Congratulations @Cullum44

 

I love my boat.  I am looking forward to getting a lot of fishing on it in my second year.  I'm about to do all of the service and more upgrades.

 

Just fish and enjoy your boat.  We are happy to have you on the forums.  Ask any questions and post anything you can.  We need to see pics of your new toy!

I know this is the Heritage thread but with my Classic on the way and the fact that they are basically the same boat I just wanted to thank everyone for all the info on this thread. Can’t wait until my boat shows up and I can make some upgrades like some have. With our lakes here in NorCal getting nice and full I’m excited about the spring!

8 hours ago, FreeDivr said:

I know this is the Heritage thread but with my Classic on the way and the fact that they are basically the same boat I just wanted to thank everyone for all the info on this thread. Can’t wait until my boat shows up and I can make some upgrades like some have. With our lakes here in NorCal getting nice and full I’m excited about the spring!

Welcome @FreeDivr

 

Yeah, same boat and no need for another thread.  Hopefully more classic owners come in and we keep this thing going for a very long time.  

 

Finally an evening with no rain, so I will try to get my fish finders wired up... That is if I do not take one of the kayaks fishing this evening.

58 minutes ago, jaimeastin said:

Welcome @FreeDivr

 

Yeah, same boat and no need for another thread.  Hopefully more classic owners come in and we keep this thing going for a very long time.  

 

Finally an evening with no rain, so I will try to get my fish finders wired up... That is if I do not take one of the kayaks fishing this evening.

Since they’re the same boat I’ll see if I can change the title to incorporate the Classic to try and draw more of that crowd in.

 

What’s the proper name for the new boat?

There I talked with @J Francho and he changed the title for you guys to include the new Classic so hopefully it’ll bring new members to Bassresourse and more traffic and ideas to this thread. ?

54 minutes ago, 12poundbass said:

There I talked with @J Francho and he changed the title for you guys to include the new Classic so hopefully it’ll bring new members to Bassresourse and more traffic and ideas to this thread. ?

Good move @12poundbass

 

Also, thanks for getting this going last year.  Its the reason I am on the forum and I have known about this place for a LONG time.

14 hours ago, 12poundbass said:

There I talked with @J Francho and he changed the title for you guys to include the new Classic so hopefully it’ll bring new members to Bassresourse and more traffic and ideas to this thread. ?

Ok that’s perfect! I had started a thread two days ago for Classic so if a mod wants to delete it no worries, this is such good info and a great site!

16 hours ago, jaimeastin said:

Welcome @FreeDivr

 

Yeah, same boat and no need for another thread.  Hopefully more classic owners come in and we keep this thing going for a very long time.  

 

Finally an evening with no rain, so I will try to get my fish finders wired up... That is if I do not take one of the kayaks fishing this evening.

Can’t wait to get out there Jaime, Berryessa is full and calling my name. We need to hit the delta too! I think these boats will do just fine out there as long as it’s not super windy. What’s everyone’s thoughts on the trolling motor? I do wanna upgrade but hope to make it work for a bit.

4 hours ago, FreeDivr said:

Ok that’s perfect! I had started a thread two days ago for Classic so if a mod wants to delete it no worries, this is such good info and a great site!

I'll merge it with this one.

 

8 hours ago, FreeDivr said:

Ok that’s perfect! I had started a thread two days ago for Classic so if a mod wants to delete it no worries, this is such good info and a great site!

Can’t wait to get out there Jaime, Berryessa is full and calling my name. We need to hit the delta too! I think these boats will do just fine out there as long as it’s not super windy. What’s everyone’s thoughts on the trolling motor? I do wanna upgrade but hope to make it work for a bit.

These will handle the delta just fine, we don't have to worry much about the tide and bottoming out.  I'm happy that Berryessa is getting water because it is very low in many of my spots.

 

The edge works as it should for the boat.  I didn't have any issues with anything it was supposed to do.  Even in the wind, kicking it up to 5, I was always able to get moving... 

 

With that said, the wind really kicks this boats tail.  Will I would love to upgrade to an ultrex, you really get all you need with that motor.  Spot lock would work well fishing open water in Berryessa.  I upgraded my edge to the Maxxum mainly for more power and efficient power draw off of the batteries.  I never ran out of battery, but I was always concerned.  All of Conn Dam/Lake Hennessy and parts of San Pablo reservoir have gas or all electric motor restrictions.  With this new motor, I can fish those places a little harder as the fishing is good there. 

