'97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

[jigngrub]

I've been taking my Tracker apart and ripping carpet off of decking for the past few day and thought I'd post some pics.

I did this about 6 years ago and it kinda irks me to have to do it again, but it's my own fault for not using the right materials. I used the Home Depot "marine" carpet and the indoor outdoor adhesive that was supposed to be good for boats too... NOT!!! The adhesive held ok for about 3 years then it started letting go of the carpet causing it to pucker, mainly on the horizontal surfaces while the vertical surfaces held pretty well... but it's all coming out, no more carpet!

I'll be putting Nautolex marine vinyl back in and using the Nautolex adhesive and should get much better service out of it.

Now for some pics.

Fore with fore, aft decks, side panels removed.

Aft

The puckered bunghole.

Fore with all decking and carpet removed.

Aft

I really like the way they did the foam in this boat and there's no shortage of it.

I'll update this thread as work progresses.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

Oh great......... I used the HD indoor outdoor with the 6700 adhesive........ Is this my future too

 

[jigngrub]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

Oh great......... I used the HD indoor outdoor with the 6700 adhesive........ Is this my future too

I dunno Bob, it didn't work for me but maybe it'll work for you.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

Well looking at your location...... you get more sun and heat in a week then we get all summer. Time will tell

 

[jigngrub]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

Well looking at your location...... you get more sun and heat in a week then we get all summer. Time will tell

Yeah, it's hotter than a blistered pinocha in a pepper patch down here right now!

I found the old can of glue I used, it isn't the 6700 it's the Henry 663 outdoor carpet adhesive... I threw rocks at it, spat upon it, and farted in it's general direction.

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

Although 6 years isn't long, you tinny guys sure have it easy to redo. You should have that taken care of in a weekend or two.

Good luck with it....fortunately you already know what to do.

 

[FarmallM]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

I see you have Down East rod holders on one side and another brand on the other side. After using both, do you have a preference? I had the Down East on my previous boat, and the other style on my current restoration but haven't had a chance to use them for trolling yet.

 

[Teamster]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

I see you have Down East rod holders on one side and another brand on the other side. After using both, do you have a preference? I had the Down East on my previous boat, and the other style on my current restoration but haven't had a chance to use them for trolling yet.

Nice catch!!!

Personally the only thing I ever wanted the down easy for would be trolling for musky,...But I have Ram's on my boat and those seem sufficient,..

I look forward to the op's answer,...

 

[jigngrub]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

I see you have Down East rod holders on one side and another brand on the other side. After using both, do you have a preference? I had the Down East on my previous boat, and the other style on my current restoration but haven't had a chance to use them for trolling yet.

I like the Downeasters for their durability, the Roberts on the other side are ok but I've broken a couple of them.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

That is one of the more thorough foam installations I've seen and with good drainage to boot. Yeah that carpet sure did go to heck didn't it?

 

[jigngrub]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

That is one of the more thorough foam installations I've seen and with good drainage to boot. Yeah that carpet sure did go to heck didn't it?

I'm fairly proud of the foam job they did, I've heard of and seen others on here that weren't quite so spiffy. I tested it the other day and it seems like the 8 lb. density, I can only dent it with my fingernail.

The carpet went to heck in a handbag and I'm still kicking myself for not using better quality materials... but live and learn eh!?

 

[jigngrub]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

Well, I'm getting pretty close to being finished with the boat and thought I'd post some pics.

I've been bustin' my butt on this thing every day and it has taken a lot longer than I thought it would, but I'm pleased with the results.

With the hatches open:

 

[jigngrub]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

With the hatches closed:

I'm not completely done yet, still lack a piece or two of trim and the little box in front of the console to hide the side storage gap... but I should have it on the water in a day or two.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

Well, I'm no Tin Boat guy, but from where I'm lookin, I'd say that's a Mighty Fine install!!!!
WOW!!!!

Looks like a brand new boat.

Great Work JNG!!!!

 

[lmuss53]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

Very nice, I hope to get the Sea Nymph looking something like that.

Edit: I had asked for some other pics but now that I scroll around I see that what I want to see is there already.

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

Fantastic job....looks like it just came off the showroom floor.....

 

[fishrdan]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

Looks great Jig, you're going to like how easy it's to keep the boat clean now. I used the blue foam in my livewell lid too, really helps keep the live well cooler.

 

[Teamster]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

Trackers don't look that good new, Nice job!!!

 

[jigngrub]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

It was a lot of hard work and I'm just glad it didn't turn out lookin' like a Billy Goats butt sewed up with a grapevine.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: '97 Tracker Pro Deep V Facelift

WOW nice job..........!