I have one of these boats. I really want to upgrade my trolling motor to a 24v. I seen ya say something about the gauge of wire. Were you talking about the gauge of wire that’s ran from the batteries to the bow? If so that’s gonna be a pain to change out
+Shawn Titsworth yes the wire from the front to the back, might need to be larger in size or smaller in gauge depending on what size motor you buy. It was kind of a pain to pull the new wires. There is a couple of hidden zipties in the storage compartment. Check out this link www.minnkotamotors.com/Support/Battery-Selection---Rigging/ you might not need to change anything. More voltage requires less amperage. And if you haven't already please subscribe.
Brad P very much appreciate the info man. I was worried about having to snake a new wire under all the decking and what not. I’m really glad I don’t have to. Can’t Waite to get that ultrex. Gonna be a game changer and is gonna put more fish in the boat. Thanks again for the info and good luck out on the water
its not bad- just get a fish tape or a rope and tie it tothe OLD wires up front and pull it thru. Then you will have a rope strung thru to pull new wires back up--if you cant do that-- (depending on the route it goes)---you might have to do it in sections--"get it to point a"--then get the fish tape or rope and get it the next little ways.
Actually the wiring that is factory should stay the same size when you go to 24V due to more voltage equals less amperage (Amperage creates heat because it is considered resistance). Double check me but I believe the factory wiring will be fine on a 24V system. I have a Minn Kota Ulterra 80lb 24V on my bass tracker and I used the factory wiring and havent had any issues at all. I even had a friend come over with his thermal to check for heating up in the wiring and it was good to go. He did check it on the lake at max operation.
I have an older 175txw. Almost never fish with 3 in the boat so I removed the middle seat and the driver seat and put in a carpeted floor. Then replaced the driver seat with a short pedestal seat. This solves a lot of the drivers lack of movement and gives much better vision over the front. With the center seat gone its a nice easy step through to the back
Good job, Ya gotta make it YOUR OWN. We bought a 175 pro team, in 2000. I don't bass fish. Cats and crappie for me. I made bases for rod holders & riveted to gunnels. Just gotta make them functional & comfy.
Good video. I agree with all your comments. I bought this boat a little over 2 years ago, new, with the 75 hp 4 stroke. I did many of the same mods. Helix 10 MSI at the console, Terrova 80# with the transducer built in and a Helix 5 at the bow. The 2018 rod locker is way better than the older and the newer ones because the lid goes down over the bulkhead so you don't have to wrestle the rods (as much) in and out. 80# Terrova with the spot lock is awesome. I can hold in a gale and the boat will actually go about 5 1/2 mph on the troller. I also added a 10' Talon on the sandwich mount on the port side which I use all the time. I fish alone and I use it at the ramp every time as well as shallow fishing. I swapped the stupid, dangerous cleats out with folding cleats. I also added a bimini for the roasting South Texas sun. I shortened it quite a bit but it is great for taking a break or charting. The trailer came with LED lights but I changed out the plug and added back up LED flood lights and that is a game changer in the dark. I wound up moving the trolling motor batteries to the rear of the front compartments because it was too low in the back and water will run back through the bilge pump into the bilge when fishing. The big motor and the Talon added a bunch of weight that most people don't have to deal with. I think this is an awesome first boat but I'm going to upgrade to a bigger, better boat next year.
Looks like you went all out! I just picked up a new used boat, tiller steer for more space and to do some ocean fishing. What cleats did you buy? My new boat has the same issue. My new boat is in my newer videos and I'm going to be upgrading the trolling motor and I think is light enough for the power pole Micro.
I used some inexpensive 2x3 led pods from eBay on some brackets I made to bolt to the tail lights. The 7 way plug didn't have the contact for the reverse signal, so I had to replace the front pigtail and plug. I'll send links tomorrow.
cleats: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010855QG4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I made some small gaskets from 1/8" neoprene gasket material to fit to the curved gunnels and cover the tiny bit of the old holes that sticks out. I drilled and tapped 1/4-20 holes to mount them. led pods: www.ebay.com/itm/2X-3inch-LED-Work-Light-Pods-Off-road-Driving-Flood-Lamp-For-Jeep-Ford/173966163359?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D6ef456f09c04440eae590a0056af0de5%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D173966163359%26itm%3D173966163359%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A9e07a48b-35ac-11eb-b323-225f11b82905%7Cparentrq%3A2a756a0e1760a9ca261eadd2ffd0e494%7Ciid%3A1 trailer pig tail: www.ebay.com/itm/7-Way-Trailer-Light-Plug-Wire-Harness-Molded-End-6-FT-Heavy-Duty-RV-Camper-Cord/111702233922?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648
Just put the batteries in parallel and it just doubles your amp hours. Same thing your doing but then you don’t have to switch wires. Whatever you do, don’t wire them in series!
