MDFishermen 16' 1985 Bass Tracker V16 Mod

[architorture]

The interlux looks nice, I'm doing mine with it in fire red. How much did you use and how many coats did you apply? And did you roll it or spray it?

 

[MDFisherman57]

I actually used foam brushes from walmart. They worked great and it was easy to handle. The blue outside I only used a quart and the interior grey I only used a half of a quart. I did two coats of paint but I applied a thick second coat. I really like the interlux paint though!

 

[MDFisherman57]

This is her all cleaned up.

 

[MDFisherman57]

Got the new hubs on. Hubs were 37 each with all bearing and pregreased assembly and no tax. You can't beat that. Added my two new tires as well today and grinded off old trailer jack and installed new one. Will have to get some pictures of that.

 

[Ictalurus]

Looks great man =D> =D>

 

[MDFisherman57]

Here is the picture of the new tires and I redid the lights and ran all new wiring.

 

[basstender10.6]

Looks great. I would get some new brackets to secure the axle to the spring.

 

[MDFisherman57]

Im going to use it for a few months then replace everything when it gets to cold out. Gives me something to do.

 

[SVOMike86]

Looks good Man, did those hubs come with the bearing buddies?

 

[MDFisherman57]

they didn't i wish lol. I got those at bass pro. Tehy work great and the were only 16.99 which i looked on the internet and is the cheapest you can really fine.

 

[erwinner]

My boat used to sit on a trailer identical to that when my dad had it and he had the axle bracket give out on him, so I would second swapping those out with a new pair.
Fortunately for me, dad bought a new trailer and gave the rig to me for my birthday a few years back.

 

[basstender10.6]

they didn't i wish lol. I got those at bass pro. Tehy work great and the were only 16.99 which i looked on the internet and is the cheapest you can really fine.

Northern tool has complete hubs with everything (bearings, races, seals, hub cap) for $31

 

[MDFisherman57]

Well went for the maiden voyage today and everything went great. No leaks and the engine ran great. Couldn't be happier! Hopefully be out fishing sunday and get back to fishing.

 

[user 6672]

Turned out sharp man.

Loox great!

 

[cooter brown]

Nice job! It really looks good. Did you roll the paint or spray it?

 

[MDFisherman57]

I painted it on with foam brushes. It worked very nice!

 

[MDFisherman57]

Well was out fishing today while the earthquake it. I didn't even feel anything out on the water. Did pretty well with around 7 good white perch.

 

[jasper60103]

Well was out fishing today while the earthquake it. I didn't even feel anything out on the water. Did pretty well with around 7 good white perch.

Nice fish.
The mod turned out great too. Love the open floor. =D>
I'm looking forward to getting out on the water again soon.

 

[Butthead]

Your rig came out looking really good!

I'm curious though, where were you fishing in those pictures?
And do you ever need a fishing partner? :LOL2:

 

[MDFisherman57]

Right across the line of Maryland is cadorus state park and lake marburg. Right outside Hanover pa. We were fishing there. Its a 20 hp limit but its really nice water. Bass, white perch, cat, and muskie. I live in Westminster so the bay isn't accessible and I don't care for res. Fishing.