I love this channel. Don't understand why every fisherman or woman hasn't subscribe to you. I have gained so much knowledge about boats from your videos. Your work and skills are amazing.
Matt, that's a nice modification that actually looks better than the factory hatches! I'm sure we'll see this boat again in the near future! Take care and be safe!
Once or twice a year I run a dehumidifier under my boat cover for a week. I do this to hopefully remove any water that has made its way into the foam of my 23 year old Lowe Roughneck.
Received my red LED’S thanks Matt for the information on them. I never use pour foam. And if a boat has it in it I replace it with pink foam. It doesn’t suck water up like a sponge. Pour foam creates a outer skin on it as it drying. And if something punches through the skin or it falls apart as it gets old it just sucks up water. It’s easier for a manufacturer to use pour foam than to take time and shape the pink foam in layers.
What is the solution to the water logged foam inside that new boat? When you pointed it out, I was hoping you were going to talk about how to stop the water entrapment. I guess drainage must be added. Adding weight to a small boat because you are adding stuff you want is one thing, but running around with water filled compartments is a show stopper for me. Great channel!
Thanks, brotha! Here's some priceless knowledge for you. TRACKER hasn't made a 1448 since 2020. They had a major issue with foam overfilling. This boat was one of those boats. The customer returned it bc the foam completely filled the entire hull. All the floor ribs and every inch. He couldn't even pull wires for his trolling motor! The dealership had a private company remove the floor and all the foam. They said the bill was $6500, but idk. That would make this hull over $10k? Only real solution is dont use pour foam, and dont buy from a company that does. That one of the reasons I like weldbilts. Obviously, they are cheaper than most welded hulls, but they are also lighter and easier to build. (With the exception of the high gunnel ribs) I have a Tracker 1648 full build up next so Ill try to share some more info in that build series!
I don't have a comment I have a question. Have you ever had the opportunity to cut a boat in half and lengthen it and I'm talkin pop rivet boats not welding I'm thinking of taking a 19 foot boat in the line that by at least 10 but it is a starcraft riveted boat
I love this channel. Don't understand why every fisherman or woman hasn't subscribe to you. I have gained so much knowledge about boats from your videos. Your work and skills are amazing.
I do appreciate that! Spread the word. Help me grow.
Matt these are awesome videos man. I’ll be reaching out in the near future for questions and will definitely be ordering stuff from you in the future!
Thanks brotha
I hope the boat owner replaces the foam sometime soon. Glad to see you guys back to work.
He will not be putting any more foam in this rig.
Matt, that's a nice modification that actually looks better than the factory hatches! I'm sure we'll see this boat again in the near future! Take care and be safe!
Thanks.
Once or twice a year I run a dehumidifier under my boat cover for a week. I do this to hopefully remove any water that has made its way into the foam of my 23 year old Lowe Roughneck.
Foam was probably made better back then too. Just like everything else...
Received my red LED’S thanks Matt for the information on them. I never use pour foam. And if a boat has it in it I replace it with pink foam. It doesn’t suck water up like a sponge. Pour foam creates a outer skin on it as it drying. And if something punches through the skin or it falls apart as it gets old it just sucks up water. It’s easier for a manufacturer to use pour foam than to take time and shape the pink foam in layers.
Forsure. Its all about time and money. Not quality.
Cool little project.
Im actually redoing the front deck Tomorrow. Customer decided to go ahead with it now
@@TRICKEDTINS can't wait to see what that turns out like. Keep up the great work.
Nice !
Thanks man
What is the solution to the water logged foam inside that new boat?
When you pointed it out, I was hoping you were going to talk about how to stop the water entrapment. I guess drainage must be added.
Adding weight to a small boat because you are adding stuff you want is one thing, but running around with water filled compartments is a show stopper for me.
Great channel!
Thanks, brotha! Here's some priceless knowledge for you. TRACKER hasn't made a 1448 since 2020. They had a major issue with foam overfilling. This boat was one of those boats. The customer returned it bc the foam completely filled the entire hull. All the floor ribs and every inch. He couldn't even pull wires for his trolling motor! The dealership had a private company remove the floor and all the foam. They said the bill was $6500, but idk. That would make this hull over $10k? Only real solution is dont use pour foam, and dont buy from a company that does. That one of the reasons I like weldbilts. Obviously, they are cheaper than most welded hulls, but they are also lighter and easier to build. (With the exception of the high gunnel ribs) I have a Tracker 1648 full build up next so Ill try to share some more info in that build series!
Are the boxes just welded to the bottom horizontal part of your drip channel?
Yep exactly
Quick and Easy --- :) it just takes time!!! Hey, don't know that I'd want that foam in my boat, looks like it holds a bit too. Be Safe
I really hate that spray foam
Almost at 10k
I don't have a comment I have a question. Have you ever had the opportunity to cut a boat in half and lengthen it and I'm talkin pop rivet boats not welding I'm thinking of taking a 19 foot boat in the line that by at least 10 but it is a starcraft riveted boat
Everything about this sounds like a bad Idea. I hate rivited boat. Goodluck tho.
Where can I find the foam that you use for floatation?
Any closed cell sheet foam will work. I just get it from the Hardware store.