Review, cruising around, and modifications to my 2021 Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 16XL
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ค. 2021
- I am documenting the boat and mods done to it, because there is not a lot of info out there on this great little boat. This video covers a few of the problems I had, some of the mods I have done so far, and just some cruising and fishing. This is the first video I have actually taken a little time to plan out and edit. If anyone bothers to watch it, and it generates some interest, I’ll be happy to make some more videos, explaining things in more detail. I am a mechanic by trade, I’ve worked on cars, boats, RVs, and the occasional aircraft. Feel free to leave comments, criticism (especially about my fishing, just took that up last year, I’m a complete n00b). Boats I know, fishing I don’t, lol.
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Love this pontoon my wife and I are wanting to buy the same one
Great video I am thinking of purchasing a pontoon boat and I like the 16 footer because it would be a nice size to handle myself at the dock etc. I also like the 18 footer as well but it’s a lot more money.
I like the modifications you did also.
Get the 18. For me, I wanted the 75 hp also to pull a tube. That 16 has like a 6 gallon tank.. just spend the money.
This is great! I have the same boat, it’s awesome. Can you do a video on the install of the gas tank with the brackets and do you have a depth finder on the chart plotter, I was also looking for a detailed video to set that up. Happy Boating!
Bought mine in August 2020, did not receive it until May 2021................but worth the wait. Rigged out with Electric downriggers, Lowrance electronics, larger fuel tank, dual batteries, radio, windshield came with the XL Select package. Can troll all day on 5 gallons of fuel.
Great informative video. Thx.
Great boat man. I know Tracker has the rep for being cheap blah blah blah but I like to notice the positives of a boat company. When it comes to the affordable line of boats Tracker has a lot of innovations such as their clever rod-holders, backrest-storage and several other things you just don’t see on more expensive boats.
I wanted a Tracker Pontoon so bad I couldn’t stand it but my local BassPro Shop in Concord Mills (Charlotte) NC but they simply wouldn’t get off their lazy butts long enough to sell me one. I spent two summers messing with them until my brain finally exploded causing me to go find a Marina. I actually went to MarineMax Marine and bought my new 2021 Harris w/ Merc 150hp in about 45 mins. Yes I had to wait two weeks for the boat to come in and I spent quite a bit more than I originally wanted to but I ended up with a pretty good boat.
I just added (for my birthday) a 10ft Talon shallow water anchor and I’ll be testing it for the first time tomorrow. 😂 yayyyyy.
Maybe be cheap...I love mine.
How difficult was it to move the gas tank? I’d like to free that area on my bass buggy but I didn’t know you could set the tank there. Would you recommend buying a bigger gas tank before removal or can the same tank be used? Also, did you make or buy the metal brackets supporting the gas tank..
Love that pontoon it would be perfect for wife and I don't have right now because I'm having knee issues once I get it past it I'll be ordering one. Like what you did with the fuel tank like to see more on it
Sure, I have an update coming on the engine and new prop, I’ll show what I did for the fuel tank
Please post a close up video on your fuel tank mode. What kind of brackets did you use and how did you mount them?
As for your fishing line, it wasnt spooled tight enough, and the base knot isnt hugging the spool. If the spool isnt "braid ready" then just add a thin piece of tape to the initial line wrapped on the spool. Worked for me always
Yeah, I just unspooled it, and tightened the base knot, made sure it was tight against the spool. Has been fine since, caught some nice bass in the 1000 islands with that rod. It’s my favorite rod.
You should make a video how to put the tank there. And show what u used exactly. I wanna do that to mine
Got a couple of questions.
1. How did you install the 12 gallon?
2. Do you have trouble getting your trolling motor out of its cradle?
was looking at the 175 bass tracker but now leaning toward the bass buggy, think it would be more versatile
0:30 such a coincidence same exact thing we found when we installed our fish finder
I have a question. I like the way you finished off the helm penetration for the chart ploter wiring (about the 4:10 min mark), kind of a coax item. I have searched high and low but don't really know what to call it. Please let me know it's name so I can buy one and do the same thing. Thank you!
@Michael Keller Did you ever get a 60hp ECU to try? I have this same boat and it really needs more horsepower. The dealer I bought it from new refused to sell it to me with a bigger engine (or no engine).
Excellent informative video, am ordering one at the end of the Summer. I'll opt for the Select. Can you make a video of the Buggy on the Trailer and you launching and retrieving it? Thanks!
I can sure, but it will be a couple months. I’m not pulling the boat out of the water until our 1000 islands trip. It’s no different than a V-hull boat, maybe even easier
@@emkayusa decided to steer away from Pontoons and went with a StarCraft 171 deck boat. The maneuverability of a Bowrider and spaciousness of a Pontoon. Got good speed also with the Yamaha 115. Happy Boating!
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Nice like the video!!!!!!!!!💯💯💯💯💯💯
So would you not recommend removing the restrictor
I have the exact pontoon I’m lucky to get 16 mph. What type of prop are you running? I have the 50 hp mercury.
I have a 2020 16. What’s the factory pitch on the prop? And which prop did you switch to? I am thinking about going ss. I added a 12 gallon and kept my 6 gallon fuel tank. I have the 50hp also.
The factory prop is a 12.25x9, and I switched to a 12x10.5. But I ended up switching back because while the prop was fine with just me and flat water, loaded up with my family and in Lake Erie wind and waves, and since I had to put the restrictor back in, it was pretty bogged down. I’m hanging on to the prop until I decide what to do about the ECU. I’ll probably just leave it stock for the time being. I’m pretty happy with the performance, I just would have liked to have had that extra 10hp.
