Thats the floor plan I really liked on the older ones. Deeper all the way to the front, not everyone wants a casting deck. I unfortunately sold my Tracker Classic XL cuz my Dad didnt like fishing that high up, went back to a Deep V. Still run older boats cuz liked them simpler and lighter.
I would name her “Scooter!” Nice boat, I have a 32 Hatteras and sometimes miss the simple things I also have twin BIg block Chevys and get 1 gallon per mile per engine!! Sluuuurp!
Nice job Benny! The boat came out really nice. I noticed you didn't use the powertrim to get a better top speed. While at speed, trim the motor up. This lifts the front of the boat reducing drag. You might get another 5mph or so. Also set the engine so the cavitation plate above the prop is on plane with the boat bottom. Check your prop to be sure it is cupped along the trailling edge out to the tips. That helps to reduce cavitation and increase speed. I think with these changes you will pick up 8 to 10 mph. Great work! see you on the next one. Dave
I've always been a Mercury outboard, but I also had an '89 16' Tracker with that same Johnson outboard. That was a strong running little motor. Trimmed up, it would easily run 34 mph.
That’s a good rig. It’s enough speed to be fun and a nice open boat for fishing. You are propped well. You have good acceleration and it gets right up on plane. If you go down in pitch 1 inch you will over rev the engine and lose a little speed. If you go an inch you will actually go a little faster but you will lose that take-off acceleration. I think it’s perfect like it is…..
I have a 1983 bass tracker classic 16ft and originally had a 40 horse Yamaha and it ran about 34 mph . Since then I completely stripped the boat and replaced all the wood and foam and turned it into a tiller drive. So now the boat doesn't have the console or bench seat or back deck or original livewell and I bought a 40 hp tiller hopefully it hits high 30s
I like the low floor in that boat I have Crestliner 16 foot with only 20 hp (state lake limits boats to 20hp) but the deck is high I'd rather be lower like that. with one person I can get up to 20 to 22 mph depending on propeller.
How fast have you gone? Drag boat 80mph scared the white out of me. 65mph bass boat. My old boat went 59.9 my new boat tossing the 50 hp Force overboard got me a mercury 75hp. I am glad you think your a gangster at 31mph
well worth the work....nice benny
Thanks! More videos in the future on this boat I'm sure.
Look at that baby rip! Good job Benny!
Thanks! It did rip man! I was very happy, need to adjust the timing a little more.
Wow, that's a little over 26 knots and it sits great in the water too. Good job and thank you Benny!!!!
Thanks Tom, I was impressed with this little rig.
These trackers boats with a small motor move really good 😊
Thats the floor plan I really liked on the older ones. Deeper all the way to the front, not everyone wants a casting deck. I unfortunately sold my Tracker Classic XL cuz my Dad didnt like fishing that high up, went back to a Deep V. Still run older boats cuz liked them simpler and lighter.
This is the best boat I've had. Just right for me.
Yup…..I have a v-hulk set up the same way. Has flooring but no casting deck…….
You the man,without a doubt
Hey now!!! Thank you! 😂
just great diy//////back to the Datsun
Very nice, you did a great job.
Thank you Ronald!
Nice! when i was 15 this is all i wanted in the world! The prop makes the difference for takeoff --- probably a skiing prop.
I like the way the prop is set up for sure, I really like this little boat!
Well what prop is it!?
I would name her “Scooter!” Nice boat, I have a 32 Hatteras and sometimes miss the simple things I also have twin BIg block Chevys and get 1 gallon per mile per engine!! Sluuuurp!
I’m looking at a 16’ tracker tomorrow. The first thing I’m doing is the Transom Test!😅 what a great series. 😊
@@eddiehaskell5578 Good luck !
Nice job Benny! The boat came out really nice. I noticed you didn't use the powertrim to get a better top speed. While at speed, trim the motor up. This lifts the front of the boat reducing drag. You might get another 5mph or so. Also set the engine so the cavitation plate above the prop is on plane with the boat bottom. Check your prop to be sure it is cupped along the trailling edge out to the tips. That helps to reduce cavitation and increase speed. I think with these changes you will pick up 8 to 10 mph. Great work! see you on the next one. Dave
Thanks Dave! Appreciate all the info!
