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I paid $999 at BPS for the HDS Live 9 one year ago. It is on sale now for 1099.00. When it drops to $$700-$800, I'll bite. It believe it will around November, if not sooner. It has been replaced with the Pro series.

In terms of FFs, like many things, you get what you pay for. I don't think an expensive fish finder makes you a better fisherman....time on the water (and lots of it), in your regular fishing grounds, does. However, having some level of depth and what is below you (structure, flats...

I think your plan sounds good. Use quality epoxy and quality plywood. What thickness ply are you considering? Be sure to coat inner plywood holes with epoxy wherever you use through bolts.

Not sure what grade Lowrance uses on their brackets, but I checked it with a magnet, and no attraction at all. Always fishing in fresh water reservoirs or the CO River!

Thanks for the suggestions. Since the two original transom holes that were for the transducer that came with boat matched my new bracket, I decided not to add a HDPE sacrificial mounting plate. Instead, I used a 1/8"x2"x3" piece of ABS plastic between ss mounting bracket and hull. Used Boat...

I am preparing to install a Lowrance 3 in 1 AI transducer on my new Tracker Hull which is painted aluminum. Lowrance transducer mounting bracket is made of stainless steel. Reading install instructions from Lowrance, it suggests using a plastic isolating material such as "King Starboard" to...

I added this custom made console on my V16......it allows for FF, bilge pump, lights, power source, etc.... basically whatever you want to add https://www.tinboats.net/threads/my-custom-side-console-for-tiller-steered-boat.49626/#post-490040

IMO....If you plan on changing to a different type of foam, I would check on buoyancy, weight, USCG approved, etc. per cubic foot for the type of foam that came with boat from factory and any replacement foam. Apples to apples comparison.

Looks like you have a Alumacraft V14 or V16. I had a 2017 V16 and did a few mods that you can search for on this forum. My foam was in good condition. Like you said, not such a big deal to replace, just takes some time. Great boats BTW! Sitting in the rain definitely caused your issues...

DaleH shared this site with the forum a few years back......Great site for rivets and such https://www.rivetsonline.com/a187b2000a/a187b2000a

Not sure if they have no warranty....but logic tells me that may be the case as most Jons are used hard and as utility work boats, for a variety of uses including, fishing, hunting, dock work/repair, buoy setting, etc.

Thanks for sharing with your fellow outdoorsman. Glad to hear you are on the mend and felling better. Good to see doc after 2-3 days and a fever is still present. Being sick sucks! I'm not sure how common ticks are here in CA. I don't do any hunting or hiking so I have no idea. Mosquitoes...

Having owned a V16....the side boxes are for structural RIGIDITY. I personally would not remove them. It is a great hull, very stable...I only sold it as I wanted more storage and a SC. That being said, there is a guy in Europe that removed the side boxes and completely tricked out the boat...

Congrats! I hope you enjoy the new project and have fun. BTW...what makes the Tracker more difficult to launch solo vs the Sylvan?

Yes, it deserved some dusting off! Vey creative on using a truck tool box. Obviously the wood stiffened it up....and the Mahogany added a nice soft look to the industrial look of the diamond plate. I just love these type of creative self-motivated projects....simple, yet thoughtful, creative...