I just bought a 2021 one of these new last summer. Ive upgraded the battery for the trolling motor from the group 24 single to a larger pair. 12 volt and just wired both batteries together. Same 12 volt but double the capacity. After 8 hours non stop usage in a breeze it was still showing 12 volt on the depth finder. They did move the aux plug to the dash. It came with a lowrance 5 and i moved it to the trolling motor and put my Garmin 7 at the dash. The right side rod storage is better suited for shorter rods. Only 2 things about this boat is that 1. I really wanted the crappie version of it for the extra seat mounts and locations and the extra bait live well in front. But waiting for who knows when for one to be built and delivered for me. I just got this one. The rod storage on mine is on the sides and the center is storage.
I have a 75lbs thrust trolling motor on my Tracker, more than enough power, also a get a spare tire lock and make sure to carry a spare prop for both motors. Good Luck fishing!
Great video. A lot of useful information. I have a 2001 Tracker . I have the same fish finder you have the Lowrance triple shot 7X. I fished the Delaware River yesterday. Went a good 5-6 miles. The fish finder didn't show and fish anywhere. I'm sure there was some. my guess is I may need to lower the transducer 1/4 to 1/2 inch. The Lowrance has a nice product. The instructions leave a lot to be desired. Any suggestions you might have I'm all ears. Thanks for the video
I got the same boat with a 70lbs and it's plent I fish rivers with lots of current every week and it's does fine actually 101 would be way to much and you would need 3 batteries too
What yr is this boat. I just bought a 2024, and they Def fix a lot of what your talking about, Def like the modifications though, Also those hook you hook up the truck you said they are retractable, are those after market?
They came with the boat but I bought the boat off somebody else I'm not sure if it's an aftermarket thing or not but they do help. The paint on this boat does not stay on long
wow, great boat, love the quality of the work you have done. i have an 18 sv lund. bay boat with a 40hp suzuki. larance chart plotter/gps, depth and fish, also, radio vhf. ac converter, updated panel, 3hp kiker motor. also, haha, added air horns, we have shipping channels, i consider them a must as far as safety. what i really want to add is 10k lumins of flood light with 3 stage switch.
agreed, i have seen any real systems that fit the bill, they need to mounted up high. i down graded from a 36ft Catalina. i used my rear seat post / hole to mount my cam for recording. removable. im think about useing that same post/hole system to put 2x3ft led bars across/floods. i fish the chesapeake bay for rockfish. and crabbing. maybe add a second AGM battery.
Switching wires makes no sense. Just parallel trolling motor batteries or all three. Amphrs double at 12v , 24 volt for sure on that boat, use same batteries.
Yes, I made it myself, I had a piece laying around but you might be able to find something thick enough at Lowes or home Depot in the raw metal area usually near hardware.
@@BendItFishingthanks for the quick response. I figured you had to have made it. I saw another video of a guy that upgraded to a Garmin 73sv on a Tracker like ours. He left the four holes open - but yours looks professional. Good job!!!
Wire your two trolling motor batteries in parallel and you will never need to switch those cables again. Those two batteries will allow you to use the trolling motor the entire weekend.
+Jeffrey Ford its the way you connect the batteries positive to positive terminal and negative to negative terminal. Same voltage but double the run time.
You can put rods on the starboard side. Tips in the small opening were the console meets the side rail. Do it all the time. 4 rods max. Also store rods on port side front to back from behind seat to front deck. Like shoes in a box. 4 rods easy 80 lb thrust more than enough.
Where did you get that black siding on this boat? I have a tracker pro 160 and sides are scratched and been searching but can’t find that type of siding. Thanks
Why did you say that you didn't need the overflow? You said when you had the thing in there? I don't understand. I have a 2000 Tracker 185 PT and just got my livewell going. I am considering the vents. Do you still think they helped. It seems if you leave the livewell on overflow it would help keep fresh water in and take the ammonia out.
The vents helped a ton! No more bad ammonia smell. I blocked the overflow because during hot days I would put ice in the livewell to keep it cool. With the overflow open that cold water would rush out getting on plane and I would have to fill with lake water that is now warmer
+Jonathan Watts I usually don't have trouble unless someone else is driving my truck. I usually have the side markers hang above the water just about half
Question for you. I upgraded my wheels/tires from 13's to 15's. This weekend I remounted my spare tire to the exact same location as yours. Now, with my tires being 2" taller than factory, do you think the bottom side of the hull will hit the top of the tire loading and unloading the boat on/off the trailer?
As someone said, Google wiring batteries in parallel. No more switching batteries. Whenever you upsize your tm, Google wiring in series, to go to 24 volt. Your local auto parts or farm/home store will have premade jumper wires. I have a 17' G3. I put a 75# 24 volt tm on it, can fish all day long, even in the wind. As for the rod locker. Can you remove the wall and the tubes? Look on tinboats.net for ideas. Rod Sox will help with protecting the rods and guides. I highly recommend them.
