Attach the kill cord to your leg, its there for safety, if it's attached to your leg it will cut the engine if you go overboard and stop it running you down.

This is terrific, thanks for posting this. Exactly the sort of things I was hoping to find out about it.

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

No Problem and thanks for watching.

@tmdsynx715

2 жыл бұрын

@@mcbassfishing3995 hey man can you get me a link for your live well please

Thanks for showing stability. That is very helpful and not always covered on boats this size.

I got 2018 1448 Tracker Grizzly with 2019 Mercury 25 hp Short Shaft with Stainless prop 11 pitch which I might drop it to a 10 pitch.. Runs fine with one person. If you have two one person must sit toward the front. Trolling motor 12V 48lb minn Kota which works fine in the Louisiana bayous. Easy to handle which is what I love about it and very stable for a 14ft boat. Only dislike is my paint peeled on the back and cap has bubbles. Besides the paint issues the boat has been a pretty good little boat.

Great video and details. I have a 2018 grizzly 1648. I really like it. You're right, that tin can get hot. I bought a floatation seat cushion that I use while driving. Thanks for sharing, bro. Enjoy!

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

jasper60103 Thanks

Thanks for the review, helped me a lot!

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Live More Thanks for watching.

Hello MC again for Georgia , This is your buddy Wayne Im still hawg snatching with my Sun Dolphin , But i like your new rig , Also I finally got Power Pole spike kit too, best ad on i ever made, " Good Luck " on the water in your new boat Brother !!!!!

@mcbassfishing3995

5 жыл бұрын

wayne mitchell What’s up, yes the micro power pole awesome and thanks.

You could attach a small line to the kill switch at the end of your session and pull it when you are done after you crank it up on the trailer. Might avoid a slip if your feet are wet trying to get back in the boat. Thanks for sharing the video.

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Was thinking of getting same setup how did it feel steering without a normal steering wheel

That boat is awesome. It will be my next one. I currently have a little 12’ . I’m a fan of the smaller boats. They get in tight places

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Milk Man Exactly, you took the words right out of my mouth. “I am a fan of the smaller boats, They get in tight places Thanks

Were you ever able to get your trim adjusted and eliminate the "propoising"? I'm curios what speeds this boat would hit with a nice plane... My riveted 1448 does 31/32 with a Yamaha F25. I'd rather not lose 20% of my speed.

Have you had any issues with the welds on the boat?

Great video buddy, thinking about picking one up myself.

Nice boat ,, I really like the added live well ,,, can you buy that from tracker ? or where

OUTSTANDING VIDYA! The one question about a small jon boat is stability. How much does it lean????? You stood on every corner safely. Thanks.

what is the extra box on the floor of your boat? thanks.

Looking at this set up as my first boat. How has it performed for you so far and would you say it’s easy for a newbie to control?

@mcbassfishing3995

3 жыл бұрын

John Gilani Honestly it’s a durable tough boat, it performed well and very stable for all welded Jon boat.

Put those batteries up front with tackle and anchors. Smooth riding bro.

Grizzly 1448 might just be the perfect size Jon boat💜

hey nice review! i know i'm late to the party for this but out of curiosity, how many passengers do you think you could comfortably fit in the the 14' looking into one for duck hunting/fishing and curious what size would be reasonable for my purposes. Thanks!

@30roundclipazine79

3 жыл бұрын

I have one. 3 men I'm 6'4

Nice video. I really like those Grizzly Trackers.

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Driftless 1 Thanks

How do two people ride in it? Looking at getting one but i will be duck hunting out of it. Appreciate the help.

Neat package. I don't see this particular tracker with that front/side mounted livewell installed on the bass pro website. Did you get this from Bass Pro? just curious.

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Richards I had to order that Livewell from trackermarineparts.com/tracker-parts-finder/ In the comments section you to mention that you want to order part # 182324.

I have the same boat but 1648. I really like my boat but absolutely hate how far forward the rear bench seat is though, it’s so far from the tiller handle. My shoulder is literally killing me after a few minutes from reaching back so far. Just curious if you have the same issue with your boat ?

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Ray Harter No Sir I haven’t experience that issue.

Great video. Very informative

Great video! I’ll be getting the same set up next week. Have you considered carpeting the deck? Or adding swivel seats?

