My Tracker 1542

[fool4fish1226]

That is turning out great, Keep up the good work and soon you will be out enjoying your new rig.

 

[TimRich]

Looks like it's coming right along! Nice work!

 

[tmoore8]

Thanks for the compliments. I finished the carpet and here are a few pics. I have to say, if it weren't for all of you that post on this site, this boat would not have turned out as well as it did. Thanks to all. Next is to charge the batteries and hook up the fish finder.

 

[Dbarba11]

You're build turned out awesome. Quick question, where did you get those L-brackets that attach to your trailer bow stop? I have looked all over and can't seem to find any large enough.

 

[tmoore8]

Thanks Dbarba11. I believe you are referring to the 2.5" swivel bracket I purchased at Academy Sports. Here's a link https://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_13173_-1?N=581132481

 

[tmoore8]

The boat works!

 

[fool4fish1226]

Glad to see you enjoying all your hard work by the way nice catch =D>

 

[tmoore8]

Thanks fool4fish1226, the effort was definitely worth it. My son and I ended up with a very comfortable boat. We just have a a few more things to figure out (like rod holders for trolling), but we are having a great time on the boat! Just looked through your thread and am really impressed with the quality of work there! Awesome.

 

[Lowry107]

Thanks a lot for sharing you mods on here. I just completed the biggest chunk of my project thanks to your pictures and details. I couldnt get my link to work but it is called Lowrys 1542 casting deck modifications if you get a chance to take a look. Thanks again.

Lowry107

 

[tooned out]

Great looking build.
I just picked up an 82' 1542 duracraft with a 25hp outboard. It goes about 25 with me and another guy in it so I would say go for as big a motor as your budget will allow.

One question I have (well I'm sure I will have more) Did you find it to be stable after you decked it? I read about decking or not decking and your layout is just about what I had in mind also.
Keep up the good work.