Oh yes! Way worth it! I use ice during the hot months and block off the over flow and use G-juice as well and have never had a dead fish. With out the vents the smell that would come out of there was real bad. Make sure you follow the instructions on the install. Spin the hole saw backwards to cut the carpet and do not use a drill gun to put the small bolts on. Good luck
How did you route the cables for that on board charger under the seat? I'm installing a 3 bank NOCO Genius under the passenger seat if I can get the cables to the back.
The driver's seat had 3 inches holes in the back panels for access. You made need to make some holes in that tight spot. Make sure you cable wrap or protect the hole
@@BendItFishing weird, all I feel back there is 2 overlapping pieces of sheet metal (maybe a small gap somewhere...) My boat is a 2016 Tracker TXW. Really going to be tough to drill a hole since the live well is there. Any way you could share some photos? rmhoward24@gmail.com
@@roberthoward533 sorry I don't have the boat anymore. It might not be a hole but a corner cut off. It's been a few years. Try putting it under the driver's seat
I have a 2008 edition of the TXW. No flush mount for the trolling motor pedal and I have a 50 HP 2 stroke Merc. instead of a newer 4 stroke. I am blessed with a better rod locker hatch so I don't have to bend the rods to insert them. I want to put a bigger Ram mounted Humminbird in place of the little Lowrance but not sure how to remove wiring/transducer. Also I have the Minn Kota charger like the one you have and would love to install it under the passenger seat. I am not seeing any channel that goes back to the battery compartment and I am reluctant to drill any holes. I just don't see any other way to put the charger under the seat without drilling. Will let you know how that turns out. Love to have a 2018 model but the 10 year old boat still runs like a top and with zero leaks. If it works, why replace it.
Mine has holes under the driver seat and you can get the wires behind the throttle and there is a L- channel behind the driver back deck that houses wires
I have 24 volt trolling motor but had two batteries even when it was 12 volt. I put twist locks on the batteries and on the TM cable so when one battery dies you can just unplug from one and plug into the other instead of having to disconnect the wires and switch them. Also you can fit four rods on the other side if you face them the other way. I added a strap on that side.
+hydrojet7x70 I am going to go with vinyl, the carpet stays wet and soaks in every smell and blood from Pike mainly. The newer models have a vinyl texture that looks really nice
I had vinyl on my 2017 boat and when it was wet it would be really slick. On my 2018 I went back to carpet. The newer types of carpet are way better than just a few years ago.
Question: I recently purchased the same model boat however mine is a bit older. That said , the live well is the same size as yours. The question I have is this, do you know of any way to expand the live well? I fish a bunch of tournaments in summer and if I'm lucky enough to land 5 big ones, I don't want to stress them out and risk losing one. Please let me know, thanks.
+JB JB I looked into it, and there is no good way. You might be able to out two small ones on the side compartments that are coolers but that's a ton of work. What I do is I buy two bags of ice dump those in, added V-T2 vents, and GJuice. The fish will be fine. My tournaments are 6 fish and with 22.5lbs it was fine. Best of luck
Buy the the biggest pumpes for pump in and recirculate pump, then set them both to auto. When you run on plane turn off pump in. I have Never lost a bass in 10 years FISHING weekly tournaments from my tracker.
I just picked a 2011 up that is in great condition. Thanks for the video. My takeaway is regarding the spare wheel...great idea, and I will be adding that for sure. Where did you buy your spare wheel? Also, I'm thinking of getting that Hummingbird and installing it, but that's some $$$.
+l44va I got the spare wheel from Walmart for around $100, make sure you measure the pattern before you buy it one. I think I got the tire mount at Walmart as well or Amazon. The Helix is nice check out some of my other videos about it. I couldn't live without it now.
Depends on what lakes you are on. Lakes by me are very large and there's wind gust where or even 45,55 thrust motors at times can't handle very good. I myself will be getting 70lbs thrust electric motor for my 17ft 75 beam vessel.
How much does your boat weight? I want to buy a 55 minnkotta edge and I dont know if it would fit for my 600kg boat. I must get feedbacks. Any forum`s recommendation to talk about this topic?
It's about 1100 pounds I had a 55 lbs Terrova on it and it was not enough in strong wind. I'm not sure on the forum part. If you are tournament fishing I would go with an 80lb
Nice mods, but I’ve done lots of tournaments out of mine, it’s definitely not a good tournament boat. Matter of fact I will never buy another one. But good job!
Those dam cleats suck I caught a nice fish sat my road down on gunnel it slid and went under that cleat I went to puck the rod up and snapped it in half cause of that cleat lol
This man had so many batteries then he had a battery for the batteries😭 I have the same trouble motor and it’s honestly great. Y spend the money on an extra gps when u have one that can swivel around and dang led lights cause y not right just spend all the money on lights ig hahahhaaaa
Huntingthe Wildlife cause you don't fish tournaments and don't get tournament style fishing, having to be turned around looking at a graph on the console while making casts to the front of the boat is an awful idea and your also not looking where your going if your turned around staring at a graph all the time.
run the motor at 24 v- OR at least get a 30$ battery switch so you can just switch from battery 1-2--you dont want to be messing around with battery cables.