I put my 1991 pro v16 tracker in at the peninsula every week lol. I also have a 40 hp with no power trim. Loaded with 2 men runs a steady 28 mph.
Wow that's awesome, I wonder if the spray coming out more on the left is because the prop is turning clockwise, could it be deeper in the water?
Thanks! The spray was from the depth finder I think.
which propeller you have... I think 17 pitch
Nice
I've always been a Mercury outboard, but I also had an '89 16' Tracker with that same Johnson outboard. That was a strong running little motor. Trimmed up, it would easily run 34 mph.
This one will scoot pretty good!
That’s a good rig. It’s enough speed to be fun and a nice open boat for fishing. You are propped well. You have good acceleration and it gets right up on plane. If you go down in pitch 1 inch you will over rev the engine and lose a little speed. If you go an inch you will actually go a little faster but you will lose that take-off acceleration. I think it’s perfect like it is…..
You ain't gonna get it up on plane with that there trolling motor, KY. 🤣
Guess not... 😂😂
@@kentuckyyankee Actually you'll find it more than adequate for trolling in still waters like in coves and on small ponds.
@theamerican7080 That's what I was thinking too, I was out deep can't tell how fast I'm moving.
What size prop you running?
@wadewhitehead9457 Can't remember it's stock.
I have a 1983 bass tracker classic 16ft and originally had a 40 horse Yamaha and it ran about 34 mph . Since then I completely stripped the boat and replaced all the wood and foam and turned it into a tiller drive. So now the boat doesn't have the console or bench seat or back deck or original livewell and I bought a 40 hp tiller hopefully it hits high 30s
What size prop were you running
what size prop?
Does seem like the boat is a bit heavy in the front.
You need a fishing friend to offset!!!! Great video and Job well done!!
Thank you! Fishing friends aren't hard to find 😂😂
30 is just right. Not too fast, not too slow.
@@privateer0561 Yes. This is the best boat I've ever owned!
Wanna but a 1998 Regal LSR 1900 , Volvo 4.3 with upholstery issues ? Otherwise great boat and it's in Kentucky
I like the low floor in that boat I have Crestliner 16 foot with only 20 hp (state lake limits boats to 20hp) but the deck is high I'd rather be lower like that. with one person I can get up to 20 to 22 mph depending on propeller.
Totally agree with the low floor that's why I got it, I don't like getting up and down from the decks to fish.
Take boat ky lake or barren river lake close bowling Green Glasgow ky good fishing there
Peninsula?
Yep
I thought you might be local to me. Great job on the boat.
@@jeramystephens74 Thank you!
You should never run an outboard at full out without the cowl on it!!
@@shawnwhite8448 Why ?
Before watching, I will say 28mph, that is what my 40hp Yamaha normally pushes, although I have hit 30
Stainless steel prop will get you about 3 to 5 mph increase in speed. Also burns less fuel at cruise.
I actually have one I think.
Drive like fast and furious 1 walker racing dom charger jacked up
hmm boat does not look too heavy id guess about 30 i think your trailer hitch needs some oil LOL
Little oil would hurt 😂😂
Trim up a bit and you’ll hit 33/34. Though that would probably mean you’d snap off a batch in your shorts
I can't trim this boat up much at all before is spins out. Never had one like this before.
I guess same top speed as an nc50. 28 mph.
28 MPH.
How fast have you gone? Drag boat 80mph scared the white out of me. 65mph bass boat. My old boat went 59.9 my new boat tossing the 50 hp Force overboard got me a mercury 75hp. I am glad you think your a gangster at 31mph
That's a Jon boat. You would be fine with a 25 hp easy.
30
😅 find 70 hp evenrude or Johnson or marineer or Yamaha last resort Honda 40hp