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Why did you fill it from the bottom? Full it from the top until it comes out that way you don't lose oil.. you don't fill oil from the bottom of your car do you? Then try to get the plug in real quick before it pours out?
Filling your gear lube (not oil like a car) from the bottom is the standard. As I explained it is to push out any air, as air rises to the top. Thanks for watching and commenting and wish you well if deciding to fill from the top instead 👍
@@stephansmithoutdoors learn something new everyday. I stand corrected. Thank you for teaching me a little something.
@@Southerncracker224 I appreciate your comments.. Thank you! I truly try to be thorough and accurate as I'm using my own rigs that I rely upon for my fishing endeavors.
Got to try some 6th sense lures, ive been looking at them.🇺🇲⚔️☠️🎣✌🏻 OKC
@@user-jc5ov5ts2b Thanks for watching and commenting 👍 Appreciate you !
Are those the light brackets I see on your trolling motor?? Hooking up a garmin transducer to my Ulterra here, thinking of doing the same!
No.. That's a DD26 Live Foot Turret on the TM.
Great job!
@@mariewilson4404 Thanks Marie! Did you hit that subscribe button? Appreciate you 👍
Awesome video! Love the attention to detail on all your DIY! Bass Machine to Family Chill time❤
@@CarlosPadillaCentex Thanks Carlos!
Honestly not a bad thing to have on our boats extra protection from the sun. Another great video Thanks for sharing
@@DAVEGRAYFISHING Thanks Dave!
You made removing the steering wheel look easy. Is mine just stuck on my Z9? Did you have to use a puller? Thanks!
@@MarkAcoustic1962 Mine just has allen nuts that encircle the wheel.. Just unscrew and take off.. I don't know what you may have on your Z9. Thanks for watching and commenting Mark!
Excellent job Stephan! Thanks for sharing this buddy!
@@davidwilliams1805 Thanks David!
Looks great and good job!!!!
@@vladimirhramov9163 Thanks Vlad!
BRAVO!
@@58dbeck33 Thanks Darrell!
Looks good and added value to rig, I use mine during this time of year while scanning ledges for fish. Why not do it in the shade? We have a similar mindset. My top is also staged directly behind the motor for easy install.
@@docriordan7787 Thanks Doc! Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍
That is really slick! Nice job as always Stephan!
Thanks Todd! Glad to hear from ya.. hope your staying safe and ripping plenty of lips my friend!
@@stephansmithoutdoors Just went crazy and now have dual Active targets 2's on the boat. I also installed 2 Ionic lithium 16 volt 52 ah batteries in parallel to run them. Going out in the morning to try them out!
Love the Aussie! I have 2, one is never enough
@@davidwelday3276 Our one is enough! He would never allow his attention to be shared 😆 His name is Boone and can be found lurking in most of my video's somewhere.. We love him very much ❤️ Thanks for watching and commenting David!
Im hitting about 80 hours on mine, can't wait to do it!
You got this!
do you remember where you purchased the Bimini? Would like to purchase the same one for my heritage.
I'm pretty sure I got it on Amazon.. just get your beam measurement that was the 56" height.. I looked for the link but couldn't find it.. Thank's for watching and commenting James!
Stephan did you mention what the seats were or where you got them? A link would help
@@raytubach8988 Bassboat seats .com in the intro and tittle.. Thank you!
@@stephansmithoutdoors yeah saw that but no model, no link, a search by boat on that site comes up empty. It would have been just as easy to post a link here than to reply with no help. But it’s your channel
@@raytubach8988 I screen shoted it in the video.. 20" Nitro seats..
@@raytubach8988 www.bassboatseats.com/products/nitro-bass-boat-seats-20-w-buckets?currency=USD&variant=25288643401&Google%20Shopping&stkn=21ae27328065&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwnK60BhA9EiwAmpHZw7qyVuCMYLGU3omrooALOo_-bxaWYA7VCK86mauok8dpYPfnCebPaBoCqGkQAvD_BwE
Very nice! Great deal!
@@davidwilliams1805 Thanks David!
Linky no worky…
@@raytubach8988 Thank KZread for that.. search "Extreme Max Galvanized Trailer Tongue Steps " on Amazon. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
That’s awesome!
