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Do you load and unload with the motor on the boat? I have a 14 ft jon that I haul like this, but I don't leave the motor on the transom.

Thanks guys for all of your suggestions. I know after I bought my boat I got a survey and I blasted the paint issue, of course there wasn't any reply. Oh well, it is what it is. I'm already thinking about a bigger boat, won't be a Tracker. I'm gonna quit worrying about it and go fishing.

Thanks for the information, I didn't know about the interference problem.

I agree, you get what you pay for. Tracker Topper boats are cheap both in price and in quality. Yes, Jon boats are utility boats, not luxurious bass boats - but then why do so many of us here on this site, spend so much money customizing these so-called 'utility boats'. I think that people...

That's just half of it, after the first time I used it the paint on the bottom chipped off. I wasn't overly concerned because I knew I was putting a floor in it. But now seeing how easy the paint is coming off of the sides, I really feel I made a mistake buying a Tracker.

I have never been more disappointed in a boat than I am with my 1 year old Tracker 1542. Today I decided to put nice registration numbers on it and behold, the tape I used to line everything nice and neat pulled the paint off.  Now I would expect this if I had used masking tape or duct tape, but...

I'm getting ready to wire my boat and I need your opinion. I have two batteries, I will be running a 12volt 44 pound trolling motor, 2 fish finders, bilge pump and navigation lights. My first thought is to run both batteries to a selector switch and run everything off of one battery at a time...

They are the 3/4 pin type, I was just concerned about the bushings in the pedestals.

I just got my new pedestals and seats. Do I need to install swivels on the seats or will they swivel on the pedestals?

If I use bolts, how do I thread them into the seat? Will self-tapping bolts hold?

What size rivets work best? 3/16", 1/4"?

Ok...I'm thinking about attaching a piece of aluminum angle to the bench seats and they will help support the 2x2 framing. I will also use vertical supports. Would it be best to pop rivet the aluminum angle to the seats? What size rivets? Aluminum or Stainless?

I really could use some advice on this subject. I have a Tracker 1542 and I just ordered my seats and pedestals and carpet. I keep going back and forth whether to deck it to the top of the seat or about half way up just high enough to make the bow area level. I will be fishing with my two...

I've seen your build, looks good. I would love to see the finished product. I see you removed the bait-well, what did you do about the hole through the bottom of the boat?

I also fish the HP restricted lakes here in West Virginia and have seen guys with Trackers with 40hp running wide open. I wish they would get busted!

I also was toying with the idea of putting the deck just high enough to make the front of the boat level. I fish 3 in my boat all the time, I don't want to sacrifice stability for a high casting platform. Any thoughts?

yes, the deck would be flush with the top of the bench seat. I thought about using aluminum angle attached to the seats to help support the deck, I just didn't know if rivets would be strong enough.

I have a question that I’m sure has been discussed before, I just can’t find it. I’m getting ready to start my build on my Tracker 1542. I plan on using 2x2 framing (only because it’s more cost effective). My question is what is the best way to attach the framing to the bench seats? My...

Awesome build! This is exactly how I want to build my 1542. I have a couple of questions, did you pop-rivet the bracing in? Also, did you glue the carpet directly to the middle seat? Again, really nice boat. =D>

I love everything about this boat, but the durability of the paint. it's flaking off. I can chip it off with my thumbnail. As for the seat, I'm thinking about drilling a hole in the top of the livewell lid and mount the base of the Pin Pedestal to it. My thoughts are I can still access the...