Jaime, I'm at bps right now. Filling out the paperwork. They took pictures and sent them to the warranty dept.  They're going to give me a call on Tuesday to give new a status update. Let's see how it goes.  There's the san Joaquin rifle pistol range in Linden, ca.  That's the closest.  I only shoot on private land.  

11 hours ago, Jmckinley said:

Jaime, I'm at bps right now. Filling out the paperwork. They took pictures and sent them to the warranty dept.  They're going to give me a call on Tuesday to give new a status update. Let's see how it goes.  There's the san Joaquin rifle pistol range in Linden, ca.  That's the closest.  I only shoot on private land.  

I stopped by BPS today.  the staff in Manteca is the best I have encountered in California and Arkansas. I don't remember how they were in Missouri. People make sure that when you use your VIP discount that the discount is actually apply to your receipt. My discount card is in the system and valadin to 2020, but boat tracker in Rockland and now Manteca's system says that the car does not exist. But when customer service looks it up they can find it. I made a few purchasing Rockland and the discount was applied and I didn't realize until later. The manager Jackson and his staff Destiny and Christina really really take care of me and they made sure I got all my money back as well as any other past receipts that I didn't even have they looked it up.

 

Yeah I belong to the Richmond Rod and Gun Club. We have access to private land in Fresno. whenever I go back to Arkansas I take a few guns or use some guns that I have out there and shoot on our private hunting land. Thanks again

I noticed small bubbles in my carpet on the side wall .when I received my boat but when you whipped your hand across the would disappear aka stick back down, so I didn't think much of it. Now the carpet on the floor next to the rod holder opening has come up.was thinking of just using some carpet adhesive I have laying around to repair myself.

 

I have not had any issues with my outboard but I fish small water and will not run wide open most are no wake.

1 hour ago, Mindspread said:

I noticed small bubbles in my carpet on the side wall .when I received my boat but when you whipped your hand across the would disappear aka stick back down, so I didn't think much of it. Now the carpet on the floor next to the rod holder opening has come up.was thinking of just using some carpet adhesive I have laying around to repair myself.

 

I have not had any issues with my outboard but I fish small water and will not run wide open most are no wake.

Mine started off sticking back down, now it's just up.  We are planning to just add more glue with a needle to avoid raising the carpet.

Jaime,  I'm an avid waterfowl hunter as well as a fisherman.  I'm good friends with a few farmers in the area that allow me to use their land for plinking around, shooting clays, and some dove and goose hunting. As soon as this boat situation is figured out and my boat is fixed. Id love to invite u down to here fish the delta. We've been killing em with frogs, whopper ploppers, and  white swim baits lately. 

 

 

As for the carpet Mindspread, I'd report it to ur dealer.  U have a warranty. We all have pay a lot of money for these boats.  I understand that there is going to a few flaws with them but if it's still under warranty tmbc should fix it. That's just my opinion. 

They are not going to see my boat until fall, unless the hull starts peeling like a banana or the engine blows up.   Last time I was in there they had a wait time of 3-4 weeks ?.

17 hours ago, Jmckinley said:

Jaime,  I'm an avid waterfowl hunter as well as a fisherman.  I'm good friends with a few farmers in the area that allow me to use their land for plinking around, shooting clays, and some dove and goose hunting. As soon as this boat situation is figured out and my boat is fixed. Id love to invite u down to here fish the delta. We've been killing em with frogs, whopper ploppers, and  white swim baits lately. 

 

 

As for the carpet Mindspread, I'd report it to ur dealer.  U have a warranty. We all have pay a lot of money for these boats.  I understand that there is going to a few flaws with them but if it's still under warranty tmbc should fix it. That's just my opinion. 

Jmckinly, That would be awesome man.  I was driving on 12 Saturday and I was sure thinking about fishing in the delta.  I have not fished there in years.   I have never taken my kayak out there either.  I know frogs are king out there this time of year.  It would be nice to have a pro show me around.  I could fish the delta just as fast as I get to Berryessa.  I need to start going out there.  Any tips on tide, using my boat in the brackish water, etc.  I have maps and gps so I wont get lost... hopefully.  I use to fish around bacon island and whiskey slough as well as some places in Rio Vista.  They day we go out, lunch or dinner is on me!

