

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.

Did my penance at DMV Saturday (3 hours for a 15 minute transaction, some things never change) and picked the boat up last night, in the rain.  Waiting to get in touch with the local graphics/sign shop to get the registration numbers made and the boat name.

 

Got a chance to pull off the cover tonight and start to load up all the stuff I bought at the Defender warehouse sale this spring.  Then I pulled out the Minn Kota Precision dual bank charger that I bought.  Dang, that is one big heavy brick!  Trying to figure out where the heck I'm going to mount that sucker.  Was hoping to put in a second gas tank in back, but there would be no "safe" room for the charger.  Don't want to take up space in the storage in front of the engine well if I can avoid it (besides that's hatch would have to be open while charging and I want to be able to leave the cover on).  So, is my only pratical option to mount it in the motor well and skip putting in the extra fuel tank?

 

Would love to see some pictures of other peoples solutions with battery chargers, especially one of these Minn Kota Precision monsters.  It's gonna have to be through bolted no matter where I put it, so that's the other challenge with everything foamed.

21 hours ago, Sporteus said:

Did my penance at DMV Saturday (3 hours for a 15 minute transaction, some things never change) and picked the boat up last night, in the rain.  Waiting to get in touch with the local graphics/sign shop to get the registration numbers made and the boat name.

 

Got a chance to pull off the cover tonight and start to load up all the stuff I bought at the Defender warehouse sale this spring.  Then I pulled out the Minn Kota Precision dual bank charger that I bought.  Dang, that is one big heavy brick!  Trying to figure out where the heck I'm going to mount that sucker.  Was hoping to put in a second gas tank in back, but there would be no "safe" room for the charger.  Don't want to take up space in the storage in front of the engine well if I can avoid it (besides that's hatch would have to be open while charging and I want to be able to leave the cover on).  So, is my only pratical option to mount it in the motor well and skip putting in the extra fuel tank?

 

Would love to see some pictures of other peoples solutions with battery chargers, especially one of these Minn Kota Precision monsters.  It's gonna have to be through bolted no matter where I put it, so that's the other challenge with everything foamed.

 

I mounted my 2 bank Minn Kota charger flat close to the transom.  It is heavy and I didn't want to mount it vertically with only self-tappers.  I figured the safest way to mount it would be flat on the bottom of the storage area.  I only use the one tank.  Range hasn't been a problem for me, I use the trolling motor more than the engine.  I should have put a hour meter on the trolling motor just to see what kind of time I have on it. 

 

On 8/14/2018 at 5:06 PM, Sporteus said:

Did my penance at DMV Saturday (3 hours for a 15 minute transaction, some things never change) and picked the boat up last night, in the rain.  Waiting to get in touch with the local graphics/sign shop to get the registration numbers made and the boat name.

 

Got a chance to pull off the cover tonight and start to load up all the stuff I bought at the Defender warehouse sale this spring.  Then I pulled out the Minn Kota Precision dual bank charger that I bought.  Dang, that is one big heavy brick!  Trying to figure out where the heck I'm going to mount that sucker.  Was hoping to put in a second gas tank in back, but there would be no "safe" room for the charger.  Don't want to take up space in the storage in front of the engine well if I can avoid it (besides that's hatch would have to be open while charging and I want to be able to leave the cover on).  So, is my only pratical option to mount it in the motor well and skip putting in the extra fuel tank?

 

Would love to see some pictures of other peoples solutions with battery chargers, especially one of these Minn Kota Precision monsters.  It's gonna have to be through bolted no matter where I put it, so that's the other challenge with everything foamed.

Mounted my minnkota on left side of batteries with large screws.took boat out for 36th time yesterday and I have never had an issue.I also come home, put cover on and plug my charger in also without issue.I just make sure it's aired out after refueling,then cover,then plug in charger.The charger works great.Did break 2nd pull cord for trolling motor yesterday,was going to order THmarine one with cable but it says not recommended for MK edge.Guess Ill try spectra this time.Do have small spot in turning radius of trolling motor where it shuts off,or if you're in that spot it wont turn on,can't figure it out.loose wire I guess. 

 

On 8/14/2018 at 8:06 PM, Sporteus said:

Did my penance at DMV Saturday (3 hours for a 15 minute transaction, some things never change) and picked the boat up last night, in the rain.  Waiting to get in touch with the local graphics/sign shop to get the registration numbers made and the boat name.

 

Got a chance to pull off the cover tonight and start to load up all the stuff I bought at the Defender warehouse sale this spring.  Then I pulled out the Minn Kota Precision dual bank charger that I bought.  Dang, that is one big heavy brick!  Trying to figure out where the heck I'm going to mount that sucker.  Was hoping to put in a second gas tank in back, but there would be no "safe" room for the charger.  Don't want to take up space in the storage in front of the engine well if I can avoid it (besides that's hatch would have to be open while charging and I want to be able to leave the cover on).  So, is my only pratical option to mount it in the motor well and skip putting in the extra fuel tank?

