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Post by kl9 on Apr 13, 2017 16:42:01 GMT -6
That one is hot out of the oven |
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Post by badbrad on Apr 14, 2017 7:29:55 GMT -6
That one is hot out of the oven
Meaning its a good one?
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Post by badgerfowl on Apr 14, 2017 7:33:09 GMT -6
Tracker boats are known to leak or crack. Also their floors rot easily if not kept in garage. Yup, I'd stay away from tracker, especially that old. |
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Post by kl9 on Apr 14, 2017 7:36:08 GMT -6
That one is hot out of the oven
Meaning its a good one?
I meant it was only 6 hours old from post |
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Post by badbrad on Apr 14, 2017 7:38:41 GMT -6
I meant it was only 6 hours old from post
Ok gotcha.
Well against Tom's better judgment I bought this one. I got it for $4,400. It has a nice Side imaging fish finder on it. Tons of room for a 16' boat and is solid. I asked him about leaking and he said it did and he has replaced rivets and it does not leak now. I guess that is what they make bilge pumps for if so. It was worth the price for a newer fuel injected 50 hp motor. I think I did good for $4,400 and it will serve my needs well.
Or maybe I take it out Saturday and it sinks. Who knows. LOL
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Post by kl9 on Apr 14, 2017 7:44:32 GMT -6
Congrats! Post some pics of it on the water
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Post by Satchmo on Apr 14, 2017 8:17:07 GMT -6
You certainly couldn't go wrong with that rig Brad. I booked out just the '10 Merc 4-stroke and it alone is worth over $4,000.
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Post by badbrad on Apr 14, 2017 9:04:48 GMT -6
You certainly couldn't go wrong with that rig Brad. I booked out just the '10 Merc 4-stroke and it alone is worth over $4,000.
I agree but to clarify Its a 06' motor that they claim was bought brand new in 2010. Meaning it sat for awhile. No way to prove that is true of course.
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Post by badbrad on Apr 14, 2017 9:14:28 GMT -6
Congrats! Post some pics of it on the water
Will do. If I can get some stuff done I hope to take the boys fishing for a bit Saturday night and check it all out.
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Post by badbrad on Apr 14, 2017 17:36:17 GMT -6
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Post by terrifictom on Apr 16, 2017 7:21:09 GMT -6
Brad did you get the boat out yesterday?
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Post by badbrad on Apr 17, 2017 6:59:04 GMT -6
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Post by badbrad on Apr 17, 2017 7:03:44 GMT -6
The good and the bad.
The motor needs a tune up. It starts and idles but under load at low RPM it sputters and sometimes dies. It sounds like it is starving for gas. The owner did give me a new fuel filter that he intended to change but never did.
One bunk on the trailer is rotted out. Need to replace those
Trolling motor sucks ass which I expected. I will be upgrading.
Need to check the charging system. Was getting a low voltage indicator when the boat was running.
No leaks. Boat fishes better than our other boat with a walkthrough windshield. Lots more storage room.
Boat gets up on plane quickly.
Overall I'm happy. No major problems. Just need to get the motor tuned up and bunks replaced and some upgrades and it will be a good boat for us.
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Post by kabic on Apr 17, 2017 7:32:47 GMT -6
Hey Brad,
I really dont go fishing so my knowledge of boating law is non existent. Do you just have to have life jacket on board for everyone. Are kids under a certain age required to wear one at all times? Seeing the two photos of your son prompted the questions. One he has the life jacket on, one he doesnt.
If I ever do take my kids on a boat would be nice if I knew what the law was.
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Post by badbrad on Apr 17, 2017 7:50:51 GMT -6
Hey Brad, I really dont go fishing so my knowledge of boating law is non existent. Do you just have to have life jacket on board for everyone. Are kids under a certain age required to wear one at all times? Seeing the two photos of your son prompted the questions. One he has the life jacket on, one he doesnt. If I ever do take my kids on a boat would be nice if I knew what the law was.
The law is,
You must have a life jacket for each person in the boat. AND you need a throw able preserver (Type IV) if you boat is over 16'.
Man I'm finding conflicting information on the under 13 law. I always thought it was only when the boat was moving they had to wear them. Someplaces online say they have to all the time and some do not. Now I want to find out the real truth. I just found this.
host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/bipartisan-bill-would-require-life-jackets-for-children-under-in/article_f0fe4327-dc1c-5b7b-bf3e-3ba9a3b0acd9.html
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