I see it’s painted this time, although I prefer the silver. Standard is the 40hp but affordable upgrade to the 50hp for $395. I’m glad to see they are making another run of these boats, I love mine!!!

8 hours ago, FreeDivr said:

I see it’s painted this time, although I prefer the silver. Standard is the 40hp but affordable upgrade to the 50hp for $395. I’m glad to see they are making another run of these boats, I love mine!!!

 

Wow, there are choices now.  Red or Black hull and 40 or 50 hp engine.  I wonder what the "New LED Courtesy light at the bow" is?  Nice.

 

A little disappointed. When I posted that link, the price for the 40hp was $11,545 with prep & freight. Now today it is $11,995. It's a good chunk of money regardless of the extra $450, but it's still lame to see the price increase overnight like that.

 

Also; to the owners of the Heritage/Classic, is the front deck large enough? It looks fairly small to me, especially when compared to the 170.

Edited July 30, 20196 yr by KrzyyImportz
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On ‎7‎/‎30‎/‎2019 at 7:45 AM, KrzyyImportz said:

A little disappointed. When I posted that link, the price for the 40hp was $11,545 with prep & freight. Now today it is $11,995. It's a good chunk of money regardless of the extra $450, but it's still lame to see the price increase overnight like that.

 

Also; to the owners of the Heritage/Classic, is the front deck large enough? It looks fairly small to me, especially when compared to the 170.

I usually fish alone.  The deck is good enough for me.  With livescope, I have shared the deck with my wife.  it works, but it is tight.  Still... I do not regret my purchase.

I just saw the add for the new boat, painted, motor choice, etc... I still love my boat.  The paint will help with keeping it clean for sure!  The extra horses would be nice, but I have not complained with my 40.  Everything else is the same... I already have LED courtesy lights and other customizations.

Its a good time to be looking for a good boat.  

I fish with one or both of my teenagers and the boat handles all three of us fine, one front/mid/rear. I’m a big guy, 6’1” 280 lbs and although you need to be somewhat mindful of the large step down I do not feel cramped on the bow, either sitting or standing. That’s only my experience and opinions may vary. Absolutely love my purchase. 

 

As a a side note I wash the boat each trip back and while it will need a good scrubbing with some polish if you want to keep that showroom shine once or twice a year, I actually prefer the virgin aluminum color to the painted, again personal preference.

 

Anyone looking to get one should know I think it’s a great boat for the price! 

11 hours ago, FreeDivr said:

I fish with one or both of my teenagers and the boat handles all three of us fine, one front/mid/rear. I’m a big guy, 6’1” 280 lbs and although you need to be somewhat mindful of the large step down I do not feel cramped on the bow, either sitting or standing. That’s only my experience and opinions may vary. Absolutely love my purchase. 

 

As a a side note I wash the boat each trip back and while it will need a good scrubbing with some polish if you want to keep that showroom shine once or twice a year, I actually prefer the virgin aluminum color to the painted, again personal preference.

 

Anyone looking to get one should know I think it’s a great boat for the price! 

 

Yep, fish from it a few times and you won't think about the step down, it becomes automatic.  I can't imagine the amount of touch-up paint I would need if my hull was painted . 

 

I have been using Bar Keepers Friend to clean my hull.  Much easier than the Starbrite acid that I tried.  We had some of this stuff under our sink.  From what I understand, Comet is bad for aluminum.  Bar Keepers won't shine the aluminum, but it leaves a more natural metal look to it.  Anyhow, I'm sticking with this stuff when cleaning the hull.

 

 

I'm new to the forum but have been following from the beginning.  I got my heritage boat last may and have been enjoying it every day I've had it.  It's been fun fishing with it and when I can't,  just cleaning and babying it at the house. My 8 year old daughter was the first to catch a bass from this boat.  I want to thank everyone for their posts as they have been very helpful.

Almost a year and a half of ownership, I can say I am still very happy with the boat.  I usually fish alone and I can cramp up the bow, but still I do not want to upgrade.  I have had 3 people on the boat... for just bait fishing, it s fine... For lure fishing, I would imagine that it could get messy.

 

I have not had any issues other than the stupid cheap fuel filter I purchased on amazon.  Please only use the mercury/quicksilver fuel filter.

Gotta get out there, maybe this evening or in the morning! Love my Classic!

I called my local tracker dealer about this boat and was told it's a pro 170..

Last weekend in my Heritage. It’s a fishing machine!!

On 7/26/2019 at 5:15 PM, SeriousBlack said:

 

I keep catching them in my Heritage! Great little boat for the money!

 

 

You've been catching some nice fish!  The heritage is working great for you.

21 hours ago, Terrance Waters said:

You've been catching some nice fish!  The heritage is working great for you.

Thanks! It's an amazing boat. Perfect for around here. I couldn't tell you how many I've caught in it so far. Since I had one of the original Tracker 1's back in the day with an optional 40 HP, when this one came back on the market as the Heritage, I had to have it again. I named mine 'Resurrection' LOL!

I have had my boat for over a year now and have been a long time follower of this thread. I wanted to share some of the stuff I have done to mine since so many people on here have been so helpful getting mine to where it is. Below are pictures of my battery, gas tanks, charger, trolling pedal tray, and  humminbird units. I also put on a SE Sport 400 unit and it really helps with the hole shot, getting on plane and gave me an extra 2 mph on the top end. Hopefully this help others with their ideas and layouts.

