On 5/7/2020 at 10:59 AM, slowworm said:

Check the charger that you are using.  It may be cooking the battery.

 

J.

 

Charger is good.  One more year left on that warranty .

 

I was able to take out the boat the other day after installing the fish finder a few weeks ago. I am very happy with it. The picture was super clear and it worked better than I anticipated. Now I'm ready to go do some crappie fishing with it.

Got the Heritage out for the first time in 2020. I used this chartreuse colored worm and caught this pike or pickerel. Lol 

That's a big pickerel.  Nice!

Hello everybody. I have finally ordered my bass tracker classic...now the wait!!!

Im trying to occupy myself so that time will go by faster. Bass pro said it would be 6-8 weeks. Today makes 2 weeks. And its dragging on. After reading all the pages on this thread, and getting ideas, im buying things that i will need for when the boat finally comes in. Could someone measure the back storage compartment for me? Im getting tackle and lures ready to put in the boat so i can start fishing a.s.a.p.  I want to buy tackle boxes for the back but i cant seem to find the dimensions of the compartment. Thanks in advance and tight lines!

7 hours ago, J Francho said:

That's a big pickerel.  Nice!

Thanks! Yes for a pickerel is was quite big!

More tips for the tank if you find yourself broken-down on the water.

 

The first year the take-up hose fell off in the tank... Broke down on the lake a few time until I figured out there was no hose clamp on it. 

 

Now, the tank is expanding so much until the take line is angled to the point when fuel gets low, like a little below half, it will not suck in fuel... Broke down going as fast as I could.

 

I had to pull the tank out to release pressure and press the deformities out.

 

For both issues, if in a jam, just tilt your tank up to the point it can get fuel in the line 

Can't you just open and close the cap as part of your start up procedure?  Or is it that hard to get to?

57 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Can't you just open and close the cap as part of your start up procedure?  Or is it that hard to get to?

I can.  I pretty much do that every day that it's parked in my driveway.  Thing is, the tank holds the shape of the deformity.  So I have to take it out and push it in.  Still it's so deformed and round, it does not sit flat.  

 

I know EPA and California (carb) keeps it from venting...  I have thought about just opening the cap and leaving it that way in storage. I don't want to do that.  I am looking for a new tank today.

I wish we could bring back metal gas cans!

3 hours ago, jaimeastin said:

I can.  I pretty much do that every day that it's parked in my driveway.  Thing is, the tank holds the shape of the deformity.  So I have to take it out and push it in.  Still it's so deformed and round, it does not sit flat.  

 

I know EPA and California (carb) keeps it from venting...  I have thought about just opening the cap and leaving it that way in storage. I don't want to do that.  I am looking for a new tank today.

 

Wow, thanks for the pics on that.  I didn't quite understand the explanation until I really looked at the pictures.  I put a small 2X4 on the bottom of my tank to try to level it out on the water.  Of course that is useless for your problem.  Have you looked for a new cap?  Somewhere I've seen replacement caps that vent properly. 

 

 

2 hours ago, Bolar said:

 

Wow, thanks for the pics on that.  I didn't quite understand the explanation until I really looked at the pictures.  I put a small 2X4 on the bottom of my tank to try to level it out on the water.  Of course that is useless for your problem.  Have you looked for a new cap?  Somewhere I've seen replacement caps that vent properly. 

 

 

Yeah... I just want to help anyone out who might be on a position like was... Running find, then the engine cuts out.  My engine thinks that I just don't give it enough gas. But this tank is giving me two issues that has cause the engine to run empty.

Had to limp back to dock last week after boat started running rough.Checked the usual things and figured it was fuel pump.Ended up being a cracked spark plug boot.The plug end of the top wire was cracked in multiple spots and was arcing.Mechanic put new boot on and she is purrrring like a kitten again.Another thing to add to troubleshooting list.Installed fold down cleats all around,added two midship which work great with one of those short little bungy tie up lines.Also upgraded to 24v 80lb. terrova and love it.Makes fishing so much more relaxing,I actually use my butt seat for sitting alot now.Autopilot is amazing.

18 minutes ago, ratman said:

Had to limp back to dock last week after boat started running rough.Checked the usual things and figured it was fuel pump.Ended up being a cracked spark plug boot.The plug end of the top wire was cracked in multiple spots and was arcing.

Will check my boot too.  Had the cover off looking over things and didn't see anything off, but will not check this more.  

 

I really need a motor with spot lock...

Hey, anyone know if our bilge is automatic or not? I'm leaving my boat at a dock for now on.

27 minutes ago, SeriousBlack said:

Hey, anyone know if our bilge is automatic or not? I'm leaving my boat at a dock for now on.

 

No it is not.  Automatic cost extra .

 

26 minutes ago, Bolar said:

 

No it is not.  Automatic cost extra .

 

Ok, thanks!

6 hours ago, SeriousBlack said:

Hey, anyone know if our bilge is automatic or not? I'm leaving my boat at a dock for now on.

It is not Automatic.  It just installed an automatic switch to mine.  Video will be up next week.  The switch comes on when the switch is off.  The switch on the console still works to manually turn it on.

 

I am just finishing up the automatic charging relay and switch for my new battery.  This will charge my starter battery and .y new house battery.

5 hours ago, jaimeastin said:

It is not Automatic.  It just installed an automatic switch to mine.  Video will be up next week.  The switch comes on when the switch is off.  The switch on the console still works to manually turn it on.

 

I am just finishing up the automatic charging relay and switch for my new battery.  This will charge my starter battery and .y new house battery.

Cool, looking forward to the video! Where did you get the float?

You guys are right, it's not automatic. I'm ordering the Johnson Ultima Bilge Pump Switch. No moving parts. looks like $48.00. Took about 15 minutes to drain LOL. 

 

 

On 5/28/2020 at 12:33 AM, jaimeastin said:

More tips for the tank if you find yourself broken-down on the water.

 

The first year the take-up hose fell off in the tank... Broke down on the lake a few time until I figured out there was no hose clamp on it. 

 

Now, the tank is expanding so much until the take line is angled to the point when fuel gets low, like a little below half, it will not suck in fuel... Broke down going as fast as I could.

 

I had to pull the tank out to release pressure and press the deformities out.

 

For both issues, if in a jam, just tilt your tank up to the point it can get fuel in the line 

Gotta love EPA gas cans....

Ok... Finished with another wave of modifications.  Today I installed my battery switch that powers everything on, off, or combines both house and starting battery for emergency needs.  

 

I installed an automatic charging relay that will charge my house battery from the alternator once the starting battery is sufficient.  

 

Since I am running out of space with 4 batteries, two charges, tank, and spare gas can... I used an ammo box to host/house the switch and relay.  All positive connections are in the box and the grounds are on top.  I have an off switch on the side for the ACR.  This way, it will not drain power just from being installed...  It is constantly running, so switch was good.  Finally it has ignition isolation, so I ran another wire from my key's ignition wire to the ACR.

 

Not a cheap upgrade and time consuming... I had to terminate each battery cable so I purchase a crimper for heavy gauge wire.  The terminals cost more than I wanted... And so did the wire.  

 

Overall, I am happy that I am in a position to more efficiently manage my battery power.  I am going on a. Road trip Ina. Few weeks with the boat and will be hitting a few states.  This will help me out.  Overall goal is to not get stuck on the water or sink, lol!  Video of the install to come.

Wow .  Waiting for the video. 

I installed my pump switch today. I like how it attaches to the pump and has no moving parts. You can test it by putting two fingers over the sensors. Pretty slick and easy to install but the instructions aren’t too good. 

I just retired last Friday. Today I went out and caught my first retirement fish.