It was a cheaper open cell foam, close cell foam is more expensive but definitely is water resistant. They make marine grade foam but we all know when you put marine grade on a product it is 3 times as much!

@orchardblessings9001

5 жыл бұрын

glass boats used to all come with open cell pour foam. The Rangers and Champions I have dealt with had it. They could have 100s of pounds of additional weight if the "sealed" areas for the foam leaked, which most did if they were in the weather. Those were top of the line glass boats and in the 70s and 80's had the good ol open cell foam. who knows where that decision came from, probably pencil pusher told to save company money. as said it was cheaper and by the time it's a problem the boat is well out of warrenty. 😒 go figure...

@getalife1559

5 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say you'll be surprised when large companies do to save money the corners that they cut is almost unbelievable!!!🤐🤑🤑

I'm excited to see what you do with this boat

subbed your channel. when i rebuild a small tin or glass boat i remover all the old foam like you did. clean and vacuum wash with Murphy's cleaner mixed with hot water then dry completely. then put down 4 mil plastic sheeting tape where needed and reapply foam that i mix in large throw away buckets. this way next time it's sooo easy to remove and doesn't stick to the bottom of the hull.

I’m doing one about the same but with a v in the front tournament 17. I’m putting the casting deck back to the console and a rod locker in the middle with 24 volt trolling motor bats and charger under. Then 2 storage compartments on either side of the pole storage and adding more storage where you pulled the foam out of the back. 12 gallon fuel tank same motor and 2 more bats in back for crank and electriconics. Already did all the console and wiring last season was so funny I was totally the same way just yanked it all out and started over. I also found tons of extra wires in my boat was able to rewire with most of it. Love the channel and you have totally helped me out with the info and the experience of what you have done keep up the good work thanks man

Glad I watched this. Yesterday I was about to cut the rivets out to get those pieces out of the back deck

The pour foam in my 86’ sea nymph bass boat was even worse. I still used pour foam (but it’s a newer more “durable” version) but I built sealed boxes out of ridge styrofoam insulation panels and filled that with the pour foam. Figured it was the best of both worlds and can pull out most of them in one big block.

I just bought a 1988 bass tracker TXS. I’m really excited to tear into and get it into good working order

Great video! Can't wait to see how it turns out!

Michael, I know a flat casting deck is a highly sought after perk for bass and panfisherman. Could you potentially do a Smoker Craft(or the like of) gator skinned flat bottom and side console? Like, let’s say a Smoker Craft Pro Lodge....but building it yourself. Us PNW guys have limited time through the year to use a full flat deck on a tiny boat. The Columbia River gets VERY rough, even inland to the first damn. 3-10ft white caps...lol

@Rokynutz

5 жыл бұрын

Lol I spend a lot of time down there in Tempe, Chandler and Goodyear. Haha I know what you mean.

I'd love to see you do some flip up recessed seats!!

Dude so excited for this build. I've been looking to do the same exact thing to an old tracker so I can fish tournaments, I hope you can incorporate everything you have had in your other builds and just can't wait for it to be done, have fun man!

Michael: I'm new to your channel and really enjoy watching. Amazing skills-thank you for sharing your talent. I'm looking forward to seeing more on this project.

WOW! Is there no foam other than noodles that can withstand the marine environment? That's crazy. The pour foam should have stood up a lot better than that. Thanks you so much for the information. I was going to use pour foam in my rejuvenation but noodles here I come...

I’m excited to see you do a boat with a side console. I’d also like to see you do an old fiberglass bass boat like my 1989 challenger pro bass ( hint hint ) and see what you could do with that.

I feel your pain on this one. Im re doing a 1986 tracker pan fish flat bottom. The foam was terrible.

Great video Michael. Greetings from Houston.

I am curious to see what you are going to do with this tracker!! Those are the types of boats I have been looking at getting and redoing!!!

Trying to find some videos on replacing a transom for this boat. I just picked up a 79 Bass tracker, and the transom is shot. Mostly running it electric only but would like to be able to run the 30hp reliably and safely.

Put under glow lights in the boat and the trailer, that’d be BA!

Hello Mr TBN I have a Bass Tracker3. It has to be rebuilt as well. I think it’s in worse shape than your by far. I would like to see more of your videos on this boat. Could you tell me how to find them and if you could tell me how to get to your Amazon store.

