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  1. scsdiver

    Flats Tracker 17tx

    awesome guys thank you for the input. that is exactly what i needed to hear. if we can run that shallow that would be awesome. do you run a hydrofoil as well? or can you for that matter wiht the pods? what is your set back?
  2. scsdiver

    Flats Tracker 17tx

    good afternoon we are wondering if we can get some opinions and ideas. we have a tracker 17tx with the johnson/tracker 70. we are looking at ways to be able to run on plain in shallower water. we primarily fish in mosquito lagoon and average depth is 12-16". currenlty we need about 20-22" of...
  3. scsdiver

    1980 Bass Tracker 3 ::: new pics added 4/11

    awesome build really looks like a brand new g3. i really like your flooring choice how has it held up for you?
  4. scsdiver

    70hp johnson multiple problems?

    yes i have gone home and put muffs on it and still does not pee and visually the screen in the lower unit looks clean before i hook them up. i have tried running it with the cap off and unfortunately i cannot say for certain it is better or worse. as it only has the fuel issue some times. i...
  5. scsdiver

    70hp johnson multiple problems?

    in regards to the fuel line i think we have several problems there to. im going to replace the old line from the fuel pump to the carbs as i dont know how old it is and it sat unused for 2 years. i think our second problem is that the deck filler we installed has a vent/overflow connection and...
  6. scsdiver

    70hp johnson multiple problems?

    so i have been dealing with multiple problems with my outboard. the first is i have had two tanks of bad gas which i believe now keeping my tank full of gas has solved that problem and obviously not a motor issue. i installed a fuel cell in front of my 17' tracker and installed a new fuel...
  7. scsdiver

    1989 FLATSTRACKER 17tx to center console flats boat

    FINALLY has two successfull trips out on the boat tongiht with no motor problems! we have spent the last two weeks chasing issue after issue and finally got them all worked out. even took it to dinner tonight. we hope to finish the rest of the build by next week.
  8. scsdiver

    New Toy! Wife is not a fan yet! Update 10/9

    Good looking boat! love the vintage rude looks awesome.
  9. scsdiver

    1989 FLATSTRACKER 17tx to center console flats boat

    well maiden voyage went well. had some cooling issues with the motor that are almost resolved. we have a few things left to do, finishing lighting up and the platform so hope.
  10. scsdiver

    1989 FLATSTRACKER 17tx to center console flats boat

    well i suppose the phrase " Bust Out Another Thousand" wouldnt be true if it wasnt a boat. ran into a bunch of non sence little issues. between bad switches and locked up throttle linkages more bad switches, small fire, crappy fuse block and i am pretty sure a bad tach not sure what else can...
  11. scsdiver

    1989 FLATSTRACKER 17tx to center console flats boat

    yes sir it sure did. deff hooked me up with the tach wire unfortunately i found out my brand new tach is bad! go figure. thanks for the schematic though very much appreciated.
  12. scsdiver

    Bass Tracker II - Flats Poling Style Skiff

    that is one sharp looking trailer!! i may have to paint mine now. =D>
  13. scsdiver

    1990 70hp johnson

    Pappy thank you so much for the details! i did buy a manual and ill be honest i have been working on the boat and have not touched the motor but i will be starting on it tonight. i bought a new thermostat that even if it isnt bad hey what can it hurt right. I bought the upgraded cup and the...
  14. scsdiver

    Fishin-joe's new boat project

    nice boat and even sweeter deal!!
  15. scsdiver

    1989 FLATSTRACKER 17tx to center console flats boat

    Big Night tonight. been letting the paint dry for a while before we walked on it. going ot get the console installed and all the interior lights, and hatches. unless we have a major issue hope to have her in the water this weekend. It was a big day we finally came to a agreement on the name...
  16. scsdiver

    1989 FLATSTRACKER 17tx to center console flats boat

    i cant give out all my secrets now guys! no just kidding these things are very inexpensive. if you search for waterproof led strips on ebay you will find them. i am not sure if i can post a link on here or not. they sell the same lights at autozone,advanced discount, west marine however there...
  17. scsdiver

    Newbie - First Mod

    i would suggest you use some c channel aluminium or angle aluminum and aluminium rivets. even though stainless and aluminium are close on the electrolisis scale they are still not a match and will react to each other over time and the worse part is the aluminum looses that battle. pretty hard...
  18. scsdiver

    1989 FLATSTRACKER 17tx to center console flats boat

    trying to stay out of the boat for the week and let the paint cure so working out side i am trying to get the platform finished up and installed. i got the bow lights installed tonight and tested.
  19. scsdiver

    1989 FLATSTRACKER 17tx to center console flats boat

    well i have been using a very fine bristle brush and switched up for a foam brush to start with. but i tried tipping before hand with a foam brush like i saw so many others do using a dry foam brush and it turned out in my opinion awfull so i went with a good dry fine bristle. well i found...
  20. scsdiver

    Bass Tracker II - Flats Poling Style Skiff

    deff cant wait to see your approach since we are just finishing up ours and went after the same style. you paint looks great deff cant wait to see your decks and what not. that is one heck of a trailer jack!
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