Recent content by jthielm

i got out and ran it today. It ran 35 mph (gps) with two guys and a fishing load with a heavy chop in the water(winds blowing 15-20).

Its a 40 hp on a Tracker Grizzly 1654. i haven't taken it out yet. i am hoping to get out tommorow.

I've been waiting on this motor for a month. Now that it is here they are calling for snow this weekend.

Just got this motor. I can't wait to try it out.

Finally got it. It was the ground. The frame wasn't grounded. Thanks for the help.

I might as well get in on this. First fish of the year. 9 lbs 2 oz 25.5" Chartruese/yellow bass pro spinnerbait gold colorado blades

We were going to fish that morning but the wind was blowing 25 with gusts to 40. We ended giving them a try that evening as you can see by the waves the wind was still blowing about 20. I was luckily fishing with my heaviest rod and had it spooled with 30lbs spiderwire. I was just fishing...

There's no long arming there either.

Not bad for my first trip and first fish of the year. Weighed 9lbs 2oz. Biggest largemougth i've ever caught.

I have searched through the previous topics on trailer wiring but am still at a loss. I installed a t connector wiring harness on an Isuzu Rodeo and the only lights i can get to work on my trailer are the front flashers and these only work when the taillights are off. When i put a circuit...

Any input is appreciated: I am looking at either buying a 2008 Yamaha 25hp 2stroke or a 2009 Evinrude Etech 40 hp. Obviously there is a pretty signifacant price difference in the two. I have a Tracker Grizzly 1654 and am concerned about the 25hp being able to push it along quick enough. What...

Going slow. I finally got a hitch for my truck and got the boat back to my house. I am going to do some more measuring and planning tommorow. I need to find an outboard also.

Does anyone here have any input on Honda 4 stroke outboards? I am looking at buying an outboard for my Tracker Grizzly 1654 and found a honda for sale. I haven't heard much good or bad about them.

I have a relatively new Tracker 1654 flat bottom that i am wanting to modify. It has a middle bench seat in it. I will be using it for fishing and duck hunting. I think i would like to have a front casting deck on it. I have never done this before any help with plans or ideas would be...