@johncuervo3019

4 жыл бұрын

I wish I could find a used hull without the motor. I want this boat but modify the transom for a 40horse jet

@Josh-vx6lf

4 жыл бұрын

@@johncuervo3019 I just bought this exact same model the 1448. Tracker rates it at 25hp, but if you step up to the 1648 they rate it for 40hp. If you look at the transom on both boats they are identical, I've even verified it in person. So the transom itself should hold 40hp no problem and I will be buying a 40hp tiller for my boat without thinking twice. The only valid issue I've heard someone raise is related to insurance in the event of an accident. My state doesn't require boat insurance and common sense goes a long way on the water. I urge you to go check it out in person at your local bass pro. These boats are built like tanks.

@johncuervo3019

4 жыл бұрын

@@Josh-vx6lf aluminum thickeness

@Josh-vx6lf

4 жыл бұрын

@@johncuervo3019 The aluminum is all the same .100" thick on both models. Go look at them in person if you don't believe me, the transom is 100% identical.

@johncuervo3019

4 жыл бұрын

@@Josh-vx6lf okay, I believe you. I tried to look on their website before commenting that but they didn't list it like others do. I remember others being slightly different gauge as they jumped up

Did you sell your boat (no further posts)? If so, why? I’m looking at a 2018 1448 this weekend and your the second KZreadr that introduced their new 1448s and then went dark. Thanks!

Nice vids ! I just picked up same boat. How well does it plane with 2 batteries in the back? They wanted to put my battery in the storage container and I’m like no I want that for storage and I want the battery back by the motor.

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Erik Brandsen It does well depending on what weight distribution you have in the front and a I would recommend storing in the front storage to even the weight.

Is that a live well on the right?

Nice boat thinking about getting one pretty soon

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

hiku Lor The Grizzly Tracker Boat are great boats.

Thanks for the video I make my decision I'm buying the same boat

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Abraham Solorzano It’s a awesome boat if your looking for Jon Boat.

Where did you get that cooler in the front of the boat?

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Cory Anderson It’s actually a Livewell. I had to order that Livewell from trackermarineparts.com/tracker-parts-finder/ In the comments section you to mention that you want to order part # 182324.

Nice boat!👍

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

xader4 Thank you

This is only place I've found for comprehensive information on the Grizzly 1448.

Great video!!!

Thanking of buying the same model 👍

I don't know how many times I've seen videos of boats running around with nobody in them, the operator ended up in the water and wasn't wearing the safety lanyard. Such a basic safety precaution, I can't understand why anyone would want to risk getting run over by their own boat, propellers can do horrible injuries to a human being. I noticed yours hanging unattached.

@bluelinefishing1985

2 жыл бұрын

I was looking for a comment on this. Huge safety issues. I like the creators boat and his mod ideas etc. I do not like the HUGE and SIMPLE safety issues that are being “taught” or “advertised” here. Like leaving it run on the trailer at the ramp and going to the front. Just shut it off and crank it in the rest of the way!!

@brianchisnell1548

2 жыл бұрын

Lawyers. Never had those in the good o'l days. Next will be back-up cams and air bags. Haha

@bluelinefishing1985

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianchisnell1548 it’s pretty simple, don’t leave the “helm” or control of the motor while it’s running. There is plenty of KZread videos showing why it’s stupid to do so. No need for back up cameras and airbags when all you need is a little common sense. “In the old days” people used to do a lot of things they no longer do.

Is there any drawbacks except the price?

Very Nice rig and Awesome video I own 1442 and 1236 jon boat Grizzly 1448 next 2021 jonboat What I do Recommen before Launching your boat in water Raise your outboard reason for less chance damaging your lower end man you have very nice jon boat good job

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Gary Belmore Thanks

Nice setup

@mcbassfishing3995

5 жыл бұрын

801 Outdoors Thanks you, 801 Outdoors

Thanks for the vid man, I'm interested in this boat

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Buck creek Thanks Bro, You will love this boat.

@BuckcreekTV

4 жыл бұрын

Do you think it would do well with a 20hp rather than a 25?

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Buck creek Yes a 20hp will work and it want go as fast as the 25hp. It also depends on how much weight y’ll be carrying on your boat.