 

Yeah, I hate being away from my boat, but I will get it all fixed while I can.  Gone Fishin in Dixon has my new hubcaps and steering wheel caps on order and will fix the carpet when tracker tells them how the carpet is layed down.

I wish I would have know this, but hopefully it will help some of you all now and all of us in the future.

 

When you use a gift card at Bass Pro, you will NOT receive any points for your purchase.  Thing is, you do get points for buying a gift card.  This is true for partial purchases.  So the trick, as told to me by a Bass Pro Rep, is to buy another gift card first.

 

So you have $25 gift card.  Your purchase is $50, buy another $25 gift card.  This way you will get the points for what you would be paying in cash.  Substitute any values you can.  This might even work for double/triple point days when you are not even buying anything.  Get the points and buy a gift card... You will eventually use it  

 

Another thing, MAKE SURE YOUR VIP CARD WORKS!  I had to go to Bass pro to get all of my savings back on one major purchase.  Don't leave money on the table. 

 

I just received my $25 minnkota rebate yesterday.... That was so fast.  Kinda off topic, but I just purchased some new tires and I got the $200 rebate back yesterday... Less than 4 weeks.  What to buy now?!

Hey gang.  Here is are a couple of just completed projects.  First up is my portable work light / fishing light.  When I fish at night, I my eye usually adjust well enough, but I wanted something to light sides up that was portable and not installed. 

 

This unit is  can be is anywhere. 

My second project was to add spotlights to the boat.  Once again, I was still not comfortable selecting a location to spermanently add lights until I was sure of location and necessity.

 

My solution is not entirely original, but for me it was very inexpensive. The navigation lights are upgraded and work the same turn on/off the same way as stock.  I still have the courtesy light, but mine is so much brighter. It powers on independently using a button on the unit. Last but no way least are the spotlights.  They are 36watts combined.  They power on independently using a button on the unit. They also power on and off using a wireless remote. this way if I'm on the steering wheel and I put the switch for navigation I can still turn the headlights on without having to go to the deck and pressing the button.  This solution allows me to have all I want and need without haveing to run wires. 

That's nice !  Have you considered another color for your courtesy light to help preserve your night vision? 

 

Darkness makes me sleepy,  so I don't fish at night .

1 hour ago, Bolar said:

That's nice !  Have you considered another color for your courtesy light to help preserve your night vision? 

 

Darkness makes me sleepy,  so I don't fish at night .

Yeah, I usually use great or red light.  I can swap it out any time as I have move of those pods in green and red.

The Heritage just plain works!

 

What were you using? @SeriousBlack

Quick update on my boat.  Had bps check out motor,  they said they ran it at the shop with no issues,  took it to the water and ran it with no issues.  They determined that it may have been the elevation of the lake I was at.  It is about 6200ft above sea level.  Where I live is at sea level.  They saidwhat I described a's the problem sounded like an air to fuel imbalance.  

 

Also,  warranty dept.  Came back with authorization for a complete re carpet.  They don't do it in house and the upholstery shop they use is booked till August 9 th.  So I'm going to pick it up today and take it to upholstery shop on the 9 th. They said it's going to take about 2 weeks I should have it back no later than the 24 th of August.  But apart I'll b able to fish until then. 

1 hour ago, Jmckinley said:

Quick update on my boat.  Had bps check out motor,  they said they ran it at the shop with no issues,  took it to the water and ran it with no issues.  They determined that it may have been the elevation of the lake I was at.  It is about 6200ft above sea level.  Where I live is at sea level.  They saidwhat I described a's the problem sounded like an air to fuel imbalance.  

 

Also,  warranty dept.  Came back with authorization for a complete re carpet.  They don't do it in house and the upholstery shop they use is booked till August 9 th.  So I'm going to pick it up today and take it to upholstery shop on the 9 th. They said it's going to take about 2 weeks I should have it back no later than the 24 th of August.  But apart I'll b able to fish until then. 

Yeah, I am still waiting for a response on my carpet... Do you have any pictures of your issues?

 

 

On ‎7‎/‎6‎/‎2018 at 3:44 PM, SeriousBlack said:

The Heritage just plain works!

 

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. 

Things have been a little slow around here lately.  My wife just had surgery, so no fishing for me for a few weeks.  All I can do is read about it for now .

