I have found a soft spot in the lower floorboard of my Bass Tracker 17. I think I need to remove the lower deck and replace it. Has anyone done it? And does anyone know if the steering and dash have to be removed first?
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I have found a soft spot in the lower floorboard of my Bass Tracker 17. I think I need to remove the lower deck and replace it. Has anyone done it? And does anyone know if the steering and dash have to be removed first?
The deck on a Bass Tracker is plywood....yes I would think you would have to remove the console...The console will be fastened down with screws as well as the plywood deck.
What he said^^. I replaced me mine with aluminum.
On my 86 tracker it had screws that went all the way around the base of the console. I already had the new piece cut and carpet put on, I had a buddy hold up the console while I swapped the floor and then screwed it back down. Was very simple.
I have done several boats. I used wood but painted 2 coats of marine epoxy and hardener as this will last and not happen again. If you plan to keep the boat it's worth the $25. Also be sure to use SS screws.
I'm doing the same replacing the plywood floor in my camper. 2 coats of marine epoxy, top and bottom while sitting on saw horses. Sand before and between coats.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dieasportsman
Did the floorboard extend all the way under the seats? They got to come out, too?
RustyJig; I have a soft spot in my floorboard also. If and when you start please take a few pictures of what it looks like and how you did it while you're doing this as it would help others here like me when we replace ours. Like you I have looked for information on this and have found only bits and pieces of information on replacing a floorboard in a bass tracker boat so far. Thanks very much for this post.
Thanks for the replies and pics. It will probably be awhile before I start since crappie season is about to kick off but I'll try to take some pics and post them when I start. It's always helpful to find someone who has done it before to get some pointers. I have already added tilt which required installing a longer steering cable but that was well worth the work.
If yours is like mine, most of the screws broke off and I ended up having to grind them out. If you can get some aluminum, I highly recommend it. My floor and front deck are all aluminum construction signs. Zero wood in my boat. Plus all that water logged foam is gone. Boat is a heckuva lot lighter.