I just acquired a ‘97 that was full of leaves with stuff growing in it and started demo on it. I was dreading rusted and stripped out screws for decking and other parts, but they used stainless self-drilling screws so that ALL but one came out and look good enough to reuse although the plywood and carpet was rotten. I hope to have it ready by spring. Great video.
Pro tip for next time a screw is rusty out like this 7:38 take a grinder and and cut straight line in the head of the screw and they will come right out. Saves you a lot of time.
Son, this is very impressive. My Bass Tracker is a 1985 model. It doesn't have a lot of the ailments that yours did. It was reworked by a previous owner. I've been considering reworking it again to create more storage. This was an inspiring video.
Your attention to detail always amazes me. The time and effort it took to sand and clean the boat is way beyond my attention span and effort. I’m very interested in the continued progress of this build. Thank you. Tight Lines!
Naeem, As always, loving your detailed, well thought out videos. Even taking the boat apart, your level of detail and planning is great. Really looking forward to following along for the rest of the build. Thank you
Amazing work, and videos as always brothers!!! Just a little tip for future deck removal, and rusted stubborn deck screws: I you use a small hole saw and cut a circle around each screw, you can then go back with pliers or vice grips, and remove those nasty srews without having to grind away at them & the wood decking. Keep up the great work...Until next the next vid, Stay cool brothers! 🤘🤘
During the first year of the big virus (Cov-id) I tore into my 1988 Tracker Prov-16 and did almost exactly what you've done in the video. Great job gutting the boat and prepping it for the new surfacing. I think I am going to do mine again, as I think it would benefit from me removing the wood flooring and deck, and replacing the wood with aluminum sheeting, and replacing the carpet with Sea-deck or something like it. Thanks for showing the change some elbow grease can do for an older boat.
I removed all the water logged foam, and replaced it with ping pong balls, they are tough, they dont soak up water and allow any water to drain out. you can buy large cases of these ping pong balls, i also got rid of the large plastic fuel tank and went back to the 6 gal metal tank, these boats dont burn much fuel when not loaded down with extra weight, 6 gal last me nearly 7 hours of casual fishing and hitting coves.
What did you paint the hull with? Also with the wire brush on the carpet adhesive: are you putting down the xylene with a spray bottle and then just wire bruahing it off? This series has given me the confidence to do my 95 tracker! Thank you so so much for putting this together.
Awesome man. I painted the hull with Rustoleum self etching primer. It's an automotive primer. This was just to put down some barrier on top of the exposed Aluminum. You could also paint the hull if you want. I sprayed the zylene on the aluminum then used the wire brush to get it all off. It's going to be messy. Ruined a good pair on sneakers and sweatpants but it was all with it 😄
Look at this mess. But I loved your idea using gthe hoist. But this floor I got was so bad. Someone put 3 floors on top of each other. Was tye worse one I have ever done
IDK how much you're charging for this but it's not enough. Great work. Also can you link to those work tables you were using? looks like a great solution if you don't have a ton of space!
I admire you for retaining your high standards of work in the face of adversity. I'd buy anything you build. Nice work.
Thank you Sir.
I just acquired a ‘97 that was full of leaves with stuff growing in it and started demo on it. I was dreading rusted and stripped out screws for decking and other parts, but they used stainless self-drilling screws so that ALL but one came out and look good enough to reuse although the plywood and carpet was rotten. I hope to have it ready by spring. Great video.
@@tonydeornellis8305 Nice man. Enjoy the process.
Pro tip for next time a screw is rusty out like this 7:38 take a grinder and and cut straight line in the head of the screw and they will come right out. Saves you a lot of time.
Son, this is very impressive. My Bass Tracker is a 1985 model. It doesn't have a lot of the ailments that yours did. It was reworked by a previous owner. I've been considering reworking it again to create more storage. This was an inspiring video.
Absolute super good demo. Took me 3 months to completely refurbish mine. Great job and very thorough.
Your attention to detail always amazes me. The time and effort it took to sand and clean the boat is way beyond my attention span and effort. I’m very interested in the continued progress of this build. Thank you. Tight Lines!
Appreciate you always checking in on us. Tight Lines!!!
Naeem, As always, loving your detailed, well thought out videos. Even taking the boat apart, your level of detail and planning is great. Really looking forward to following along for the rest of the build. Thank you
Appreciate the feedback. More to come. 👍🏽
Good job on clean and demo. You'll be glad you didn't take any short cuts.
