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Thanks, I'll postpone the regulator install for now; just swap batteries when I tie up at the end of the day. I want to keep a charged batt in the boat for the auto bilge pump ... had a bit of a scare a while back after 2 days of rain.

Just purchased an aftermarket rectifier/regulator for my Johnson 15 hp 4 stroke; supposed to be a match for the OEM battery charger kit but it’s significantly cheaper. The OME part specs indicate a 12V at 6A output. Here’s the info on the after market part: Specification. Product name...

How about an update … Years have flown by and I haven’t spent enough time with this little gem. Indeed haven’t been back to the Bahamas since Covid hit. Over the years there have been a couple of mods / additions. Stern rod holders Custom plexi windshield – should have done this sooner Stirrup...

I got 21.8 mph in my Tracker V12 this Easter, that's with a Johnson 15 4stroke and 2 @ 175lb guys. Crashbuilder

Thanks Zum, Hope these images are a little better Crash

Well I think I’m done! If that’s possible on a boat mod! Just spent 2-1/2 weeks in the Bahamas finishing up my build. Last time I was there I thought I was 2 days shy of completion … boy was I wrong; everything takes at least twice as long as you estimate. Didn’t have that much to do this trip...

Sent an email to Nauticus, seems like it's not a big deal ... here's what the said: "Don’t worry, just use the supplied stainless steel sheetmetal screws. We have never had an issue with any aluminum boats." So there it is, sheet metal screws.

Hi Guys, I need a little help here .... I’m in the process of moding my Tracker V12 and I need some advice. I want to add some “Smart Tabs” to the transom but I’m not sure how to secure them. The transom is double walled with no filler between the two aluminum surfaces. That means that if I...

Good News .... The builder's center says they don't have a lot of info on the ply but it's untreated .... I can sleep tonight!

I’m fretting here … I’d read all this stuff about what ply to use on jon boat builds prior to starting this project. I settled on marine ply, it’s supposed to be un-treated and should pose no threat to aluminum. As you might realize, I was on a mission when I went to work on the boat; the...

Thanks again guys Don't know about the bimini, do they come this small? Would it slow me down? I'm only running 15hp. I've also been thinking about rod holders ... my first choice is the left side of the console, but with such limited space they might be a bit of a hazard. Off the stern might...

Thanks ... a real labor of love! Can't wait to get back and finish up.

Well just got back from the Bahamas on Tuesday. What a pain in the butt. Trying to do these mods in the backwoods of the Bahamas was really frustrating. I was looking forward to 2 weeks of leisurely building and fishing but what I got was 14 days of stress. I traveled with some basic tools...

Hi guys, mw again .... I’m making some progress. I’m currently in Vancouver and managed to get a local dealer to order my BRP parts. So I’m currently in possession of the remote conversion kit, control cables and a concealed port / starboard control unit. Well, as usual, I’ve got more...

If i take this approach: "use a piece of aluminum angle & let the deck set on it, then screw thru the deck into the angle" Will aluminum 3/16" pop rivets be adequate? Bear in mind that the sole will really rest on the chines and the sole is then screwed to the aluminum angle so it stays put.