As a previous owner of a brand new Pro Team 175, my advice would be: don’t be married to the idea of new or Tracker specifically. I was appalled at the lack of quality control. You certainly get what you pay for and I consistently found disappointing areas where Tracker cuts corners; cheaper components, mediocre craftsmanship. I’d look at a gently used boat that’s a few years old.
I have one of these boats. I really want to upgrade my trolling motor to a 24v. I seen ya say something about the gauge of wire. Were you talking about the gauge of wire that’s ran from the batteries to the bow? If so that’s gonna be a pain to change out
+Shawn Titsworth yes the wire from the front to the back, might need to be larger in size or smaller in gauge depending on what size motor you buy. It was kind of a pain to pull the new wires. There is a couple of hidden zipties in the storage compartment. Check out this link www.minnkotamotors.com/Support/Battery-Selection---Rigging/ you might not need to change anything. More voltage requires less amperage. And if you haven't already please subscribe.
Brad P very much appreciate the info man. I was worried about having to snake a new wire under all the decking and what not. I’m really glad I don’t have to. Can’t Waite to get that ultrex. Gonna be a game changer and is gonna put more fish in the boat. Thanks again for the info and good luck out on the water
Looking to do the same upgrade for mine, that spot lock has me jealous! :D
its not bad- just get a fish tape or a rope and tie it tothe OLD wires up front and pull it thru. Then you will have a rope strung thru to pull new wires back up--if you cant do that-- (depending on the route it goes)---you might have to do it in sections--"get it to point a"--then get the fish tape or rope and get it the next little ways.
Actually the wiring that is factory should stay the same size when you go to 24V due to more voltage equals less amperage (Amperage creates heat because it is considered resistance). Double check me but I believe the factory wiring will be fine on a 24V system. I have a Minn Kota Ulterra 80lb 24V on my bass tracker and I used the factory wiring and havent had any issues at all. I even had a friend come over with his thermal to check for heating up in the wiring and it was good to go. He did check it on the lake at max operation.
I have an older 175txw. Almost never fish with 3 in the boat so I removed the middle seat and the driver seat and put in a carpeted floor. Then replaced the driver seat with a short pedestal seat. This solves a lot of the drivers lack of movement and gives much better vision over the front. With the center seat gone its a nice easy step through to the back
Good job, Ya gotta make it YOUR OWN. We bought a 175 pro team, in 2000. I don't bass fish. Cats and crappie for me. I made bases for rod holders & riveted to gunnels. Just gotta make them functional & comfy.
do you have pictures of how and where you did it?
@@Doctorbubba010 I can take pix & send to you. Need contact info. I'm not a tecky guy, so keep it simple
@@paulatkinson4439 awesome. please do
@@Doctorbubba010 I need contact info, IDK how to send a pic on this site
Good video. I agree with all your comments. I bought this boat a little over 2 years ago, new, with the 75 hp 4 stroke. I did many of the same mods. Helix 10 MSI at the console, Terrova 80# with the transducer built in and a Helix 5 at the bow. The 2018 rod locker is way better than the older and the newer ones because the lid goes down over the bulkhead so you don't have to wrestle the rods (as much) in and out. 80# Terrova with the spot lock is awesome. I can hold in a gale and the boat will actually go about 5 1/2 mph on the troller. I also added a 10' Talon on the sandwich mount on the port side which I use all the time. I fish alone and I use it at the ramp every time as well as shallow fishing. I swapped the stupid, dangerous cleats out with folding cleats. I also added a bimini for the roasting South Texas sun. I shortened it quite a bit but it is great for taking a break or charting. The trailer came with LED lights but I changed out the plug and added back up LED flood lights and that is a game changer in the dark. I wound up moving the trolling motor batteries to the rear of the front compartments because it was too low in the back and water will run back through the bilge pump into the bilge when fishing. The big motor and the Talon added a bunch of weight that most people don't have to deal with. I think this is an awesome first boat but I'm going to upgrade to a bigger, better boat next year.
Looks like you went all out! I just picked up a new used boat, tiller steer for more space and to do some ocean fishing. What cleats did you buy? My new boat has the same issue. My new boat is in my newer videos and I'm going to be upgrading the trolling motor and I think is light enough for the power pole Micro.
Oh and what flood lights I pretty much leave in the dark and come back in the dark!