 

Would love to see some pictures of other peoples solutions with battery chargers, especially one of these Minn Kota Precision monsters.  It's gonna have to be through bolted no matter where I put it, so that's the other challenge with everything foamed.

So, I got it figured out.  Didn't realize that the back of the motor well butts up to the storage area, so I was able to through bolt it there on the port side and there is still enough room for another 6 gallon tank if I mount it towards the stern.  A couple of 1/4" bolts and a homemade "washer" of 1 1/2" flat aluminum to ensure the weight was well distributed on the bulkhead and we're good to go.  Mounted the plug holder on the starboard side towards the back so I can get at it with the cover on.  Need to zip tie the cables out of the way, but that minor.

 

I splashed her on Friday and got in some break-in hours.  By myself I got her up to 6100 RPM @ 33MPH a couple of times, but that might have been a bit over trimmed.  I was impressed by how well the hull tracked considering it's basically flat.  I spent a little time experiencing a trolling motor for the first time.  That's going to take some practice, but I was impressed with the amount of thrust its capable of.  Even took my wife out yesterday and got her approval, she was impressed.  More comfortable that my Proline 190 that I gave up a few years ago.

 

I spent some time with the shop vac getting the manufacturing remnants (and even a broken drill bit!) out of the storage compartments.  Never comfortable having metal shavings and dust around motors and pumps, that's just not good.  I receive my VesselView Mobile module tomorrow, so another quick install.  I want to get a coat of wax on the motor and polish/wax the hull. Still need to get some of the factory/shipping marks off the hull.  Custom graphics should be later this week.

 

Now to get some time to actually go fishing! ? I'm so into having the boat, almost forgot why I bought it!!  That's not necessarily a bad thing if I'm enjoying it, right?!??

17 hours ago, Sporteus said:

 

So, I got it figured out.  Didn't realize that the back of the motor well butts up to the storage area, so I was able to through bolt it there on the port side and there is still enough room for another 6 gallon tank if I mount it towards the stern.  A couple of 1/4" bolts and a homemade "washer" of 1 1/2" flat aluminum to ensure the weight was well distributed on the bulkhead and we're good to go.  Mounted the plug holder on the starboard side towards the back so I can get at it with the cover on.  Need to zip tie the cables out of the way, but that minor.

 

I splashed her on Friday and got in some break-in hours.  By myself I got her up to 6100 RPM @ 33MPH a couple of times, but that might have been a bit over trimmed.  I was impressed by how well the hull tracked considering it's basically flat.  I spent a little time experiencing a trolling motor for the first time.  That's going to take some practice, but I was impressed with the amount of thrust its capable of.  Even took my wife out yesterday and got her approval, she was impressed.  More comfortable that my Proline 190 that I gave up a few years ago.

 

I spent some time with the shop vac getting the manufacturing remnants (and even a broken drill bit!) out of the storage compartments.  Never comfortable having metal shavings and dust around motors and pumps, that's just not good.  I receive my VesselView Mobile module tomorrow, so another quick install.  I want to get a coat of wax on the motor and polish/wax the hull. Still need to get some of the factory/shipping marks off the hull.  Custom graphics should be later this week.

 

Now to get some time to actually go fishing! ? I'm so into having the boat, almost forgot why I bought it!!  That's not necessarily a bad thing if I'm enjoying it, right?!??

 

I'm planning a complete detail at the end of the season.  My hull needs some extra attention, it's pretty discolored.  I'm hoping a good cleaning and wax will help for next year.

 

 

I have had my Heritage out 4 times since I took delivery June 14th. Today when I went to remove seat post from the rear deck it would not turn. Took a pair of channel locks to post and it turn and turn and turn,....took small nail puller and pry it up to remove. It appears that the base is no longer straight where the threaded shaft goes in (front just drops right in and screws into place to mount sect on). Has anyone else had this issue? Is this something that maybe covered under warranty?  Also, has anyone mounted their TM foot control in one of the recessed boxes or just bolted/screwed to floor or have just left it loose? If recessed box mount, was it mounted off center to right/left? 

 

8 hours ago, Brinkley said:

I have had my Heritage out 4 times since I took delivery June 14th. Today when I went to remove seat post from the rear deck it would not turn. Took a pair of channel locks to post and it turn and turn and turn,....took small nail puller and pry it up to remove. It appears that the base is no longer straight where the threaded shaft goes in (front just drops right in and screws into place to mount sect on). Has anyone else had this issue? Is this something that maybe covered under warranty?  Also, has anyone mounted their TM foot control in one of the recessed boxes or just bolted/screwed to floor or have just left it loose? If recessed box mount, was it mounted off center to right/left? 