@BuckcreekTV

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds good man, I'll be looking into one pretty soon thank you for all your help

@timgoslin3653

4 жыл бұрын

I have grizzly 1448 20 hp might work . I had a 15 on it and was pretty slow. I sold and and got a 25 hp much better for this boat

Real video... subscribed sir

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Joe Arnold Thanks

Nice set up! you might could move the trim pin down to the forth hole, or more weight in the front. it will ride better, Thanks for sharing!

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Wild Bill Thanks, I definitely agree and I’m working on that.

@WildBillFlysRC

4 жыл бұрын

MC BassFishing I’ll be doing mine soon... although it’s just a rebuilt 14ft Starcraft with a 25 mercury... fixing the trailer and the bottom of the boat and everything else 😁. Almost done

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Wild Bill Would love to see your finished project.

Excellent video I want that same boat you just sold me on it

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

ThePepper5150 It’s a one of the best all welded Jon Boats around.

Nice video man, I'm looking at modified v aluminum boats now in the 1448 class . It's probably going to be between the tracker or Alumacraft, Do you have any suggestions? I've currently got a 2005 25hp Merc on a 14ft Zodiac inflatable l run it up here in TN. on the lake. I want an all welded boat too your boat looks like a nice one. Thanks and safe fishing.

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

JP8 8 Honestly I can’t say anything about AlumaCraft boat because I never had one but the Grizzly Tracker 1448 all welded John boat is a beast.

@JP-fe4ke

4 жыл бұрын

@@mcbassfishing3995 Thanks man I'm going out to Bass Pro Shop to look at one . I had my Zodiac fixed once but I need something stronger and dependable.

Is that a live well addition in the boat?

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

SniperX 2014 Yes but it’s small.

Love the little live well setup, I cannot seem to find anything like that online, do you have a link?

@robbie3731

Жыл бұрын

I ordered one thru my local dealer.

adjust the trim on the motor

Not sure you get what a “no wake zone” is. Appreciate the video.

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Mick R Lol of course.

@dumduq

3 жыл бұрын

@@mcbassfishing3995 That answer doesn't make sense, you are blatantly breaking the rules, and apparently oblivious.

@zackburtsche8139

3 жыл бұрын

It was for science.

Did you lock the hitch to the truck?

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Terence Gillespie Yes sir I do.

What size is the Shaft length of your motor?

@mcbassfishing3995

3 жыл бұрын

Bryson Valente Not sure the length but it was a long shaft motor.

Hi, Mercury is it long or short shaft? Thx

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Long Shaft, That's is recommended for the Tracker Grizzly's

@jonbesemer1203

4 жыл бұрын

The 14 ' has a 17.5" transom. the longer Grizzly's are 22".

Got any new videos you'll be posting? Love to see any more mods you've done and some good shots of the top speed now that the motor should be broken in.

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Garret Porter Sorry Bro, I traded the boat for a Crestliner 1600 Storm.

@prevost8686

4 жыл бұрын

MC BassFishing Was their a build quality issue with the boat or did you just want a bigger boat?

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Wayne Swicegood I needed a bigger boat for the 2 clubs I fish in with bigger motor up to 40hp. Plus more room for me and my partner

Awesome setup can’t wait to get one

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

BassLureReview Thanks, you’ll love this boat.

I love the boat you should make more videos on it

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Cam Powers My apology, I traded the boat for a Crestliner 1600 Storm.

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Cam Powers My apology, I traded my boat it for a Crestliner 1600 Storm.

Tilt the engine up just a bit when pulling out of the water. Avoid dragging your skeg up the ramp.

Sweet rig

Great video this covered everything I have been looking for

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Cambridge Property Management Thanks

Let’s see some shots of the boat on the water with you fishing in it. Like set the camera up on the bank. Good video

@mcbassfishing3995

5 жыл бұрын

BlacklabBass Thanks I’ll definitely record a video with me fishing and using all my mods.

Nice setup you have. How about some more videos?

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

65MK My apology I traded in the boat for a Crestliner 1600 Storm.

@robbie3731

3 жыл бұрын

@@mcbassfishing3995 Why did you trade it in ?

Nice! New to your channel

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Vabasser 1 Thanks for watching.