Do you use PVC pipe or electrical conduit to run the electrical wiring through on the project? It appears that maybe that larger abandoned wires may have been sourced to charge a battery at the front of the boat or possibly to remote DC Panel for the trolling motor and electronics. That was my best guess. How about having one OPEN framed area where Tristian can drop in a regular size ice chest for ice and water while he is fishing?

I have a 14' terry 1980 with a 9.9 Johnson not a tiller it looks just like that boat same set up and I'm doing a full remodel do you really need the foam?

wow that foam is scary. at some point when theres a bunch of problems they'll put an expiration date on them like a childs car seat. i wonder about making air chambers(capped pvc pipe) and use just enough foam that they dont rattle. dont forget to check the charging system, as sometimes shorts like that will fry the rectumfriars.

What about spray in foam Mike Lopez? Im not sure the specifics with it versus standard foam. It would be pretty messy, I think, but may withstand the heat better? Also, if there had been some heat deflector material on the outside of the foam, like in some of your other builds, would that have helped the foam last?

Hey Mike if you have like corrosion under that water logged foam do you just buff it away or do you paint over it as well?

Do you think the foam was in there to provide some structural support?

Hey, I've been watching your videos for awhile now and i'm looking to purchase a 1236 and put a deck on it. Was wondering what you would think of a truck bed liner for easy cleaning over carpet! Thanks, the boats look bad ass

Hey Mike. Just joined today. I have a 1983 Tracker Tournament V 17 that I am wanting to gut. I am guessing there is no other way to replace the foam except pouring more foam in it's place?

For a 12ft jon boat how thick should the trasom wood be ?

Is the foam today better? Last longer?

Have you ever done a fiberglass boat

Did I miss a post? Is the 12 ft yak killer still alive?

Hey I’m reaching out for information on the older bass tracker you did. I have close to the same kind of boat that I’m redoing. How would I get in contact with you?

@TinyBoatNation

2 жыл бұрын

Support@tbnation.net

Someone on FB market place here in louisiana has this exact boat with the bass tracker rear hatch just as this one for sale

@blainebrocato9068

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Lopez i was putting it out there for you just incase you needed some parts or what not i actually just ordered the 2019 classic just days ago

Build a tournament oriented boat Rod storage Shallow water anchors Custom built console with in dash electronics mount The whole 9

@nathanchilders1845

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Lopez that would be awesome Your the reason I bought a tin rig And it’s just like the one in the video But I want to make it completely tournament oriented I’d love to see what you do with it

Do you still have that white hatch door that came out the classic tracker?

@bradsexton7295

5 жыл бұрын

Yes

Hey mike love the progress so far, can’t wait to see more content in this specific build how long of a time line do you suspect this build will take you? I’m trying to gauge a time line for the start of my boat starting this coming week. Like how much time do you work on it everyday in average and how long to you suspect it will take to complete? Thanks bro

@mr.rogerslaborhood304

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Lopez sweet thanks for the reply mike fingers crossed I’ll be hitting you up latter this week with my patreon account. I’m getting such a late start on my build so i really wanted to know about what to expect for my build time. Thanks man

It's a lot easier and faster to use a pressure washer to remove the foam

Didn't someone make a video of restoring this boat already?

@TinyBoatNation

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was me.

I don't think I would bother putting foam back in the hull. Use the dead spaces as more storage for lightweight items.

@centralcoastcamper9631

5 жыл бұрын

@@TinyBoatNation That may be true but I have owned several aluminum boats that didn't come with any flotation at all, same goes for fiberglass boats I have owned. The foam may keep the boat from sinking completely, but it will still sink below the water in many cases as I have seen over the years. The 1980 Western 13' Aluminum I am restoring came with no foam under the benches. After I re-power with a much heavier Mercury 9.9 hp 4 stroke it would probably sink even with foam if swamped. Anyway, Mike, I like your work and enjoy your channel. I would like to meet you some time when I pass through Az. again. CCC

@orchardblessings9001

5 жыл бұрын

The foam doesn't just add floatation which is its most important function, it adds rigidity, those compartments make the hull much more solid and quiet. you would be suprised how much strength it actually adds. kind of like the furniture items that come with the cardboard backing. by itself the cardboard doesn't do much, but add it to the piece of furniture..ie..entertainment center from Walmart or the back of a dresser, and it functions as the main bracing, one it has a hundred nails in it...lol. Foam allows less mechanical bracing. He is correct to put foam (closed cell) back in.

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