 

 

Yep that would be a warranty issue.  I have have considered screwing down my foot control. If I do it will be center. 

 

Thank you Bolar for your response!!

I mounted my pedal right of center, so if I decide to sit and troll around it’s more comfortable when I’m facing straight ahead 

12 hours ago, Zigkx said:

I mounted my pedal right of center, so if I decide to sit and troll around it’s more comfortable when I’m facing straight ahead 

 

I'm usually fishing one side or the other.  The center will keep it even for me. 

 

Mounted mine a little right of center,and I pretty much always fish from port side.Console is in the way when fishing from other side,especiallly when doing any skipping.Also being right handed just works better,I use left handed reels,cant figure out why right handed people reel with right hand.To me its like being RH but batting left or shooting left.Seems like your dominant hand should control the rod.Just a thought.Fishing is really tough here right now.

Amen to the tough fishing conditions.

Starting to notice a few minor things with my boat. The seats rubbed through the carpet in the back wall.I made some rubber pads to prevent further damage they actually look pretty good.  The carpet is not very traffic resistant  it already looks pretty matted down despite the couple vacumings I have already given the boat.The transom is wearing the carpet on the bunks as well, dunno what to do about that. The pump for the live well does not want to work all the time, it acts like it gets a air trapped in the line and will not move water. The back seam on my cover has come undone in a small area next to the out board, the ratchet straps for the cover are already slipping and I'm having issues sometimes tightening them. I know it sounds like a lot of complaining but all in all I live my boat and have no regrets.

22 minutes ago, Mindspread said:

Amen to the tough fishing conditions.

Starting to notice a few minor things with my boat. The seats rubbed through the carpet in the back wall.I made some rubber pads to prevent further damage they actually look pretty good.  The carpet is not very traffic resistant  it already looks pretty matted down despite the couple vacumings I have already given the boat.The transom is wearing the carpet on the bunks as well, dunno what to do about that. The pump for the live well does not want to work all the time, it acts like it gets a air trapped in the line and will not move water. The back seam on my cover has come undone in a small area next to the out board, the ratchet straps for the cover are already slipping and I'm having issues sometimes tightening them. I know it sounds like a lot of complaining but all in all I live my boat and have no regrets.

probably a dumb question,are you pulling on cord coming out of ratchet stap while tightening.my cover is doing good,lettering is cracking already and does'nt bead water so good anymore but just ordered a gallon of starbrite waterproofer.It's like $25 a 22oz. bottle or $50 a gallon at bps,but found a gallon on walmart.com for $41.

13 hours ago, ratman said:

probably a dumb question,are you pulling on cord coming out of ratchet stap while tightening.my cover is doing good,lettering is cracking already and does'nt bead water so good anymore but just ordered a gallon of starbrite waterproofer.It's like $25 a 22oz. bottle or $50 a gallon at bps,but found a gallon on walmart.com for $41.

Ya I do pull the same time as I ratchet seems one side the ratchet mech only catches half the time. I have reapplied waterproofed and UV protectant to the cover.

Oh I forgot about my fenders they really look like @$$ I have to drive gravel to get to a lot of my fishing spots and they are  pitted pretty bad.

16 hours ago, Mindspread said:

Ya I do pull the same time as I ratchet seems one side the ratchet mech only catches half the time. I have reapplied waterproofed and UV protectant to the cover.

Oh I forgot about my fenders they really look like @$$ I have to drive gravel to get to a lot of my fishing spots and they are  pitted pretty bad.

 

Pics?

 

On 8/29/2018 at 8:07 AM, ratman said:

Mounted mine a little right of center,and I pretty much always fish from port side.Console is in the way when fishing from other side,especiallly when doing any skipping.Also being right handed just works better,I use left handed reels,cant figure out why right handed people reel with right hand.To me its like being RH but batting left or shooting left.Seems like your dominant hand should control the rod.Just a thought.Fishing is really tough here right now.

I know it doesn't pertain to the Heritage boat....But the cast and switch method works best for many anglers and you'll even see pros doing it. I guess in the end it's what works best for you. I've always done the switch over as it's what feels more natural too me being right handed. I use my left for guiding/holding in real life so it's only fitting I use my left to guide the fish were I want it to go.

Anyone change their oil yet?  The filter on my engine says 35-877768K01.  Of course I can't find that, but it looks like most of the filters stamped 4 Stroke will fit.  It's short like the 35-877761K01 so I'll probably go with that.  None of the kits have 10W-30 so I'm going to have to buy it all separate. 

Well it finally happened. After I launched the boat and parked the truck I saw this on the bottom of the lake. I looked at it puzzled for a bit then realized it was my hub cap. I "fished" it out. They are known to fall off but it's been miles with me. I did hit a hard bump on the way to the ramp. I still have it!

