AR_Fishing
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Hey guys, new to the site and have been reading around, lots of information here! Sorry for the long post but trying to get all this squeezed in is tough. Anyways I'm currently in college (20 yrs old) and have been dreaming of a boat for quite some time. I've been saving up and watching craigslist and other local ads for really any kind of cheap boat with a motor :LOL2: I was talking about it with my grandfather a couple weeks ago and this past weekend he called me and said I could have his boat!! I had no idea he had one (he lives pretty far away so I don't get to see him much) and turns out its a 1860 Tracker with a 50 horse E-TEC :mrgreen: I finally got time to go get it yesterday and I couldn't be more excited. It needs a lot of work but you can't beat a free boat! Here's some pics -
The motor and trailer all need ALOT of TLC, but I'm fairly confident I can make it happen. It's been sitting outside since new without a tarp unfortunately, so everything is faded and looks 20 years old.
The outboard is going to have my immediate attention, it needs a new prop before it gets in the water and a full service. I'm going to start with spark plugs, the whole Water Pump/Impeller kit, fuel filter kit, new lower unit oil, etc. I'm also going to use the portable gas tank it has for awhile and then eventually try to get a more permanent, larger setup.
The Trailer is in pretty rough shape. All the bunks are rotted and and I could only get the tail lights to work, the side marker lights wouldn't come on. Also, the front keel/winch mount whatever you call it was broken, so I borrowed his welder to bandaid it until I got home and actually repair it. The wheels/tires are in ok shape, but I need to repack or just replace the wheel bearings soon. I feel like I need to add a rear mount for a transom saver so that will get added as well.
Now the boat :lol: It is in pretty decent shape, but the foam under the deck and in the bench areas is totally water logged, so that will be coming out. My current plans for this spring are to extend the front deck and make my own compartments for tackle and such, extend the rear deck a little and add a battery box, and try to get the whole inside carpeted for the most part. I'm working with a college kid budget so bare with me! I'll try to get the pics working correctly. Anyways let me know what you think and sorry for the long post!
I'll be working on it most of the day Saturday so I'll post an update then.
The motor and trailer all need ALOT of TLC, but I'm fairly confident I can make it happen. It's been sitting outside since new without a tarp unfortunately, so everything is faded and looks 20 years old.
The outboard is going to have my immediate attention, it needs a new prop before it gets in the water and a full service. I'm going to start with spark plugs, the whole Water Pump/Impeller kit, fuel filter kit, new lower unit oil, etc. I'm also going to use the portable gas tank it has for awhile and then eventually try to get a more permanent, larger setup.
The Trailer is in pretty rough shape. All the bunks are rotted and and I could only get the tail lights to work, the side marker lights wouldn't come on. Also, the front keel/winch mount whatever you call it was broken, so I borrowed his welder to bandaid it until I got home and actually repair it. The wheels/tires are in ok shape, but I need to repack or just replace the wheel bearings soon. I feel like I need to add a rear mount for a transom saver so that will get added as well.
Now the boat :lol: It is in pretty decent shape, but the foam under the deck and in the bench areas is totally water logged, so that will be coming out. My current plans for this spring are to extend the front deck and make my own compartments for tackle and such, extend the rear deck a little and add a battery box, and try to get the whole inside carpeted for the most part. I'm working with a college kid budget so bare with me! I'll try to get the pics working correctly. Anyways let me know what you think and sorry for the long post!
I'll be working on it most of the day Saturday so I'll post an update then.
