Bought my first boat last year. 2000 Tracker, had a marine shop go over it, engine good. I asked them about the bubbling paint around the heads of some of the bolts in the transom, and they said thats a problem with aluminum boats, but shouldn't be a problem.
Fast forward to today, I find a...
first time boat owner. 90HP merc outboard. took it out this past weekend. I'm in SC, plan on using it this winter. Should I winterize? if not, what is the point at which I should? It has been below freezing already. sits outside on a trailer covered.
I've got a 2000 tracker pro deep v17. I'm upgrading the depthfinder and trying to find the best location to mount it the transducer. I've included a picture to make things clearer. I can't mount it where the existing transducer is b/c the existing one currently hits the bunk on the new...
I've got my first boat, a new to me tracker deep v17 with a walk through windshield. Primarily a fishing boat, but we'll possibly cruise around with another couple occasionally. Trying to come up with something like bow seats. There is no cushioning on the front deck or in front of the...
Just bought a HDS-5 base-us model. Now realizing for about $50 more, I could have had the lake insight preloaded. how good is the insight? worth the extra $$ or do I put it towards a navionics chip? I can send it back and exchange it. I just need contours(would like structure and trees), I...
How good are the garmin fishfinders? I'm upgrading electronics, I would imagine their GPS is good, but the resolution is much lower than equivalent lowrance or humminbird. Usually 240x360 vs 480x480 and higher. Am I going to notice a difference?
Just got a 2000 tracker pro deep v17 with a 90hp Mercury. Its my first boat. Trying to get manuals for everything to get started. Any suggestions on where to start? I've searched all over the internet, but haven't really found anything. Tracker's site doesn't have anything listed. Found...
Anyone know what the HP rating is for a 1995 16ft Sylvan Pro Select? Looking at one online and it has a '99 115 Merc on the back. I'd check the plate, but I'm in SC and it is in VT. I'm going to try to call the dealer this week, but I'm slammed.
Looking at a first boat. We walleye fish in Canada twice a year, but live in SC. Looking for something dependable, easy to trailer and handle. Looking at 16-17ft aluminum with WT windshield. I have found two boats in my price range. what do you guys think?
1995 SYLVAN 16 Pro Select, 1999...
Considering a Scout 162 that has a 96 Honda 75hp on it with around 300hours on it. This will be a first boat and I'm looking for something reliable. I realize the newer the better, but I have a budget to work with. My question is, does anyone have any opinions on this engine? I know it...
Still in the search for my first boat. Most of what has been in my range is much older, but I came across an 02 Tracker V16 for only $5200. Only problem is it has a 40HP 4stroke Merc. I like the 4stroke part, but seems this would be better with a 60 or so. Do you think this is underpowered...
