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    50 amp breaker replacement

    So when I converted to a 24volt trolling motor I had the shop put in upgraded wires and a 50 amp self-resetting breaker. Now, after a couple of years the breaker is dropping out when I run the trolling motor too high (80%) for any length of time. It resets within 1 minute. Soooooo question is...
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    Lowrance HDS 10 Gen 2 vs Humminbird 1198 HD SI

    So I'm down to these 2 fish finders. What say you all? Both are within a few bucks and both have side imaging/chartplotter etc... Anyone with experience in these?
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    '04 25 horse bigfoot starter issue

    My starter went out completely some time back. About 1 year ago I ordered a replacement from the sponsor on this forum. Went right in no problem......... BUT now it is beginning to do the same thing the old one did. Turn the key and the shaft just spins. It doesn't rise up to meet the flywheel...
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    Terrova misbehaving

    My MK Terrova does everything right except one thing.... When I go at a speed of 9 or higher (Jackrabbit on the keypad) it will cut out by losing all power, then recover but at 0 speed setting. I was able to reproduce this by pulling back on the shaft as if the boat were traveling fast and...
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    New motor Merc 40 vs 50-60

    About to re-motor my Basstracker from a Merc 25 bigfoot to a little bigger motor. Are there any reliability/ maintenance/ repair issues between the inline 3 40hp vs the inline 4 (50-60hp)? Cost difference is around $1k and I'll factor that in. Thanks!
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    A narrow miss

    Had a nice day fishing at my local spot. Parked the boat at the dock, walked up to get the truck and backed it up down the ramp. Set the parking brake and walked down to the boat, untied and started to drive it to the submerged trailer. OMG! The reverse lights were on! I could just see myself as...
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    Sealing transom holes after transducer swap

    Can't modify my transducer mount to fit the new one for my HD downimaging setup. This will leave me with a couple of holes in the transom. What's the best way to fill the old holes so I get zero leaks forever? BTW it's on a Tracker aluminum hull.
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    '04 25hp bigfoot start issue.

    Went from starting instantly every time to no start. Turning the key just gives me a buzzing sound, almost a whirrrr. So I'm thinking the starter isn't engaging since the gear at the top of the starter isn't rising up to meet the main gear (flywheel?). Does this sound more like a dead starter or...
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    Who else cut a hole in the garage to fit the boat?

    For the last year and a half I have been sooooo happy that my boat fit in the garage so nicely. A couple weeks ago I dropped the boat off to have a new fangled Terrova GPS controlled trolling motor put on in place of the Motorguide that came with the Tracker. Got home to find out that it hangs...
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    Man, Tracker service is slowww

    Just a little rant while I wait for my '04 PT175 to get out of the shop. It's the shop in Ranch Cucamonga down the street from Bass Pro Shop. I put her in the shop 12 days ago to have a new trollong motor installed with 6 gauge wire and add a 2 bank charger for an added battery (going from 12 to...
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    Tracker/Trailstar tail light bulbs

    Had one tail light go so no problem I'll just pull it out and match it up at the autoparts store. WRONG! Thing was so badly corroded I couldn'r find any legible markings by the time I wrestled it out of the socket. It is a '04 pt175 with stock TrailStar. Anyone have a bulb number for me?
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    Ignition switch replacement

    I need to replace the whole unit from switch to plug on a Tracker with 25hp Merc. I know I can buy a universal, but would rather not cut and splice. The question is will this be a Tracker Marine part or a Mercury part?
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    Key broken need ignition

    Soooooo I want to replace the ignition switch but the whole thing plug-harness and all. Question is is this a Tracker part or a Mercury part? I don't want to cut and splice a new one in. I much prefere to keep my electronics OEM if possible.
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    touch up paint code?

    Hey guys, My '04 PT175 could use a little touch-up here and there on the top rails. Rather than trailering my rig down to the body shop and having them match the paint I'd like to see if anyone knows if Tracker has a list of paint codes for their boats. Then I can call Tower Paint or someone...
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    25 hp bigfoot.... prop change?

    I bought an '04 17' Bass Tracker with a 25 hp Merc Bigfoot. I have been nosing around the forums and have read that the Bigfoot was really made for pontoons etc. but they had so many laying around they started pushing them on oter boats. I know Zero about propping a motor so please be easy on...
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    Help centering steering wheel

    Have an '04 Tracker 175 with side console and a 25hp Merc. I have both a Merc install manual and the boat manual and can't find a "quick tip" tutorial on adjusting the wheel-to-motor centering. I'd like to center the wheel so I won't have to turn around to check the attitude of the motor every...
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    1st run in the new boat

    I had been fishing from my old trusty aluminum boat for at least 15 years. I could make my 5hp tiller sing and dance, pirouette in place, and do it all blindfolded. I figured my new side console 17' Basstracker should be as easy to drive as a car right? Hahahahahaaha. I felt like a total fool...
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    Tracker newbie questions

    Hey guys, just got an '04 PT175. There are a few things not really covered in the manual that I could use some help on. On the back of the boat there are 2 holes one is the standard drain hole, and just to its left there is a similar size hole with a blue plastic lining. Is that the intake for...
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    '04 25hp Merc.... any tips?

    The boat I just bought has a 4stroke 25hp Merc. Is there anything in particular to know about that motor as far as maintenance, care, or even mechanical things to watch out for? I know in cars you can have issues with specific years and models. Thanks.
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    Keeping aluminum looking good

    Hey guys I just got a new (to me) Bass Tracker PT175. My long time friend, a 14' Bluestar never got fussed over. I used it for mountain camping and hauling firewood etc. so looks were secondary. This new one however is a nice, clean fishin' boat and I'd like to keep her that way. So what...
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