@Vabasseroutdoors1

4 жыл бұрын

👍

Adjust your motor trim and get a jack plate. I have a 25 Yamaha on my 1448 and my boat never bounces like that in calm water and I can hit over 30mph

MC did you ever have any issues with the 25hp long shaft? I have the same boat and wondering if I should go with the short shaft vs the long. Any thoughts?

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Moe C No I haven’t had any issues but I will recommend getting a manual jack plate. With this jack plate you can make your long shaft short by raising it. www.amazon.com/T-H-Marine-65012-Manual-Plates/dp/B004MZ3588/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=jack+plate&qid=1592997422&sr=8-7

@moec2752

4 жыл бұрын

@@mcbassfishing3995 Thanks, MC.

How much did you pay for motor and boat and trailer combo I’m looking for one cause I’m a big guy.

@mcbassfishing3995

3 жыл бұрын

TRAGIC_Phoenix *Leader of Tragic Can’t remember but I financed it around 8k with no money down. Boat, 25hp motor and trailer.

@thejuice8076

3 жыл бұрын

That’s actually not bad

I’m moving to Florida next month. Where are some good fresh water fishing spots ?

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

ILIKE2FISH What city?

@Mr64chevy

4 жыл бұрын

MC BassFishing Tampa

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

ILIKE2FISH Honestly I’m not sure about the Tampa area because it’s known for inshore / Deep offshore fishing in Tampa. Only thing I could think of is the Hillsborough River. I live in the ORLANDO/Kissimmee are its tons of lake to fish in the are and the noticeable are Harris Chain, Toho and Kissimmee Chain. I also fish a-lot of local lakes in the area because I’m part of a Jon Boat club that fish monthly Tournaments. Orlando Jon Boat Buddies Club Check us out on Facebook or Instagram

Do you have a long shaft or short shaft motor?

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Erik Brandsen Long shaft, Bass Tracker recommends a long shaft for the 1448 Grizzlies Tracker.

@kauaifishing1365

4 жыл бұрын

Have you had any performance issues with long shaft? Some videos I’ve seen guys running short shafts. 2020 1448 has a 17.5” transom which is in the middle or both shaft recommendation

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Erik Brandsen No performance issue, but was told several times that if I lift the motor about 2 inches I would get a couple mph faster. I notice my cavitation plate was below the bottom hull of my boat.

You did a great job on the video, I saw one at bass pro and liked it thinking about buying it Thanks for the video

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

david mora Thanks and it worth it if your look for that type of Jon Boat.

Trimming down will stop that bounce.

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@johncuervo3019

4 жыл бұрын

Will make it faster too. Just moving the pin to a different hole in the back. I see this is months ago though

@savagele

3 жыл бұрын

@@mcbassfishing3995 Outboard doesn't appear to be trimmed overly up, so a little more weight towards the bow may also stop the porpoising. Does the boat do that when you have the bow mount trolling motor attached?

@mcbassfishing3995

3 жыл бұрын

@@savagele No sir, when I have all my equipment on I don’t get that issue.

I like your videos. Are you going to put out any more video here soon?

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Bryce My apology bro I sold the boat.

@btvabowhunter

4 жыл бұрын

@@mcbassfishing3995 . Oh man, what happen? Hope everything is good with you. You seem super nice. I wish you the best.

You need to contact tracker and get the specs for mounting your motor. And put a hydra foil on it and it will plain out very fast. Motor should be mounted 1-1/2” AT . You will be very 😄

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Simpson Thanks

@charlesfitzgerald3201

4 жыл бұрын

does that mean 1-1/2 up on the transom or what

Nice 👍

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Frank Williams Thanks

Add a hydrofoil to the motor that will help with the front end bounce I added one to mine and it made a big difference

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Grizzly-Outdoors Thanks and I’ll definitely look into buying one for my motor.

Good video I think Ima go pick me up 1! I was always wounding If u could stand up on a 14ft I have a 12ft an u cant stand up at all.

I add you small jack plate give u little more plan and more speed but it a sweet rig ! Great video

When you buy that boat does it come with the trailer

@Atvsrawsome

4 жыл бұрын

Some places might package deal but you will have to pay extra.

@crystalrios6706

4 жыл бұрын

Bass Pro has it for $4900 with a trailer in Texas. Motor is sold separate

trim down and it won't porpoise. nice stability vid.