On ‎2‎/‎28‎/‎2019 at 1:19 PM, 12poundbass said:

There I talked with @J Francho and he changed the title for you guys to include the new Classic so hopefully it’ll bring new members to Bassresourse and more traffic and ideas to this thread. ?

Thanks!! That should keep this thread going for awhile longer.

Jaime, I know you got a maxxum but regarding the transducer question with the I pilot powerdrive. I took the boat out today for some pre pre spawn recon, and since I can’t use my bow mounted sonar with the new motor yet, I discovered two alternatives. 1.) I noticed I can steer the boat with the remote from the back of the boat and just watch the console sonar, and 2.) the console sonar is on a rotating base so I could spin it all the way around and just turn my head back to read depth and bottom contour. It’s a little strange not having a foot pedal, but once you’re used to it it’s pretty convenient. The remote is just as responsive. Also the spot lock keeps you on a dime. 

@Zigkx

 

Thanks for the feedback... Believe me, I'm kinda jealous of the spotlock. I have have not used a bow trolling motor without a cable and I am so used to the direct response of the cable.  I am always trying to fish from the back of the boat and I would love to do just what you are doing.

 

I am rigging my boat up as I text...  I put a stabilizer on the maxxum and I  have it wired.  I am not looking up my new fish finders and my panoptix livescope.  I am in a conundrum with how I want to rig it up... I think I will put it on the trolling motor... I know I will eventually run it separately on a alluminun or PVC tube... But it's just the hiding everything... I will put the black box under the deck in the storage.  I am cutting an access door now.  

 

For you, I have seen many transducer poles that you can use sans trolling motor.  I will eventually go to this if I just get tired of dual purposing the trolling motor and live scope 

Just visited san antonio for sons air force bmt graduation(honor grad) and went to my first bass pro shops ever.Asked salesmen some questions I've had for a while.He told me the reason for transom plate is for the 50hp.plate allowed them to put 50 on it and thats why classic uscg plate says max 50hp same as 170 also or thats his teory anyway.they really did not have any answers to most of my questions.also noticed that the 50hp on classic does not appear to have same flo torque hub because it does not have play like ours does.did just recieve my orange tm prop nut from bobs machine,sure is pretty.recently installed fold down cleat midship that i can reach from drivers seat and 4ft bungy rope.So much easier to deal with.

1 hour ago, ratman said:

Just visited san antonio for sons air force bmt graduation(honor grad) and went to my first bass pro shops ever.Asked salesmen some questions I've had for a while.He told me the reason for transom plate is for the 50hp.plate allowed them to put 50 on it and thats why classic uscg plate says max 50hp same as 170 also or thats his teory anyway.they really did not have any answers to most of my questions.also noticed that the 50hp on classic does not appear to have same flo torque hub because it does not have play like ours does.did just recieve my orange tm prop nut from bobs machine,sure is pretty.recently installed fold down cleat midship that i can reach from drivers seat and 4ft bungy rope.So much easier to deal with.

 

Pics?

 

46 minutes ago, Bolar said:

 

Pics?

 

@ratman  Yes, I second the request for pics.  I am interested in all of it.

So I am also late to the thread but just happen to come across an available Heritage at a local dealer and just had to buy it.  As of Saturday I own the boat but do not have it yet.  No place to store it until I get rid of the old boat.  So as of right now the dealer is storing it for me.  My brother picked up the Classic from the same dealer.  They did not understand that Tracker did not want them selling the one for their showroom floor, but since they already made the deal with him they honored it.  Have already learned a lot of tips for the new boat so hoping to put it to good use when I finally get mine in hand. 

Ok, some progress. 

 

I installed a stabalizer on the trolling motor.  I have it worked using the minnkota plug.  I cut/enlarged an access hole in the top deck and cut on on the deck storage.

 

I mounted the console fish finder and Plastic welded all of the holes, including the ones the original fish finder left.  I used too much plastic, but for my first time plastic welding, it came our okay.  

 

I have all of my live scope wiring run, just need to soder the wires together... 

 

I might get a network hub or a high frequency transducer that comes with a network hub.

On 2/23/2019 at 8:55 AM, mcarrico82 said:

Jaime can you post a picture of how you mount your knew Garmin on the dash.  I know you talked about possible ram mount a while ago and off to the side..  I am debating on 7 or a 9 inch screen so trying to get a perspective.

Ok.  I just so happen to watch my original video on modifications and I did say that I should have put the fish finder off to the side using the ram mount.