I used some inexpensive 2x3 led pods from eBay on some brackets I made to bolt to the tail lights. The 7 way plug didn't have the contact for the reverse signal, so I had to replace the front pigtail and plug. I'll send links tomorrow.
cleats: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010855QG4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I made some small gaskets from 1/8" neoprene gasket material to fit to the curved gunnels and cover the tiny bit of the old holes that sticks out. I drilled and tapped 1/4-20 holes to mount them.
led pods: www.ebay.com/itm/2X-3inch-LED-Work-Light-Pods-Off-road-Driving-Flood-Lamp-For-Jeep-Ford/173966163359?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D6ef456f09c04440eae590a0056af0de5%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D173966163359%26itm%3D173966163359%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A9e07a48b-35ac-11eb-b323-225f11b82905%7Cparentrq%3A2a756a0e1760a9ca261eadd2ffd0e494%7Ciid%3A1
trailer pig tail: www.ebay.com/itm/7-Way-Trailer-Light-Plug-Wire-Harness-Molded-End-6-FT-Heavy-Duty-RV-Camper-Cord/111702233922?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648
@@Bluzharp2 awesome! Thank you! I have my own Amazon list for my boat it keeps getting bigger and bigger
Just put the batteries in parallel and it just doubles your amp hours. Same thing your doing but then you don’t have to switch wires. Whatever you do, don’t wire them in series!
Nam Nguyen I put them in parallel after I got a bee charger that could handle it! Way better!
I added a battery selector switch behind the rear deck rather than wire the 2 TM batteries in parallel.
Plugged the livewell overflow? How do you get fresh water to the livewell without sinking the boat?
I use the pump out feature, and I have Vt2 vents and I put ice in there too keep the fish cool
I have the same boat. You have to get the BoatBuckle retractable straps for the trailer. They are well worth it!
+Sully Dawg how much?
TBH I forget how much. Try a search for retractable boat straps. Nice boat BTW
Just bought a crestlinerVT18, almost bought a tracker. After seeing your rod storage I’m glad I chose the crestliner.
They fixed it in the newer models
You can fit 3 to 4 rods 0n the right. Just slide the tips along console under the side rail. No damages to Rods. Just take your time.
That little hole is usually where I hide the tail end left on my tie up rope hahaha 🤘👍🇺🇸
I just bought a 2021 one of these new last summer. Ive upgraded the battery for the trolling motor from the group 24 single to a larger pair. 12 volt and just wired both batteries together. Same 12 volt but double the capacity. After 8 hours non stop usage in a breeze it was still showing 12 volt on the depth finder. They did move the aux plug to the dash. It came with a lowrance 5 and i moved it to the trolling motor and put my Garmin 7 at the dash. The right side rod storage is better suited for shorter rods. Only 2 things about this boat is that 1. I really wanted the crappie version of it for the extra seat mounts and locations and the extra bait live well in front. But waiting for who knows when for one to be built and delivered for me. I just got this one. The rod storage on mine is on the sides and the center is storage.
Sounds like a good setup!!
I have a 75lbs thrust trolling motor on my Tracker, more than enough power, also a get a spare tire lock and make sure to carry a spare prop for both motors. Good Luck fishing!
+andrew fogle
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Interesting tips, got the same boat myself last year. Now if only the fish would start jumping in...
Great video. A lot of useful information. I have a 2001 Tracker . I have the same fish finder you have the Lowrance triple shot 7X. I fished the Delaware River yesterday. Went a good 5-6 miles. The fish finder didn't show and fish anywhere. I'm sure there was some. my guess is I may need to lower the transducer 1/4 to 1/2 inch. The Lowrance has a nice product. The instructions leave a lot to be desired. Any suggestions you might have I'm all ears. Thanks for the video
Is it parallel to the water surface and plugged in?
I got the same boat with a 70lbs and it's plent I fish rivers with lots of current every week and it's does fine actually 101 would be way to much and you would need 3 batteries too
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What yr is this boat. I just bought a 2024, and they Def fix a lot of what your talking about, Def like the modifications though,
Also those hook you hook up the truck you said they are retractable, are those after market?
Probably a 2012 from what I remember, I don't have it anymore. The retractable cables looked stock to me
What's up with all the hose clamps on your fuel line I saw atlease 8 all ok in that Department?
I don't know it came that way
Did you install the side rail black bumpers or did they come with your boat? Thx Pete
They came with the boat but I bought the boat off somebody else I'm not sure if it's an aftermarket thing or not but they do help. The paint on this boat does not stay on long
wow, great boat, love the quality of the work you have done. i have an 18 sv lund. bay boat with a 40hp suzuki. larance chart plotter/gps, depth and fish, also, radio vhf. ac converter, updated panel, 3hp kiker motor. also, haha, added air horns, we have shipping channels, i consider them a must as far as safety. what i really want to add is 10k lumins of flood light with 3 stage switch.
+Steve's ArtOfSailing I tried rigging some cheap lights on mine but they didnt work so well. Maybe on ny next boat
agreed, i have seen any real systems that fit the bill, they need to mounted up high. i down graded from a 36ft Catalina. i used my rear seat post / hole to mount my cam for recording. removable. im think about useing that same post/hole system to put 2x3ft led bars across/floods. i fish the chesapeake bay for rockfish. and crabbing. maybe add a second AGM battery.
I would recommend using sleeves for your rods....
Gotta keep those rods warm!
Switching wires makes no sense. Just parallel trolling motor batteries or all three. Amphrs double at 12v , 24 volt for sure on that boat, use same batteries.
Add stainless steel prop and gain 4 mph .. made huge difference in how my tracker handled
What motor do you have and what prop?
