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TRACKER GRIZZLY JON BOAT UPGRADES!
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Welcome back to another video! The project at hand is a Tracker Grizzly aluminum jon boat. This project was filmed back in May of 2022. The aluminum jon boat came through for some serious upgrades in the form of five Tracker lithium batteries, two Minn Kota on board chargers, a Hummingbird Apex 13 graph mounted on a TBNation Outdoors graph mount, a 36 volt Minn Kota Ultrex, and some wiring rehab! In this 30 min video, I will breeze through, step by step, the process of getting all this new equipment in the jon boat.
This boat is used for electric only reservoir fishing here in Georgia, so of course we will be installing a lot of juice! I add some wiring, a usb volt meter, install batteries and trays, mount a few Minn Kota on board chargers, build a custom battery tray for underneath the front deck, hook up the Apex 13 graph, mount the TBNation graph mount, mount the Minn Kota Ultrex, as well as some other fine details! I'll show you a quick overview of the process step by step as well as some tips and tricks along the way. I also show tools and techniques required to do the job.
All in all, this 17ft Tracker Grizzly left set up right to take on some electric only lakes, without doing a complete gut and rebuild. But not to worry, more on that later!!! 👀
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Two years later this motor is going strong kzread.infoUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite
Love that you pay such attention to simple details to make thing so tidy, tight and clean. Your videos rock!!
VERY nicely done!! Great design, communication and kept it on point. Sharp!!
Excellent appointments, Fantastic work !! That's an impressive electric bass boat ! ❤
Always remember; if it burns down they’ll only remember the last guy who was wiring. Excellent work as always!
Keep making those detailed videos man, you do a great job explaining things and showing tips and tricks, I mentioned it in one of your last videos, I really enjoy watching, thanks!
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man! I definitely will I really appreciate he positive vibes and support! Catch you on the next one!
Love everything you do here on this channel and you have quickly moved to the elite category of tiny boats! Also really love the milwaukee tool wall and I think we should get a shop/garage tour. Keep up the great work man
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I have definitely been working on my craft over the past few years and have been blessed with people who trust and believe in me to do their projects. Definitely with bigger budgets than I ever had on my personal projects, which is really really cool. I'd like to do a full shop/garage tour one day, it's currently still a work in progress but slowly and surely getting there. When i get free time here or there i wirk on the work space, when i get extra money, i try to invest in newerand better tools. Thanks for watching
Simple but great build. You do amazing work. Looking forward to the full build in the future.
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Definitely a clean little rig. The build out will be nice im sure when we do it.
That custom battery tray is sick man! Well done sir.
Dude. This is a master class. I love the innovation and explanations. I think I'm sold on building one of these!
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
10 ай бұрын
Hey man, i really appreciate the feedback! Good luck on your project should you take one on!
This guy a 100% professional I love the work and I love his concern about all the wires being in the right place. Good work!
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
Awesome video! Your channel looks really cool!! Just subbed too!👍
can not wait to see what you do next!
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy!
Nice Job Cousins! I’m ready when you are captain! I would love to get my boat done up by you!
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Hey man feel free to DM me on Facebook, Instagram, or email at brigadeboats@gmail.com I do currently have a long wait but its always good to get a conversation started!
With all the super in depth builds you guys do, I still enjoy a simple (ish) set up here. Tough to say simple with those batteries and that graph lol
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Me too man. I miss tge less is more stuff. Been buried in customer full builds in 2022! Hopefully in the future i can set aside time for some simple and clean projects.
Great video and details. The only thing I'd add is that the wires and batteris be labled so when batteries are removed theirs no confusion putting it back together. Even as an electrical guy myself, it's easy to get confused when your mind is on fishing!
So nice cuz. And loving the new 🎤 😮
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Mic game strong now cuz. On a whole new level now 👀
I &Ave the same boat. Started with a simple build like that . Went to a full custom build last year. Decks storage , rod box etc.your work is above and beyond anything I could do. I thought and you may already know this, when you do the full build if you move the batteries more towards the center of the boat you will get more speed and efficiency from the electric outboard. I've fished electric only lakes for about 30 years. Not a huge difference but every little bit helps in these boats. Love your work. If I had your skills I would love to customize my rig even more.
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what the end game plan will be. The boat may eventually get an electric outboard and unfortunately with those you are limited to keeping the battery within relative distance to the outboard. Distributing weight definitely helps, we will just have to pick and choose what the pros and cons are of the different design options.
@donpreller484
Жыл бұрын
My last boat I ran a 48 volt ray motor with lead acid . Currently running a torqueedo 6.0 with lithium. Weight distribution was high more critical with lead. But then some of our lakes are 3000acres so range and speed are important
Great video!