14 hours ago, SeriousBlack said:

Well it finally happened. After I launched the boat and parked the truck I saw this on the bottom of the lake. I looked at it puzzled for a bit then realized it was my hub cap. I "fished" it out. They are known to fall off but it's been miles with me. I did hit a hard bump on the way to the ramp. I still have it!

Yeah, when I lost mine the first time, I fished it out of the lake.  I haven't put mine back on since they have been replaced.

On ‎8‎/‎26‎/‎2018 at 6:04 PM, Brinkley said:

I have had my Heritage out 4 times since I took delivery June 14th. Today when I went to remove seat post from the rear deck it would not turn. Took a pair of channel locks to post and it turn and turn and turn,....took small nail puller and pry it up to remove. It appears that the base is no longer straight where the threaded shaft goes in (front just drops right in and screws into place to mount sect on). Has anyone else had this issue? Is this something that maybe covered under warranty?  Also, has anyone mounted their TM foot control in one of the recessed boxes or just bolted/screwed to floor or have just left it loose? If recessed box mount, was it mounted off center to right/left? 

 

I have yet to mount mine.  When I went to the dealer for warranty work on the carpet.  I told them to just cut the hole for the recess box and install one.  I would pay for it all just to have the warranty... They said okay, but came back and said that they couldn't do it.  

 

Since my back has been iffy and I am recovering now, it is hard on my right leg to man the trolling motor.  I like mine loose because I switch legs and the positioning is different for my wife.  Its messy, but it works.  I almost upgraded to one with ipilot, but I love the drive by cable.  The cable is very responsive where as digital might not get me out of a potential jam as fast.

 

Finally, on another subject, I am replacing the prop with a weedless one.  The MKP-6 fits the edge 45lbs trust.  

9 minutes ago, jaimeastin said:

Its messy, but it works.  I almost upgraded to one with ipilot, but I love the drive by cable.  The cable is very responsive where as digital might not get me out of a potential jam as fast.

Ultrex solves all that.

Just now, J Francho said:

Ultrex solves all that.

I bet it does   I am thinking of my next big upgrade, just cant happen right now.  I have to really use what I have and let it work.

Would something like a T-H Marine G-Force Troll Perfect help?

20 hours ago, SeriousBlack said:

Well it finally happened. After I launched the boat and parked the truck I saw this on the bottom of the lake. I looked at it puzzled for a bit then realized it was my hub cap. I "fished" it out. They are known to fall off but it's been miles with me. I did hit a hard bump on the way to the ramp. I still have it!

 

Occasionally tap the caps with your foot.  If they rattle, time to readjust.   It's also a good time to give the axles a shot or two of grease. 

 

3 hours ago, jaimeastin said:

Yeah, when I lost mine the first time, I fished it out of the lake.  I haven't put mine back on since they have been replaced.

I have yet to mount mine.  When I went to the dealer for warranty work on the carpet.  I told them to just cut the hole for the recess box and install one.  I would pay for it all just to have the warranty... They said okay, but came back and said that they couldn't do it.  

 

Since my back has been iffy and I am recovering now, it is hard on my right leg to man the trolling motor.  I like mine loose because I switch legs and the positioning is different for my wife.  Its messy, but it works.  I almost upgraded to one with ipilot, but I love the drive by cable.  The cable is very responsive where as digital might not get me out of a potential jam as fast.

 

Finally, on another subject, I am replacing the prop with a weedless one.  The MKP-6 fits the edge 45lbs trust.  

I've swapped to the MKP-6 and it works great. I haven't been in a lot of weeds, but it seems to pull strong.

 

I've also swapped props on the Merc to a Spitfire 4 blade 10.6x12 for more acceleration. I may see if it is possible to get the prop cupped as it now pulls about 6200 rpm@ 29 -30 mph.

 

11 hours ago, jaimeastin said:

Yeah, when I lost mine the first time, I fished it out of the lake.  I haven't put mine back on since they have been replaced.

I have yet to mount mine.  When I went to the dealer for warranty work on the carpet.  I told them to just cut the hole for the recess box and install one.  I would pay for it all just to have the warranty... They said okay, but came back and said that they couldn't do it.  

 

Since my back has been iffy and I am recovering now, it is hard on my right leg to man the trolling motor.  I like mine loose because I switch legs and the positioning is different for my wife.  Its messy, but it works.  I almost upgraded to one with ipilot, but I love the drive by cable.  The cable is very responsive where as digital might not get me out of a potential jam as fast.

 

Finally, on another subject, I am replacing the prop with a weedless one.  The MKP-6 fits the edge 45lbs trust.  

Did they look at your outboard yet?