1984 Bass Tracker I (restoration)

[Bowlershop]

The white inside was an idea that I borrowed some another build I seen on here. It helps a ton seeing in low light conditions.

 

[Fire1386]

I like the color combinations. Nice build.

 

[onthewater102]

[strike]Is that black paint over the tops of the gunwales and into the interior or did you wrap vinyl over? Very clean looking - I'm about to restart my tracker III project as soon as tax season is done & if I need to paint before I build now is the time to figure that out.[/strike]

Just didn't look back far enough in the thread. My bad

 

[jethro]

NADA is garbage for boats. They say my boat is worth $1100 and I have been offered $2500. Boat prices are tough.

 

[Bowlershop]

I bought a decal for a newer bass tracker for the sides. After putting the decal on I painted above and inside the top of the boat black as well, then clear coated over the paint and decals.

 

[HeavyHook]

fantastic looking boat - loved the pictures! Wouldn't mind seeing some pictures or a video of it in action!

 

[wlfman40]

WOW! That is all I can say, that has to be one of the most impressive restores I have ever seen. Beautiful, can't believe the before and after. =D>

 

[onthewater102]

NADA is garbage for boats. They say my boat is worth $1100 and I have been offered $2500. Boat prices are tough.

Wrong...NADA is the basis for the insured value of your boat for most insurers and any banks financing the deal. By all means - accept more for a boat than they report its value as - but if you're buying keep in mind your investment in that boat will likely only be covered up to the value they track via NADA - even if you report more being paid to your insurer.

Probably not as much of an issue with small tin boats that many people don't insure.

 

[fishmonger]

Removing the rotten transom......(what a pain)

Love the home made motor stand !

 

[Bowlershop]

Trim/Tilt.......I am loving this setup

 

[kbeazy35]

Can you show pix of your rear hatch opening by your rear seat

 

[Bowlershop]

Do you mean to show which way the hatch opens? Or do you want more pics of the inside of the hatch?

 

[Bowlershop]

I did not hinge the rear hatch at all. I just made it so the lid fit snuggly into place. I was going to hinge it but this way I can open it from any direction or just take it off completely.

 

[Bowlershop]

Let me know if the pics helped or not.

 

[Bowlershop]

UPDATE!!!.........I now have another bass tracker restoration i have started working on....this one is a 1985 tournament tx 17 with a 50hp mercury.....going to have a little more deck space and more speed with this one when finished.....but the 1984 bass tracker I has been working great!....pictures for new boat build will be coming soon.

 

[Lockndam25]

I know this is a old post but I felt that I could add to the conversation about insurance any time you have a boat over 20 years old you can insure it as a classic for a agreed amount or a stated amount. Not ace or actual cash value like a car. Hagerty and Jc Taylor insurance classic stuff. Hope that helps