Did you custom make the aluminum base under your sonar upgrade? I'd like to find something like that so I don't leave holes when I upgrade mine.
Yes, I made it myself, I had a piece laying around but you might be able to find something thick enough at Lowes or home Depot in the raw metal area usually near hardware.
@@BendItFishingthanks for the quick response. I figured you had to have made it. I saw another video of a guy that upgraded to a Garmin 73sv on a Tracker like ours. He left the four holes open - but yours looks professional. Good job!!!
Wire your two trolling motor batteries in parallel and you will never need to switch those cables again. Those two batteries will allow you to use the trolling motor the entire weekend.
+Scott Belaire I did way better, my original thought was to use the other as a backup but 8 hour tournaments went fine
Very nice! I had one of these same boats in the 2007 model and really loved it. I ended up selling it for a bigger boat, but do miss it.
what is in parallel mean
+Jeffrey Ford its the way you connect the batteries positive to positive terminal and negative to negative terminal. Same voltage but double the run time.
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You can put rods on the starboard side. Tips in the small opening were the console meets the side rail. Do it all the time. 4 rods max. Also store rods on port side front to back from behind seat to front deck. Like shoes in a box. 4 rods easy
80 lb thrust more than enough.
How to choose/install rubber seals under the 3 deck lids to stop rain from getting in on 2011 B.Tracker
I'm not sure if you can depends on if it has a lip or not. The newer models have a lip and a drain
Where did u buy the retractable safety cables for your trailer
It came with the trailer, but they are great
Where did you get that black siding on this boat? I have a tracker pro 160 and sides are scratched and been searching but can’t find that type of siding. Thanks
It came with the boat. The previous owner might have installed it of it's not stock.
Say hi to the 70's crew please! Thanks! Nice boat btw...
I do look like him I know
Why did you say that you didn't need the overflow? You said when you had the thing in there? I don't understand. I have a 2000 Tracker 185 PT and just got my livewell going. I am considering the vents. Do you still think they helped. It seems if you leave the livewell on overflow it would help keep fresh water in and take the ammonia out.
The vents helped a ton! No more bad ammonia smell. I blocked the overflow because during hot days I would put ice in the livewell to keep it cool. With the overflow open that cold water would rush out getting on plane and I would have to fill with lake water that is now warmer
@@BendItFishing Gotcha, Ok, thanks a lot man!
Welcome
I added a set of guide on rails to make putting boat on the trailer faster.
+Jonathan Watts I usually don't have trouble unless someone else is driving my truck. I usually have the side markers hang above the water just about half
Bend It Bass Fishing I normally go by my self
+Jonathan Watts me to and I almost never get wet
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If you dont mind me asking where did you get the replacement led lights from? Lights on mine were broken and need to be replaced
The link is in the description under blazer lights
Question for you. I upgraded my wheels/tires from 13's to 15's. This weekend I remounted my spare tire to the exact same location as yours. Now, with my tires being 2" taller than factory, do you think the bottom side of the hull will hit the top of the tire loading and unloading the boat on/off the trailer?
Shouldn't but if it does it will only leave a black mark and won't hurt anything
it looks very tight in my pro17 tx to add another battery. I really need to add another one
It's well worth it especially if you tournament fish, my other thought was to rip out where one of the coolers we're and put one in there
Would you say a 75# tm would suffice a 17' boat?
+Dario Ortiz I think so, strong winds might still be a problem because the boat is so light
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As someone said, Google wiring batteries in parallel. No more switching batteries. Whenever you upsize your tm, Google wiring in series, to go to 24 volt.
Your local auto parts or farm/home store will have premade jumper wires.
I have a 17' G3. I put a 75# 24 volt tm on it, can fish all day long, even in the wind.
As for the rod locker. Can you remove the wall and the tubes? Look on tinboats.net for ideas. Rod Sox will help with protecting the rods and guides. I highly recommend them.
How long does it take to recharge after a full day on the 24v Troller?
Now that you have the T-V2 vent system installed for awhile, do you think they make a difference for the fish?
Oh yes! Way worth it! I use ice during the hot months and block off the over flow and use G-juice as well and have never had a dead fish. With out the vents the smell that would come out of there was real bad. Make sure you follow the instructions on the install. Spin the hole saw backwards to cut the carpet and do not use a drill gun to put the small bolts on. Good luck
How did you route the cables for that on board charger under the seat? I'm installing a 3 bank NOCO Genius under the passenger seat if I can get the cables to the back.
The driver's seat had 3 inches holes in the back panels for access. You made need to make some holes in that tight spot. Make sure you cable wrap or protect the hole
@@BendItFishing weird, all I feel back there is 2 overlapping pieces of sheet metal (maybe a small gap somewhere...) My boat is a 2016 Tracker TXW. Really going to be tough to drill a hole since the live well is there. Any way you could share some photos? rmhoward24@gmail.com
@@roberthoward533 sorry I don't have the boat anymore. It might not be a hole but a corner cut off. It's been a few years. Try putting it under the driver's seat
@@BendItFishing drivers seat has no storage in my model year. It's just decking under that seat. Only passenger has storage under it.