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Flatzout Thanks and I will look into trimming down.

@jimmielittle877

3 жыл бұрын

So he just needs to trim down and doesn't need a jack plate?

@John_D2

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmielittle877 nope , no jack plate.

Is this boat go for big waves

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Liam Wellls Yes sir absolutely it can handle big waves.

If you moved some weight (perhaps your batteries) to the front, it’ll quit proposing while on plane.

@peterkeena8667

Жыл бұрын

Gas tank too

I've never locked a trailer in my life....maybe just live in a different area...pin it, yes...but lock it, no.... Always a proud moment to drive your new boat.

That jack plate keep you from belly flopping in front to she lay down do what that mercury telling her and pick up even more speed !

@jimmielittle877

3 жыл бұрын

How much more speed would a jack plate add?

@justinwhite5859

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmielittle877 I have a weldbilt 1442 with custom floor jimmy and a 5 inch jack with 3 inches of adjustment with 25hp 2021 Yamaha and it help me tremendously with a extra body in the boat to get out of the hole better !

What size shaft?

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

gavin copple It’s the Long shaft outboard.

It shouldn’t be hopping like that when you’re up on plane on smooth water. Wonder if your motor trimmed up to high when you’re trying get on plane.

You need to put the batteries up front to keep from porpusing on plane

Where can I find a live well like that

@robbie3731

Жыл бұрын

I ordered one thru my local dealer.

Proposing is from too much trim up. I would have put the trolling motor on, just in case. JMO

@mcbassfishing3995

5 жыл бұрын

Tom Shaffa Thanks Tom your absolutely right, I never have that issue with the trolling motor attached.

@tshafa9468

5 жыл бұрын

@@mcbassfishing3995 Nice rig too !

@mcbassfishing3995

5 жыл бұрын

Tom Shaffa Thanks

trim the motor down it will stop the boat from bouncing

You should have gotten an electric start feature on your Mercury outboard as well and just use you pull start in emergencies !!!

You fish with your legs in between the trolling motor? You must be one flexible person with toothpick legs!

Throw your anchor in the front compartment and it will get rid of that bouncing at high speed.

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Atvsrawsome Thanks

@Atvsrawsome

3 жыл бұрын

@Phillyfishguy some smaller fishing boats don't have that ability and even if you do move the trim tabs it's still bounces. I had the same problem with my 15 horse, dropped the anchor in the front and solved the problem

I had a very similar setup pull that prop off and get yourself a 4 blade spitfire in an 11 pitch and I promise you’ll love the night and day difference.

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Why so much bounce at full throttle? That water is glass

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Moore Because I didn’t trim down the motor and the majority of the weight was on the back of the boat.

@richarddegen6184

2 жыл бұрын

new guy, not educated at trimming motor

You need to trim it down its porpoising

anybody know what size mercury is on it?

@esoutdoors1806

3 жыл бұрын

It looked like a 25hp

@alexsmith8987

3 жыл бұрын

@@esoutdoors1806 thanks

Cuanto cuesta bote de14 ft sin motor yremorque

What happen to your sun dolphin!?

@mcbassfishing3995

5 жыл бұрын

Jonathan P I sold it to get a bigger boat for the Bass Club I fish in.

Dude I got same boat 1448 grizzly with 20 hp 4stroke merc with grab bar and extension pole im doing 25 you'll do 30 with that set up

@mcbassfishing3995

3 жыл бұрын

Joey Joe Thanks

Dose it have f-r-n and is it electric trim?

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

cody brothers east texas outdoor sportsman The motor I had wasn’t Electric Trim and yes the motor has F-N-R The do have the electric trim option which I should have gotten.

@codybrotherseasttexasoutdo1581

4 жыл бұрын

@@mcbassfishing3995 na I run a 18 60 grizzley tracker for duck hunting i hate the electric trim when u give it gas it trims Down automatically and when u hit a stump the moter dont kick up and just wondering dose ur moter have a shallow water drive bar and dose it kick up when u hit a stump I really been looking in to getting another smaller one for hunting and useing the big one for bowfishing and big water fishing

im more worried about theft at home than at the ramp

Bouncing Betty baby lol

Make more vids please

@mcbassfishing3995

4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Lo My apology I traded in my boat for a Crestliner 1600 Storm.