 

Since I have some time to think up stuff, I noticed I have a lot of ratcheting straps and wanted to use some for a replacement of the transom hold down.  The only problem is they have no backing on the ratchet to prevent scratching the boat.  The original straps are OK, but you have to finesse them a little to the right distance and find the right rib on the strap to tighten down properly.  Last time I was in BPS looking at their transom straps I noticed some of their less expensive straps had a rubber pad behind the buckle.  Of course they don't just sell the pads so I checked online, and could find nothing.  I guess I wasn't entering the right words .  A few days later my Amazon account showed the very pads I was looking for as an advertisement.  Funny how they figured out what I was looking for .   Anyhow I got a set and they work perfect behind the ratchet protecting the transom surface. 

 

I also got a boat hook.  I've only used it a couple of times but highly recommend it.  This one is a little big, I wish I had a better place to stow it.  It floats, which I thought would be a plus .

 

 

4 hours ago, Bolar said:

Things have been a little slow around here lately.  My wife just had surgery, so no fishing for me for a few weeks.  All I can do is read about it for now .

 

Since I have some time to think up stuff, I noticed I have a lot of ratcheting straps and wanted to use some for a replacement of the transom hold down.  The only problem is they have no backing on the ratchet to prevent scratching the boat.  The original straps are OK, but you have to finesse them a little to the right distance and find the right rib on the strap to tighten down properly.  Last time I was in BPS looking at their transom straps I noticed some of their less expensive straps had a rubber pad behind the buckle.  Of course they don't just sell the pads so I checked online, and could find nothing.  I guess I wasn't entering the right words .  A few days later my Amazon account showed the very pads I was looking for as an advertisement.  Funny how they figured out what I was looking for .   Anyhow I got a set and they work perfect behind the ratchet protecting the transom surface. 

 

I also got a boat hook.  I've only used it a couple of times but highly recommend it.  This one is a little big, I wish I had a better place to stow it.  It floats, which I thought would be a plus .

 

 

Gulp... I wil be having back surgery soon and will not be able to fish.  I am trying to get as much in as I can.  

 

I keep my boat hook right beside the drivers seat.  I use it every now and then when docking.  I pretty much fish with the dog only, so its handy.  I will have to look at getting some padding for the boat.

 

I will soon post a vid on cleaning/polishing the boat...  I highly recommend using power tools, lol.  

 

On 7/11/2018 at 9:28 AM, Bolar said:

Things have been a little slow around here lately.  My wife just had surgery, so no fishing for me for a few weeks.  All I can do is read about it for now .

 

Since I have some time to think up stuff, I noticed I have a lot of ratcheting straps and wanted to use some for a replacement of the transom hold down.  The only problem is they have no backing on the ratchet to prevent scratching the boat.  The original straps are OK, but you have to finesse them a little to the right distance and find the right rib on the strap to tighten down properly.  Last time I was in BPS looking at their transom straps I noticed some of their less expensive straps had a rubber pad behind the buckle.  Of course they don't just sell the pads so I checked online, and could find nothing.  I guess I wasn't entering the right words .  A few days later my Amazon account showed the very pads I was looking for as an advertisement.  Funny how they figured out what I was looking for .   Anyhow I got a set and they work perfect behind the ratchet protecting the transom surface. 

 

I also got a boat hook.  I've only used it a couple of times but highly recommend it.  This one is a little big, I wish I had a better place to stow it.  It floats, which I thought would be a plus .

 

 

I bought a hook from West Marine similar to that except mine has a paddle at the opposite end of the hook.

Anyone change lower unit lube yet.pumped lube from bottom hole till it came out top like youre supposed to,put plugs back in but only about 6oz out of bottle.book says 14.9 fl.oz.??????????

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On 7/12/2018 at 10:09 PM, ratman said:

Anyone change lower unit lube yet.pumped lube from bottom hole till it came out top like youre supposed to,put plugs back in but only about 6oz out of bottle.book says 14.9 fl.oz.??????????

 

Air bubble maybe?  Have you tried to run it with muffs, then check it?

 

 

Has anyone seen or put a power pole on the heritage yet?

Finally got my heritage and have been enjoying it.  Took a few ideas from you fellas...thank you.  It seems the photos I have to post are too large for this forum.

 

 

What RPM are y’all seeing at max speed? My dealer said I should see 6000 but I only got 5000. They said if I don’t get 6000 they will need to change the prop?