@@roberthoward533 any room by the batteries? Or you can make a quick connect system and leave it external
Man put rod Sox on them poles and they’ll slip in and out no problem
What plug did you use in the bottom of your live well?
It came with a black plastic plug with 2 orings are you missing that?
Did your boat come with a custom cover? If so, does it fit over your new trolling motor?
+Michael Slay it came with the boat but it fits everything perfect and it does say tracker on it. Well worth it to protect from the sun
Awesome review thanks
How much hp the back board motor can It take? I may want to upgrade it from the original 60 hp it comes with
I think it was rated for 75 but I don't have the boat anymore you'll have to look at the boat rating on Trackers website
@@BendItFishing Thank you
If you went to a bigger group battery they would last longer, like a group 29 or 31. The 27's are alot smaller
Be sure to measure first. The 29 and 31 might not fit. A 27 was the largest that fit in my Tracker with a 3 batteries setup.
@@JT_70 absolutely
Got the same boat, what size prop you run? Thanks👍
I have sold it since posting this. I think it was the stock prop did about 32 mph loaded
I have a 2008 edition of the TXW. No flush mount for the trolling motor pedal and I have a 50 HP 2 stroke Merc. instead of a newer 4 stroke. I am blessed with a better rod locker hatch so I don't have to bend the rods to insert them. I want to put a bigger Ram mounted Humminbird in place of the little Lowrance but not sure how to remove wiring/transducer. Also I have the Minn Kota charger like the one you have and would love to install it under the passenger seat. I am not seeing any channel that goes back to the battery compartment and I am reluctant to drill any holes. I just don't see any other way to put the charger under the seat without drilling. Will let you know how that turns out. Love to have a 2018 model but the 10 year old boat still runs like a top and with zero leaks. If it works, why replace it.
Mine has holes under the driver seat and you can get the wires behind the throttle and there is a L- channel behind the driver back deck that houses wires
Thanks! I will check that out!
I recently bought the same boat and love it! Which mount did you use for your humminbird? Im looking to mount a helix 7 on mine this spring!
+Theron Wiley www.rammount.com/part/RAM-D-202-25-C-202U
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I have 24 volt trolling motor but had two batteries even when it was 12 volt. I put twist locks on the batteries and on the TM cable so when one battery dies you can just unplug from one and plug into the other instead of having to disconnect the wires and switch them. Also you can fit four rods on the other side if you face them the other way. I added a strap on that side.
What’s the length of your trolling motor shaft thinking about upgrading it on my bass tracker 175 TXW
I think it's the 54" it was too short some days with big waves
Bend It Bass Fishing Thanks man I really appreciate it
Get more than 55 lbs as well
Bend It Bass Fishing 55 lb is not enough? I’m hesitant now.
Would you stay with carpet in your next boat or go with vinyl ?
+hydrojet7x70 I am going to go with vinyl, the carpet stays wet and soaks in every smell and blood from Pike mainly. The newer models have a vinyl texture that looks really nice
I had vinyl on my 2017 boat and when it was wet it would be really slick. On my 2018 I went back to carpet. The newer types of carpet are way better than just a few years ago.
Had my 2015 two and already had the vinyl replaced at the factory once but I love my boat
Question: I recently purchased the same model boat however mine is a bit older.
That said , the live well is the same size as yours. The question I have is this, do you know of any way to expand the live well? I fish a bunch of tournaments in summer and if I'm lucky enough to land 5 big ones, I don't want to stress them out and risk losing one.
Please let me know, thanks.
+JB JB I looked into it, and there is no good way. You might be able to out two small ones on the side compartments that are coolers but that's a ton of work. What I do is I buy two bags of ice dump those in, added V-T2 vents, and GJuice. The fish will be fine. My tournaments are 6 fish and with 22.5lbs it was fine. Best of luck
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Buy the the biggest pumpes for pump in and recirculate pump, then set them both to auto. When you run on plane turn off pump in. I have Never lost a bass in 10 years FISHING weekly tournaments from my tracker.
I just picked a 2011 up that is in great condition. Thanks for the video. My takeaway is regarding the spare wheel...great idea, and I will be adding that for sure. Where did you buy your spare wheel? Also, I'm thinking of getting that Hummingbird and installing it, but that's some $$$.
+l44va I got the spare wheel from Walmart for around $100, make sure you measure the pattern before you buy it one. I think I got the tire mount at Walmart as well or Amazon. The Helix is nice check out some of my other videos about it. I couldn't live without it now.
A 70# thrust 24V trolling motor is a lot for a 17' boat. I have one on mine and it's plenty
Depends on what lakes you are on. Lakes by me are very large and there's wind gust where or even 45,55 thrust motors at times can't handle very good. I myself will be getting 70lbs thrust electric motor for my 17ft 75 beam vessel.
