RLC61
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Hi. My name is Randy, and I have spent countless hours in these forums and have learned a lot from yall. Big Thanks. I'm not much for forums as people can be caddy, but I have to say, the people here seem quite nice.
I've had a Landau 1232 for about 15 years. I put in a cheap pedestal and seat, and it had a 24 lbs thrust Minn Kota TM that I purchased new about the same time I got the boat, and that rig was fine for me as I usually fish ponds and small lakes with lots of wood and vegetation. My new wife has learned to fish, so I added another cheap pedestal and seat for her. I put a wood floor in the middle section, and carpet throughout. We fished it since last July, but with 3 rods each, TM batteries, tackle bags, cooler, paddle, life jackets, anchor, etc, we needed something bigger. So, I bought a 2014 Tracker 1542. I got a Bass Pro VIP card with the purchase that gives me 10% - 20% off, and it has saved me a lot on the parts for build as well as other fishing gear. I have bought everything new, except the side console, which came with a Teleflex Safe-T QC Helm, steering wheel and 8' cable for $150.
On the new boat, I have finished the aluminum tube framing for the front deck, battery box, mid-section floor and seat/deck expansion for more storage. I still have to frame the rear section with a hatch that will cover most of the gas tank area. Modify the console to fit properly. Cut and treat the decking, put the carpet on the decking. Mock up all the wiring. Once everything is built and mocked up, I will stripe it back down. Then paint the little bit of metal on the inside that will be showing, as well as the outside top edge all the way around. I already bought some of the Wetlander product from Scott. After paint, I will apply the wetlander, then put it all back together, and go fishing.
Many photos to come.
1st photo - Our old Landau 1232
2nd photo - Our new tracker 1542
I've had a Landau 1232 for about 15 years. I put in a cheap pedestal and seat, and it had a 24 lbs thrust Minn Kota TM that I purchased new about the same time I got the boat, and that rig was fine for me as I usually fish ponds and small lakes with lots of wood and vegetation. My new wife has learned to fish, so I added another cheap pedestal and seat for her. I put a wood floor in the middle section, and carpet throughout. We fished it since last July, but with 3 rods each, TM batteries, tackle bags, cooler, paddle, life jackets, anchor, etc, we needed something bigger. So, I bought a 2014 Tracker 1542. I got a Bass Pro VIP card with the purchase that gives me 10% - 20% off, and it has saved me a lot on the parts for build as well as other fishing gear. I have bought everything new, except the side console, which came with a Teleflex Safe-T QC Helm, steering wheel and 8' cable for $150.
On the new boat, I have finished the aluminum tube framing for the front deck, battery box, mid-section floor and seat/deck expansion for more storage. I still have to frame the rear section with a hatch that will cover most of the gas tank area. Modify the console to fit properly. Cut and treat the decking, put the carpet on the decking. Mock up all the wiring. Once everything is built and mocked up, I will stripe it back down. Then paint the little bit of metal on the inside that will be showing, as well as the outside top edge all the way around. I already bought some of the Wetlander product from Scott. After paint, I will apply the wetlander, then put it all back together, and go fishing.
Many photos to come.
1st photo - Our old Landau 1232
2nd photo - Our new tracker 1542