2006 Tracker Targa V165 WT restoration

[grunt32]

Where did you get the transom mount ladder? That is exactly what I for my Pro Guide V16. My boat has the same Transom and I need it mounted on that side.

I was lucky enough to find one at an auction house for about $100 cdn. including shipping. I see they have them at Boat Outfitters but they are pretty expensive on their website. Best to shop around for a better price.

 

[grunt32]

Back at it
Welded all of the holes and cracks again on the bottom side
Sanded it all again
Washed it down with acetone
Made some fiberglass patches for over the welds
Put 2 coats of West system g/flex 650 epoxy over the entire bottom of the hull
Letting it cure for a few days before I start sanding it again

 

[grunt32]

Bottom all sanded out
Painted the bottom with Epifanes yacht paint...1 coat epoxy primer and 2 coats of 2 part urethane dark grey colour #821
Let it cure for a week and flipped the boat back over onto the trailer and back in the shop now

 

[DONAOL]

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Bottom all sanded out
Painted the bottom with Epifanes yacht paint...1 coat epoxy primer and 2 coats of 2 part urethane dark grey colour #821
Let it cure for a week and flipped the boat back over onto the trailer and back in the shop now

Great job. The boat looks like new.

 

[grunt32]

Primed the bare aluminum first with Epifanes wash primer and then epoxy primer, sanded with 220 grit and then finished with 2 coats of the same Epifanes 2 part polyurethane...colour light grey #811
Those paint fumes are wicked...can finally start putting it back together in a few weeks after deer season

 

[grunt32]

Back from hunting up north
Got the wood stove going in the shop now
Started reassembly

 

[DONAOL]

Back from hunting up north
Got the wood stove going in the shop now
Started reassembly

Nice Work Shop / Man Cave.

 

[grunt32]

Work progressing on the 06 Tracker restoration...new livewell installed...3 new pumps installed and plumbing completed...all new wiring with new panel, new battery box with switch...new carpeting installed...new steering cable...used controls,wiring harness,throttle and shift cables installed...side panels repaired and installed...moving on to the new marine plywood floor now

 

[DodgeBoy]

Looking good man! Just curious, did you look into having it powder coated?

 

[grunt32]

No... powder coating chips easily and loses its adhesion over time on aluminum boats

 

[grunt32]

Consoles completed and reassembled ready for installation...new 3/4"marine plywood floor panels with spar varnish on the underside...predrilled and ready for new vinyl this week...all new carpeting finished on all of the miscellaneous pieces now

 

[grunt32]

Finished the new vinyl on the plywood floor and hatch covers...installed in the boat now with xylan coated steel deck screws...installed the new seats and bases...working on the consoles and support bases now

 

[DONAOL]

Finished the new vinyl on the plywood floor and hatch covers...installed in the boat now with xylan coated steel deck screws...installed the new seats and bases...working on the consoles and support bases now

Looks great. Can’t be too far from going fishing with it now. Good luck.

 

[grunt32]

Consoles, support bases and windshield installed...got some nicer weather coming mid week...time to get her outside and install the engine

 

[grunt32]

Engines mounted and hooked up...just a few odds and ends now and finish connecting the wiring...and then take it to the sign shop to have some new original decals installed

 

[grunt32]

Brought her outside to go in the warehouse for now. Time to get in the bush for a few weeks and cut some firewood for next winter

 

[jerry shack]

Brought her outside to go in the warehouse for now. Time to get in the bush for a few weeks and cut some firewood for next winter

Nice Job !!! well done !!

 

[grunt32]

Boat is pretty much finished now...should have her in the water in a couple of weeks...weather permitting

 

[DONAOL]

Boat is pretty much finished now...should have her in the water in a couple of weeks...weather permitting

Awesome job, looks brand new.

 

[grunt32]

Still too cold to get out yet...had some time to get the bimini top frame repaired this past week and installed this weekend