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2006 Tracker Grizzly 1448 Livewell install & Mods
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<blockquote data-quote="edrow" data-source="post: 339223" data-attributes="member: 10640"><p>Thanks man! First I clamped the conduit down real tight with squeeze clamps. I put a clamp every couple of feet. I think that long run was about 10'. Then I laid in the floor of the boat and drilled a 1/2" hole at about the 5 o'clock position on the conduit, ONLY through the bottom side. That hole provided me with a big enough opening to get a 1/2" long, 1/8" diameter SS screw through the top of the conduit & into the lip. I did drill a 1/8" pilot hole for the SS screws, making sure I didn't go through the versa-trak channel. I used a screw driver to put the screws in through the pilot holes because I didn't tap the holes. SS screws are pretty brittle and you can snap the head of easily if your not careful. After turning the screw in I checked my clamps again, and moved to the next spot. I put 4 of these into that run of conduit and it has held up great. I know my pilot hole & screw were the same diameter, but it will thread nicely without tapping the hole. Just dont over tighten the screws, snug will do. You can always go to a bigger screw if they won't tighten up for you. Good luck I'm sure you can nail it!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="edrow, post: 339223, member: 10640"] Thanks man! First I clamped the conduit down real tight with squeeze clamps. I put a clamp every couple of feet. I think that long run was about 10'. Then I laid in the floor of the boat and drilled a 1/2" hole at about the 5 o'clock position on the conduit, ONLY through the bottom side. That hole provided me with a big enough opening to get a 1/2" long, 1/8" diameter SS screw through the top of the conduit & into the lip. I did drill a 1/8" pilot hole for the SS screws, making sure I didn't go through the versa-trak channel. I used a screw driver to put the screws in through the pilot holes because I didn't tap the holes. SS screws are pretty brittle and you can snap the head of easily if your not careful. After turning the screw in I checked my clamps again, and moved to the next spot. I put 4 of these into that run of conduit and it has held up great. I know my pilot hole & screw were the same diameter, but it will thread nicely without tapping the hole. Just dont over tighten the screws, snug will do. You can always go to a bigger screw if they won't tighten up for you. Good luck I'm sure you can nail it! [/QUOTE]
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