 

I purchased two mounts for my new fish finder. My goal was to be able to see my screens while in the captians seat or on the rear deck.  The mounts needed to at least be able to swival.  

 

I purchased a Johnny Ray mount and it worked well in testing on the dash.  I then tested the ram mount on the dash.  It was more cumbersome because of the weight of the 9" screen.  With the gimbal, the weight was 4.73lbs.  in the end, I like the ram mount more.

 

The ram mount I got was a medium with round base... The box said 4 lb.  I would suggest getting the larger bracket if you can.  I secured Min to the deck with screws  washers & nuts on the underside.  The mount fells secure and when tightened down, doesn't move.  I can swival and raise the unit. 

 

I really liked the Johnny Ray mount, so I used it on the bow.  Now I can swival the fish finder to find optimal position... Truth be told I am thinking of maybe replacing it with another ram mount.  With the ram mount, I can better find the perfect position

48 minutes ago, jaimeastin said:

Ok.  I just so happen to watch my original video on modifications and I did say that I should have put the fish finder off to the side using the ram mount.

 

I purchased two mounts for my new fish finder. My goal was to be able to see my screens while in the captians seat or on the rear deck.  The mounts needed to at least be able to swival.  

 

I purchased a Johnny Ray mount and it worked well in testing on the dash.  I then tested the ram mount on the dash.  It was more cumbersome because of the weight of the 9" screen.  With the gimbal, the weight was 4.73lbs.  in the end, I like the ram mount more.

 

The ram mount I got was a medium with round base... The box said 4 lb.  I would suggest getting the larger bracket if you can.  I secured Min to the deck with screws  washers & nuts on the underside.  The mount fells secure and when tightened down, doesn't move.  I can swival and raise the unit. 

 

I really liked the Johnny Ray mount, so I used it on the bow.  Now I can swival the fish finder to find optimal position... Truth be told I am thinking of maybe replacing it with another ram mount.  With the ram mount, I can better find the perfect position

Looks good however I think the 9 inch is too big for my needs.  I don't even plan on getting all that livescope stuff.  Just really want GPS and structure so I will prob go that route and ram mount it off the side.   Just cant decide between Garmin or lowrance.

20 hours ago, mcarrico82 said:

Looks good however I think the 9 inch is too big for my needs.  I don't even plan on getting all that livescope stuff.  Just really want GPS and structure so I will prob go that route and ram mount it off the side.   Just cant decide between Garmin or lowrance.

Honestly, I agree about the size of my console unit.  It is big and in your face.  I have not used it on the water, but after wiring it all up I am like WOW!

 

I originally purchased a 9 and a 7 in screen.  But for $75 more, I could got with the larger unit which I did, two 9 inch screens.  I am already thinking or maybe going back to a 7 inch unit and putting the second 9 inch unit on the bow.

 

Funny thing is that I had a 9" garmin and a 7" Lowrance ti1 purchased at first.  I like Fish Reveal and the 3d view.  I ultimately went with garmin and livescope just to hopefully not have a desire to upgrade again!  With Lowrance, I believe the live sight works on HDS and above, leaving the ti and ti2 out...

I got my bimini today !  I was a little worried at first, there were shoe prints on the top of the box .  Luckily nothing was bent inside.  The canvas is heaver than I thought it would be.  Overall I'm happy with it and it looks pretty well make for the price. 

 

We might finally have a break in the weather here.  I'm hoping to get it installed the first decent day that comes along

 

 

2 hours ago, Bolar said:

I got my bimini today !  I was a little worried at first, there were shoe prints on the top of the box .  Luckily nothing was bent inside.  The canvas is heaver than I thought it would be.  Overall I'm happy with it and it looks pretty well make for the price. 

 

We might finally have a break in the weather here.  I'm hoping to get it installed the first decent day that comes along

 

 

Love the Greyhound.  I have a whippet

I got my Heritage june 15th have about 37 hours on it now. Havnt really done a lot of mods on it just upgraded the sonar since I had one sitting did install a hour meter before ever starting it. Put a stereo in it wife and I like it we down sized from our old boat since we are getting older.

Jaime I been watching your videos while I was waiting on mine to come in. Been some good ones for sure.

@Mw Michaelis

 

I wish I would have purchased an hour meeter on my boat before I started.

Makes it a lot easier to keep track of service times etc.

 

 

I will pull the boat out of its storage tomorrow take a pic of the stereo wife and I do a lot of trolling sometimes for trout or when just cruising around makes it nice.