Amazing work, and videos as always brothers!!! Just a little tip for future deck removal, and rusted stubborn deck screws: I you use a small hole saw and cut a circle around each screw, you can then go back with pliers or vice grips, and remove those nasty srews without having to grind away at them & the wood decking. Keep up the great work...Until next the next vid, Stay cool brothers! 🤘🤘
Fantastic work. Can't wait to see the end result.
Thanks James.
During the first year of the big virus (Cov-id) I tore into my 1988 Tracker Prov-16 and did almost exactly what you've done in the video. Great job gutting the boat and prepping it for the new surfacing. I think I am going to do mine again, as I think it would benefit from me removing the wood flooring and deck, and replacing the wood with aluminum sheeting, and replacing the carpet with Sea-deck or something like it. Thanks for showing the change some elbow grease can do for an older boat.
Yes Sir. Good luck with your project.
Wow, great job so far. That's a ton of work.
Glad that part is done. That was insane.
Awesome job!!
That work def paid off! Excellent vid
Thanks man. Took almost a month to gut and clean.
Ready to see this finished build!!
Me too lol. 👍🏽
@@BassBrothersFishingDMV I had a 1999 pro team 175 that I bought and was going to redo but end up selling it but I’ll buy another one here soon ….
I just did the exact same boat that floor comes out a lot easier if you take those two side panels out first and same putting it back in
The side panels were actually held down by the floor on this boat.
Looking good brother. Missed you in Florida
GENIOUS move with the winch Cuz!!!👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks Cuz. 👍🏽
Great work can’t wait to see the next part
Stay tuned!!!
Nice job gutting the ole girl. I only wish I was there to help you, and learn. Love your video's. Waiting for round 2
Thanks. Stay tuned. It's going to be awesome. 😜
Nice job!
Great video!!!! Definitely want to do something like this since I can’t actually afford a new one!!! Lol
Go for it. You can find a Tracker on FB Marketplace and fix it up yourself.
I removed all the water logged foam, and replaced it with ping pong balls, they are tough, they dont soak up water and allow any water to drain out. you can buy large cases of these ping pong balls, i also got rid of the large plastic fuel tank and went back to the 6 gal metal tank, these boats dont burn much fuel when not loaded down with extra weight, 6 gal last me nearly 7 hours of casual fishing and hitting coves.
@@ramseytrain Thanks for sharing.
What did you paint the hull with? Also with the wire brush on the carpet adhesive: are you putting down the xylene with a spray bottle and then just wire bruahing it off?
This series has given me the confidence to do my 95 tracker! Thank you so so much for putting this together.
Awesome man. I painted the hull with Rustoleum self etching primer. It's an automotive primer. This was just to put down some barrier on top of the exposed Aluminum. You could also paint the hull if you want. I sprayed the zylene on the aluminum then used the wire brush to get it all off. It's going to be messy. Ruined a good pair on sneakers and sweatpants but it was all with it 😄
Great video..
Look at this mess. But I loved your idea using gthe hoist. But this floor I got was so bad. Someone put 3 floors on top of each other. Was tye worse one I have ever done
Serious attention to detail 👍👍👍
Yo I'm local in MD and would love to chop it up and get some ideas on re doing my jon boat
Shoot me an email or DM me. My info is in the video description.
You should hit up Tricked Tins, he’s here in VA and fabricates really cool stuff you can apply to this build
Yes, he does have some good stuff.
My tracker has a bunch of lost foam as well
Lose* foam
IDK how much you're charging for this but it's not enough. Great work. Also can you link to those work tables you were using? looks like a great solution if you don't have a ton of space!
Here you go. These work tables are a life saver and BIG space saver. Here is our Amazon affiliate link which helps out the channel. amzn.to/3toWJl2
Nice!
doing the same thing on a pro 175
What is the foam called
We bought a 97 sea ark 12 foot jon boat. We would love to restore it! Where do we start?!
Remove the decks and floor so you can see the condition on the hull and foam.
Wifey be like " you stay yo dusty ass outside tonight"
Great job man!!
Lol right.
Never treated plywood in aluminum boat. It eats holes in the aluminum cause the copper material they use to make it.
I've heard that for pressure treated wood which this is not.
Where did you get the foam? I'm doing the same thing to 95 pro 17 tracker
Home Depot
Wouldnt it be better to rivet the floor down then screw it , the screw seem like they will loosen up over time......
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