3 hours ago, Passing Tradition said:

I have had my boat for over a year now and have been a long time follower of this thread. I wanted to share some of the stuff I have done to mine since so many people on here have been so helpful getting mine to where it is. Below are pictures of my battery, gas tanks, charger, trolling pedal tray, and  humminbird units. I also put on a SE Sport 400 unit and it really helps with the hole shot, getting on plane and gave me an extra 2 mph on the top end. Hopefully this help others with their ideas and layouts.

Have same folding cleat in same spot,i use it with a 4 foot bungy tie up line and it works great.

18 hours ago, Passing Tradition said:

 

 

I like the placement for the paddle. Will do the same.  I like your setup.

On ‎8‎/‎14‎/‎2019 at 4:45 PM, SeriousBlack said:

Thanks! It's an amazing boat. Perfect for around here. I couldn't tell you how many I've caught in it so far. Since I had one of the original Tracker 1's back in the day with an optional 40 HP, when this one came back on the market as the Heritage, I had to have it again. I named mine 'Resurrection' LOL!

Absolutely agree!  I love my boat.  I love how you keep fishing and using the boat.  Many of us just get the boat and do not use it... I am always trying to get mine on the water.  My puppy tragically died a month ago and it has been hard for me to go fishing and take the boat out without her.  We were going out almost 3-4 times a week and now the boat has been sitting covered.

 

Loving the pictures.

14 hours ago, ratman said:

Have same folding cleat in same spot,i use it with a 4 foot bungy tie up line and it works great.

Yes sir, I use a buoy on it and helps with the shape of the hull when docked. Most of the time I am launching by myself or with my 11 year old son. I have to say the Dakota Boat Retriever works AWESOME for this.  I can launch, park my truck and be on the water before most people are backed in. Same goes for loading, I snap it to winch support after I back my trailer in and it guides it right to the trailer while my son sits in it super easy.

7 hours ago, jaimeastin said:

I like the placement for the paddle. Will do the same.  I like your setup.

Absolutely agree!  I love my boat.  I love how you keep fishing and using the boat.  Many of us just get the boat and do not use it... I am always trying to get mine on the water.  My puppy tragically died a month ago and it has been hard for me to go fishing and take the boat out without her.  We were going out almost 3-4 times a week and now the boat has been sitting covered.

 

Loving the pictures.

You'll get over the loss. When my last one died I said never again. I was a wreck

 for 3 months.

8 hours ago, jaimeastin said:

I like the placement for the paddle. Will do the same.  I like your setup.

Absolutely agree!  I love my boat.  I love how you keep fishing and using the boat.  Many of us just get the boat and do not use it... I am always trying to get mine on the water.  My puppy tragically died a month ago and it has been hard for me to go fishing and take the boat out without her.  We were going out almost 3-4 times a week and now the boat has been sitting covered.

 

Loving the pictures.

Losing a close friend is hard.  My prayers are with you

14 hours ago, ratman said:

Have same folding cleat in same spot,i use it with a 4 foot bungy tie up line and it works great.

Yes sir, I use a buoy ball on it and helps with the shape of the hull when docked. Most of the time I am launching by myself or with my 11 year old son. I have to say the Dakota Boat Retriever works AWESOME for this.  I can launch, park my truck and be on the water before most people are backed in. Same goes for loading, I snap it to winch support after I back my trailer in and it guides it right to the trailer while my son sits in it super easy.

Anyone see Roland Martins new video on launching the Heritage?  It looks like he had some trouble with his license bracket and had to remount it.  When launching, I don't trust my boat to stay on the trailer and won't unclip the winch until I'm in the water.  Once the the water I then push it off and tie it up.  I do loosen the winch line before backing in, but in the worst case scenario, it's not coming off the trailer on land.  That's just me though.  He forgot to mention the plug so he's getting hit pretty hard in the comments below.  Nice to see he's still using the Heritage. 

 

 

Thanks for that video. On another note I am installing a stick it shallow water pin and motor mount bracket on my classic....... and my question is what are the torque specs for then motor mount nuts?

https://stickitanchorpins.com/product/8-stick-it-anchor-pin-motor-mount-bracket/ 

14 hours ago, YRUNVS said:

Thanks for that video. On another note I am installing a stick it shallow water pin and motor mount bracket on my classic....... and my question is what are the torque specs for then motor mount nuts?

https://stickitanchorpins.com/product/8-stick-it-anchor-pin-motor-mount-bracket/ 

 

Looking at the Mercury Service Manual I only see "Drive Tight" listed for torque.  You might give Tracker a call to see what they say.  It's their transom your squeezing down on. 

 

 

An engine mounting bolt/nut torque is recommended to ensure that engines remain secure on the transom. The transom mounting bolts/nuts should be able to hold the recommended  torque of the fasteners listed below without the transom yielding or cracking. If the transom yields or cracks under the torque of the transom bolts/nuts, the transom must be strengthened or the load carrying area increased. Always use manufacturer supplied fasteners.8/9.9 FourStroke non‑power trim engine with ¼" bolt7 lb. ft .8/9.9 FourStroke power trim models with M8 bolt10 lb. ft  .15 FourStroke with 5/16" bolt25 lb. ft.  25 EFI FourStroke with M8 bolt10 lb. ft   .25/30 EFI FourStroke with M12 bolt52 lb. ft.    Outboards 40 and above with ½" bolt55 lb. f

this is right from the merc manual

 

Outboard mounting locknuts and bolts – standard boat transom 55 foot pounds

 

Outboard mounting locknuts and bolts – metal lift plates and setback brackets 90 foot pounds

the 90 pounds torque would b mounting the motor to a jack plate.

There you go.  Starting on page 89.  Page 92-93, 90lbs for lift plates and setback brackets.