Silly question... Do the 40HP outboards have a water separator?  is that standard on all boats?  Ignorant about this... I guess and scared too  

I might just buy a new tank until I can find a place to dump the gas.  I will check with gas stations, but this is CA.  I will probably have to find recycle location.

 

I done want to salvage any gas, but want to clean the lines as best I  can.  I might even change the oil after all other work.  

water and fuel separator is the first thing I put on a boat. and to answer your question no it does not have one from the factory.

Water separator is usually an aftermarket option.  I had one on my Xpress.  I changed the filter every year.  I think it was around $40-.

Is there really a need to change the wiring for trolling motor if Iam changing to80lb 24 volt terrova?stock is 8 gauge

15 hours ago, ratman said:

Is there really a need to change the wiring for trolling motor if Iam changing to80lb 24 volt terrova?stock is 8 gauge

 

I did not change my wiring when I went to a 65LBS 24v motor.   I did a lot of research and was going to run new wire, but ultimately didn't.  I did use a new male/female plug.  The marinco that you insert and twist to lock.  no issues with plug or wiring.  I check things over now and then.  

 

If I move the batteries up front when I do my extended deck, then I will give it new wire. 

On 1/6/2020 at 7:56 PM, Mw Michaelis said:

water and fuel separator is the first thing I put on a boat. and to answer your question no it does not have one from the factory.

can you show me a picture of the install and what filter you used?  I am looking at them... but do not know which one to get yet.  Still researching.  Will call my dealer later, but I want to install it myself.

If it helps, my filter was installed in the splashwell.

10 hours ago, J Francho said:

If it helps, my filter was installed in the splashwell.

Thanks.  I purchased two of them online and they will be here tomorrow.  I will see which one I want to install.  Appears very easy and I will put mine in the splashwell too.    I can't wait to get it one so I can take the boat out again.

Picture from my old boat I have bronchitis so I am not going outside lol.

 

 

Just finished my water separator addition. Very easy and inexpensive job... Wish I had did this day one

46 minutes ago, jaimeastin said:

Just finished my water separator addition. Very easy and inexpensive job... Wish I had did this day one

 

Just some self tappers holding it on?

 

11 hours ago, Bolar said:

 

Just some self tappers holding it on?

 

I used 1" 1/4" 20 thread bolts.  I tapped the holes to the bolts.  I was going to use self tapers, but I didn't have any in the size I wanted to use.  

 

Love that filter has a drain.  So, I can see if water is infact getting in later.  I siphoned the old gas out.

anyone know the size of the nuts under the bow that hold stock trolling motor

5 hours ago, ratman said:

anyone know the size of the nuts under the bow that hold stock trolling motor

Yeah... 7/16 nut size. 

On 1/10/2020 at 10:07 PM, jaimeastin said:

Just finished my water separator addition. Very easy and inexpensive job... Wish I had did this day one

What brand is that, I like the drain on the bottom. Did you order off the net or pick up local, where?

On 1/12/2020 at 4:17 AM, tander said:

What brand is that, I like the drain on the bottom. Did you order off the net or pick up local, where?

Purchased on Amazon.  $40.  This kit came with the pugs and the nipples/barbs.

 

Additionally, I purchase 3 hose clamps and a 3 foot gas line from the auto store.  Will post a video later today.

 

I thought I out a link in post 

 

Moeller Clear Site Water Separating Fuel Filter System for outboard Motors (3/8" NPT, Composite) https://amzn.to/36TY03M 

Video for water separator install

 

 

***No intent to self promote, just tips for the thread.

What size is the trolling motor battery.can't get into boat right now.

3 hours ago, ratman said:

What size is the trolling motor battery.can't get into boat right now.

Group 27

Picked up my new ride this weekend down in Arkansas. Wife gave the blessing if i agreed to stop at Big Cedar Lodge/Tablerock lake for a few days on the way back! Boat is a 2018 tracker heritage. Purchased from original owner who sold after using it just twice for a total of 5.4 hours due to health issues. Boat is practically new.

1 hour ago, Alex LaFave said:

Picked up my new ride this weekend down in Arkansas. Wife gave the blessing if i agreed to stop at Big Cedar Lodge/Tablerock lake for a few days on the way back! Boat is a 2018 tracker heritage. Purchased from original owner who sold after using it just twice for a total of 5.4 hours due to health issues. Boat is practically new.

Congrats on your new rig ! 

A-Jay

Congrats!  I hope one day have mine in Arkansas... I dream about taking it to some of .y honey holes down there 

3 hours ago, Alex LaFave said:

Picked up my new ride this weekend down in Arkansas. Wife gave the blessing if i agreed to stop at Big Cedar Lodge/Tablerock lake for a few days on the way back! Boat is a 2018 tracker heritage. Purchased from original owner who sold after using it just twice for a total of 5.4 hours due to health issues. Boat is practically new.

 

Congrats!  I hope one day have mine in Arkansas... I dream about taking it to some of .y honey holes down there 

Congratulations,

It's great that you found a heritage that's only been used a couple of times.

It looks great!  I know you'll enjoy it.

On 1/16/2020 at 10:22 AM, Alex LaFave said:

Picked up my new ride this weekend down in Arkansas. Wife gave the blessing if i agreed to stop at Big Cedar Lodge/Tablerock lake for a few days on the way back! Boat is a 2018 tracker heritage. Purchased from original owner who sold after using it just twice for a total of 5.4 hours due to health issues. Boat is practically new.

Nice find! You tracked down a Bass Tracker! You will enjoy it. I enjoyed my first one years ago and this one now!   

Made a tracker heritage owners fantasy fishing group.

On 2/1/2020 at 9:25 AM, ratman said:

Made a tracker heritage owners fantasy fishing group.

sounds great, where can I find this?