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
awesome, a true artist at these installs and custom builds. i wish tracker made that boat in a 60in bottom. her graph costs more than my entire rig!
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man..Yeah 60 inch would be something else! No doubt, very costly but nice graph!
Awesome rig
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Nice build!
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
I have built quite a few solar batteries and it is so much cheaper to buy eve lipo cell's here right above Atlanta you can build a very nice 7kw battery for under $1500 and you will have power for days
Very nice work.
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
9 ай бұрын
I appreciate it 👊
Bruh you did a great job on this project 😊
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
As a fellow tinkerer, i enjoyed this. +1 subscriber
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
7 ай бұрын
Awesome, I appreciate the support!
I enjoy your videos.
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! thanks
Great video man. Where’d you get that mountable plug cover for the battery charger in the back of the boat? Love it. Those little tidbits you produce are legit.
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man..Minn kota actually included those with their chargers! Pretty cool i thought. You definitely get what you pay for in most cases.
Very nice rig, sir! That boat should last you a lifetime with nothing more than an occasional accessory replacement here and there. I bought my Fisher 16.5 foot aluminum deep vee with a 50 HP 4-stroke new in 2002, and she still serves me well. As a matter of fact, considering the cost of used boats these days, she would probably be worth 75% of what I paid for her back then. The best advice I can give you is to unplug the gas line and run it out of gas every time you take her out of the water. I learned this about 10 years ago, and my carburetors have worked flawlessly since. Before that however, I was having to rebuild them every other year.
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, the Grizzly is a great boat!
Man cuz that apex is dope as hell. Buy me one please
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Cuz when I become a big boy fab shop like you one day I can afford an Apex 13
Two things to critique if I may...from my experience I suggest: 1. For the battery terminals, instead of buying the multi assortment (I know with assortment packs I always end up not using a lot, which means waste) maybe figure out exactly what you use (i.e. 8 awg- 5/16", 6 awg -3/8" etc) and just buy those sizes in bulk (same goes for ring terminals...you can buy them in all sorts of hole sizes) 2. For the trolling plug, I can almost guarantee if it is the stock plug, it is not rated for 36v system, if it is, great. If not, that's a big electrical problem, and can cause major issues. Another badass video bro, keep up the good work
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Most definitely appreciate insight and a well thought out comment. As far as the terminals, you are right, if your just doing one variety may not be needed. I feel its a good bang for your buck, especially if you are unsure of the exact sizing. I buy the kits and individually, I actually now have a whole tub of electric connections because I do so many boats, so it makes sense to me.. As far as the plug, that definitely is something to look out for. My understanding is that this one is acceptable, it is made by a company called MarineCo and was purchased as an acter market plug for the original trolling motor install. This video was actually filmed in May earlier this year and no issues occurred with it. I definitely don't want any issues nor do I claim to know it all so i appreciate definitely the advice and always welcome helpful constructive criticism!
@c.shoefish
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats absolutely, if you're unsure, or just want an assortment because of different projects, the kits are the way to go. The marineco plugs are solid so I'm sure it's fine. Thanks for not taking offense to what I said, there's so many people nowadays that take offense to criticism.
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
@C.Shoe86 yeah man no worries at all. I'm still learning new stuff often. I'd hope to be learning until the day I die. The ones that take offense to an actual inciteful comment are usually people who need to be humbled. Even the best at something can always learn more. I know a lot but never claim to know it all. Mistakes will be made even if I aim for a high level of quality. Learn, move on. We live in a world where people react instead of respond. Too many know it alls out there who think they are above learning anything from anyone and just want to show off to the world how great they are to feel validated. That ain't me.
@c.shoefish
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats well said brother.
I was wondering why ypu have so many batteries then i notice the trolling motor in the back 😂. Is the bracket for the bow mount factory?
What was that anchor and how do i find one
Do ur costumes resell there old parts like trolling motors or fish finders, I love to fish but don't have much money for new equipment
The boat in the video shows a front mounting location for a trolling motor, but the tracker website pics of this boat don't show it. Why?
cool. why a 36 vice 24???
Do you sell the sunglasses in Australia
What is the average turnaround time for a full build on a 1754?
gone all red I see lol! Good tools
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Haha, still got a ton of Ryobi stuff. It's honestly good stuff for the price and what im doing. But newer Ryobi stuff is going brushless and they are getting higher in price so it made it easier to start switching over and investing in some Milwaukee stuff! Also, the rivet gun is a must have so it just made sense!