What about your rub rail.
Came with the boat
How much does your boat weight? I want to buy a 55 minnkotta edge and I dont know if it would fit for my 600kg boat. I must get feedbacks. Any forum`s recommendation to talk about this topic?
It's about 1100 pounds I had a 55 lbs Terrova on it and it was not enough in strong wind. I'm not sure on the forum part. If you are tournament fishing I would go with an 80lb
Awesome boats, I've found a 2017 for 4k with 6 hrs on the motor. I'm not sure if it's a typo, but sounds like a steal.
+ThachosenJuan21 it's either hot or part of a divorce haha
Bend It Bass Fishing :') Haha yeah know shit ! What could a guy find one used for??
Why have two 12volt batteries? Why not just get one 24volt battery?
Trolling motor is only 12v
@@BendItFishing Why have two 12v then?
For double the run time, I should be running them in parallel.
ddm62571 I’ve never heard of a 24v boat battery. I’ve seen the little 24v batteries for toys but not for a boat or vehicle.
@@JT_70 It was my mistake. I was thinking 24 group format.
Cost of the boat?
11k used
Starts at 1:00
Where in VT do you live or go fishing?
+Ben Berg I live near Fairfax VT and mainly fish lake Champlain and the river tributaries
You gotta wonder what Tracker was thinking when they designed that rod locker!!
+GregK9 ya it's pretty bad design, the new models have a bigger hatch! It's sucks to bend the rod to slide it in.
Exactly. And if you have spinning rods, forget it. The holes are not big enough for spinning rod eyes. Wasted space!
Thanks man Im looking at this bots as well.
Nice mods, I hit the sub button
Nice mods, but I’ve done lots of tournaments out of mine, it’s definitely not a good tournament boat. Matter of fact I will never buy another one. But good job!
It's a good starter boat. I still came in second on a couple of tournaments. But we everyone else can run 65mph they get the good spots first
Sure is sweet though coming in second in front of everyone with 70k bass boats..
A great bass boat will not make a crappy bass fisherman catch fish.
But a great bass fisherman can make a crappy bass boat catch fish.
So true
If you’re going to do all those modifications why would you not put a battery selector switch on it
Because I was being cheap haha
HOW do you fall out of a boat getting stuck on the cleat??? I think that's impossible.
Skill haha I get my foot stuck in my fishing reel in one video that was shitty
nice work
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I sold the boat last year :(
@@BendItFishing why?
@@anythingadrenaline4515 was going on a road trip
Nice boat I am looking for one just like it just can't find any
Go to any marine shop an ask them how to make a 12/24 battery it takes about 5 minutes an u r set u all ready have the wire made up I c
Best upgrade is trade
Those dam cleats suck I caught a nice fish sat my road down on gunnel it slid and went under that cleat I went to puck the rod up and snapped it in half cause of that cleat lol
Dang my buddy did the same !!!
@@BendItFishing dang! That's frustrating stuff I've never broken a rod and on this boat I've broken 2 lol
@@azurwth01 I think I had three break in that boat
The answer is sell t and buy a basscat lol
I live in the southern part and go on the connection river.
+Ben Berg Connecticut river?
I know this is an older video, but hardly anything cheap about these upgrades as the title would indicate.
With Bass Boats it's all relative haha this boat used was $11k I think so a few items worth $100 isn't too bad.
Damn 11k not even the classic is that cheap 😢
Bass boats ain't cheap!!
This man had so many batteries then he had a battery for the batteries😭 I have the same trouble motor and it’s honestly great. Y spend the money on an extra gps when u have one that can swivel around and dang led lights cause y not right just spend all the money on lights ig hahahhaaaa
Huntingthe Wildlife cause you don't fish tournaments and don't get tournament style fishing, having to be turned around looking at a graph on the console while making casts to the front of the boat is an awful idea and your also not looking where your going if your turned around staring at a graph all the time.
Nothing worse than blowing a trailer tire on a back country road at 1 AM with no spare.
Been there but some one else's boat. But the entire hub blew off
run the motor at 24 v- OR at least get a 30$ battery switch so you can just switch from battery 1-2--you dont want to be messing around with battery cables.
The motor is designed for 12v only and I ran the batteries in parallel. The reason they weren't in parallel at first was my charger couldn't handle it
Like that
As a previous owner of a brand new Pro Team 175, my advice would be: don’t be married to the idea of new or Tracker specifically. I was appalled at the lack of quality control. You certainly get what you pay for and I consistently found disappointing areas where Tracker cuts corners; cheaper components, mediocre craftsmanship. I’d look at a gently used boat that’s a few years old.
If you're intrested in a poor man's power Pole send me a email address or message me I'll send your pic. I have a great design
Looks like the house in walking tall
these so called up grades will not help you catch fish, Come on now
+Danny Chavis of course they do haha. Most of it's for convenience, the time on the water is precious so I make that priority.
Yes sorry. Tipo.
+Ben Berg just checking, what you catching down that way.