We just purchased this boat and have found your videos very helpful. I love the idea of the bags in the front but I'm struggling to find something that looks like that on Amazon. Could you help me out with a link or something? Also, how did you attach them? Thanks!
Any tips for me?
It was this bag
www.amazon.com/dp/B07K87GKXD/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_E8D7T1EQC26E45A18EAB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I turned it sideways, zipper side up and cut the straps to make it so I can mount it to the fence
Which Garmin did you install?
Do you have a link to the bags you have on the front of your boat?? Thanks.
Do you have the link for the bags off Amazon?
How did you keep water from getting into fuel tank thru vent cap.
Hey do you have a link to those bags you have?
The fuel tank fits perfect where you put it. Did you have to weld anything to hold it in?
I bolted straps under to hold it up, where it is it can’t come out unless I unbolt the straps to tilt it, so it will come out. I did add a strap over the top but I don’t think it’s necessary
Would like more pictures and with tank exactly was used.
where is the restrictor plate located?
Where is trolling motor battery compartment?
My dad purchased a 2023 bass buggy pontoon 16xl so we go fishing again after 9 yrs My mom passed away years ago! 😅
Just picked up a buggy in may... and have been tweaking it.... could I get the actual model number for your fuel tank.... I thought the same thing when I saw it on the back
Sure, it’s a Scepter 08668
My motor seems way louder than yours. Is that just because you have mic facing forward?
What happened when you changed the prop how did the speed increase
Well since I couldn’t get the 60hp out of it, I put the old prop back on. The new prop was only better performing when I was alone on the boat in calm water. With my family on it, in rough water it would bog down at 4800. It would have been fine if the ECU didn’t shut the motor down
Man something is wrong with my boat. 2021 bass buggy 18 DXL with 60hp. It will only hit 15 mph and run at 4900 rpm. Prop is a 77338a45 Blackmax. It's not stock it was on it when I bought it.
Does it fit in a standard size garage?
Not a chance. My garage is 20’ deep and not only will it not fit depth wise, but it’s too tall to fit under the door. The trailer alone is over 20’ long and with the boat on it, the motor extends another 4’ or so further aft. For a 16’ boat it is very large.
Seems RV's and boat's use the same QC motto... We can't control quality if there is none! Those lose wire connections getting through a QC inspection is reprehensible, also the welds on the pontoons are machine welds and the other ones look like they were done by a blind person. Seriously how can they let that work go out the door???
Do you have a link to the sports bags from Amazon, haven’t been able to find them, great idea for storage, any ideas for anchor storage, I want to save the compartments for fishing gear...but I don’t want an anchor just lying around on the floor, I just recently ordered the 18dlx sun tracker with fish package, just have to wait till fall for delivery😳
Sure, here you go.
www.amazon.com/dp/B07K87GKXD/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_5KF4AQMX00EJERS58549?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
We bought a big decorative plastic flower pot. Has drain holes and fits the anchor and 2 fenders. Looks better than a bucket.
@@winsteadc that’s a really good idea
I just ordered the bags! I love this idea!
An update, so I got the new prop, threw it on, and again I got the 3 beeps and limp home mode, it’s not the rev limiter. This time I checked VesselView, and it said “airflow too high”. So now I either need a new ECM from a 60 $$$$$$, or a used ecm from a 60 $$$$$, or a reflash which nobody seems to be doing right now, or if they are I haven’t been able to find them on Google.
Why would you not just buy the 60 to begin with or a larger toon with more HP vs modifying a brand new pontoon?
@@SCDeerAddict Because I didn’t want or need a larger pontoon, and I like to tinker with things.
@@emkayusa fair, but you clearly wanted a 60hp lol
@@SCDeerAddict Only because they are the same engine, the difference being a restrictor and ECU tuning. And for years just removing the restrictor gets you most of that extra power for free. So why wouldnt I try it?
@@emkayusa warranty is the main reason.
Are you in saltwater?
I've been on the hunt for someone to show exactly how to wire the Garmin to the fuse box!
I’d like to know what kinda brackets you used the tank. I bought a 12 gal and want to put it by the motor as well
I'm waiting on a new 18 BB with a merc 75. Will it have a restrictor plate as well ? I think it is the same motor up to 100hp
Pick mine up Friday. Waiting since March.
This is ok to use in salt water?
Sure, but you need to paint the pontoons with an anti fouling paint if you are going to leave it in the water. If you are going to launch and retrieve every use then you don’t have to do that. Just rinse it off and flush the engine with fresh water after every use
@@emkayusa 👍
How did you remove restricter I got a 60
If you have a 60, you don’t have a restrictor.
@@emkayusa thanks
You don't have one and if you did, don't.
You’re wrong about the trolling motor, but when you learn how to use it a lot you’ll realize 55 is too small and 45 is way too small
Man we just got a 2023 party n its got the same bs going on n more
How do I remove the restrictor?
Maybe I missed it but it was totally unclear as to what you did with a limiter and a prop etc. I'm gonna guess the engine was not designed for the changes you made, And assume it may ruin the warranty on your engine.
I removed the restrictor in the intake plenum. The engine was designed for the changes I made, as mechanically the 40, 50, and 60hp engines are identical. The only difference is a restrictor in the intake and ECU programming. I changed the prop to take advantage of the increase in power. As for the warranty, I am a marine mechanic. I am the warranty.