@BrownBaitCo
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats those rivet guns are super important! I did not know Ryobi is switching to brushless motors hmmm interesting!
Hey bud I inboxed you on Facebook a few weeks ago I was looking into doing a build I saw you do on the bass tracker and I was wanting to do the same… I wanted to know if I needed to buy all my materials or you would provide and you pay at the end when you pick up the boat
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Hey buddy so sorry, I get a ton of message requests. I'll definitely dig into my inbox and connect with you!
Hey Why didn't you re run the power wire underneath the floor ? There is a center channel that runs from the front to the rear under the flooring. It would have gave it a cleaner look. Ive done two tracker grizzly 1448 and currently tracker 1754 side console.
@decoplateorders
Жыл бұрын
Agree. You can also run them through the Versa-Track too...
Nice work. I think that graph costs more then the boat. Look forward to seeing the rest of the build.
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
11 ай бұрын
I think you're right! She now has two! I'll be installing the second one as I am currently building the boat out.
What did you use to cut the .090 aluminum plate
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
sheet metal sheers
Had a 1870 grizzly with a 55hp tiller all rivets in the floor came loose . Removed floor found cracks in runners in several places. I would adress that issue first
@mriphone1000
Жыл бұрын
I have a 1648 tracker, had over a dozen cracks in the runners too. Took over a 100 hours to fix it. These boats are fragile from the factory. If you're going to be doing more than trolling in a river, you're going to be leaking water soon.
The 2 things , I see are no Gas Boat Motor . And the fish finder should be to the right , and it should be able to swivel and lock in place .. so if your at a launch and there's no Dock you have to crawl over a fish locator....
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
I thought I fully explained in the video the boat is for ELECTRIC ONLY lakes and reservoirs, therefore no gas outboards allowed. Most people who run Panoptix, or in this case, Mega 360 live image sonar, prefer large graphs mounted dead center in front if foot pedal so they can read the live imaging as they work the trolling motor. That's why we, and almost every pro boat, does it this way. But beauty is everyone can modify their boats to their own personal liking! Thanks for watching
B.O.A.T.= Break Out Another Thousand $$$$
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Or in this case, BOATT, Break Out Another Ten Thousand
Dude are you kin to Johnny's reloading bench?
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
Never heard of her but I'll look it up!
How does a person get of the work list?
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
I have a wait list. Deposits required. I am selective about the projects I take on.
For what the Apex13 cost it better tell her what the fish weighs when is shows up on screen.
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
🤣 I honestly feel we are a few updates away from that technology! lol.
Damn batteries cost as much as the boat 😅
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
It's pretty close 🤣
Can I hook my PlayStation to that graph
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
I believe you can but unfortunately the X Box is not compatible.
Anyone else worry about the stainless steel SPIKE sticking up on a boat?? maybe it is just me ..
Aren’t those batteries about 900.00 a piece?
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
I have absolutely no clue. Customer provided. I'm sure they are online. I typically use Amped or Powerhouse lithiums, aren't cheap regardless.
Not a bad way to spend 4000 bucks
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
5 ай бұрын
The fish finder was 4,000 🤣
Lol all that money for the equipment and no outboard. I think I would spent the money for a outboard first
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
The beauty about boats (and many other things in life) is that people can make them their own however they want. Remember, this boat isn't done. And the customer fishes small electric only lakes, doesn't need an outboard. I'm sure she may get an electric outboard at some point, but what's the point if you don't have a trolling motor and electronics? You can LOL all you want but what I LOL about is people coming on my platform, that I built, to interject their opinion that I nor my customer ever asked for but you do it anyway so you can feel good about yourself and feel validated.
nice putting 50 into a 5 k hual.
Strange to spend nearly 20k upgrading a Jon boat... all in price is very close to a decked out V bottom at that point.
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
11 ай бұрын
Yeah but a v hull is still a v hull. We don't really use those in Ga. And that v hull brand new doesn't come with a 36v ultrex with spot lock, live sonar, lithium batteries, or a 4 thousand dollar graph. I've seen it both ways, guys buy brand new rigged boats only to rerig them and go another 10k in or guys start with cheap boats and outfit it in tons if moneyin top of the line accessories and electronics. Money all relative to the individual, I just build them.
U realize u can't charge a 36v battery with 12v clearly u don't know how to wire.
@AnthonyJonesBrigadeBoats
Жыл бұрын
You clearly are uninformed. A three bank 12v on board charger can absolutely be used to charge each individual 12v battery wired as a 36v system for a trolling motor. Read up- www.trollingmotors.net/blogs/wiring-electrical/116678215-guide-to-battery-chargers