@@MarkBlackstock For $87 bucks everyone should have these on their trailers at a minimum. So much easier and safer!
I thought these were a good deal.. Passing it along! Search Amazon: Extreme Max 3006.6812 Galvanized Trailer Tongue Step - Double
what are the dimensions of the outside bottom of the cooler? website only tells me lid dimensions but looks like it gets a little smaller towards the bottom, trying to fit this in a kayak btw...
@@jbryan669 21"L x 13"W Popular Question.. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
I was about to pull the trigger and order a double mount until I stumbled on this video. Great setup. For us DIY guys, this is the ticket. Thanks for sharing your ideas and process. May God Bless.
@@johnmclarty3201 Thank you! I Remember the days when KZread was about giving ideas and not trying to sell everything to the audience and that's what I try to do. I make nothing from these vids except kind comments like yours! Welcome to the channel!
I remember when there was no KZread/interweb and fishing clubs shared DIY ideas. Keep up the excellent work.
Can you please explain the how to connection from your Trolling Motor to your Lowrance on the console set up, please
@@willtorrez It's through a NEMA 2000 network.. Search out a video on KZread that explains setting one up. That would be my advice. It's not complicated but does require the components for them to communicate with each other. Theirs no possibility I can explain it beyond that advice in the comments. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@stephansmithoutdoors I actually have NMEA2k ready to go. My situation is should I use that same set up with a transducer on the trolling motor or just use the 2-D sonar without having any other wires connected to the shaft,all I really y need is water temp, depth and 2D sonar. It’s my backwater boat ,TM gets beat up with weeds, rocks, Hydrilla and moss. Trying to avoid any loose wires. Let me shorten up question with do you get water temp, depth and 2 D sonar without using NMEA2k
@@willtorrez man I can't remember.. the reason for the nema2000 was controlling the TM from the console graph. The lowrance total scan transducer was mounted at the transom.. that gave me temp ect.. the garmin I'm installing there was not nema2000 and it's transducer was what I was mounting to the XI5..
This is the video that convinced me ...yes it's the perfect size!! Thanks again for this awesome review!
@@Loupster420 I've enjoyed mine! Thanks for your kind comments. I don't get anything from these videos except to help others. Appreciate you 👍
Good job Stephan! Always rooting for ya buddy! Thanks for the breakdown! Keep up the good work and keep the great content coming my friend!
Thank you David, your kind words are always so appreciated!
I just ordered 2 93sv garmins for my 2013. I will be using this for sure. I just wonder if the bracket will work the same on the 9”?
Got a subscriber that has done this and added a 93SV instead and sent me PIC's. So YES it will work. Just be mindful that those gimble brackets are plastic/ABS? As demonstrated I used just 2 bolts to secure cause of room and 106/126sv gimble being metal it was enough support. At the end of the day the principle is there you can figure out what you may need/want to do differently.. Welcome to the channel! Got other idea's that I've done.. and will do? Any questions just ask!
@@stephansmithoutdoors how’s your hole shot. Mine seems terrible and I have the 115 pro XS 2 stroke with a similar looking prop.
@@LoganSumrell mine seems to be fine for a 115hp 2 stroke with empty well. Double it if full. 46-51mph empty wells @ 6000 rpm. 4blade 19P prop. I'm lighter in the rear with Lithium's and heavier at bow with all I got going on so that does contribute to planing..
They have this on clearance at my local Walmart for $25. Is that a good deal so I get one or maybe two lol
@@jinheu5119 OMG! Buy every one of them!!
@@jinheu5119 I saw they were selling them in my Walmart but at $149 and no basket or freezer insert..
Probably get the old seats reupholstered I know I have and I look just as good oh well keep your old seats you might want to get them reupholstered down the road okay then have a good day
Thanks for watching and commenting Jack!
Great job!
Thanks Mark! Appreciate you! 👍
Congrats on your 4th place in the standings that's awesome. I never bass fished a night either. That could be interesting and rewarding. Good Luck !!!!!! Definitely going to read up on what to use for Bass Fishing at night
Thanks Dave! Yeah.. My fishing at night has always in the past been limited to catfish or crappie which is often good at night. I don't actually know if it's going to happen or not but I must prepare! Thanks for watching and commenting!
So far what I have read they say use bladed jigs with bulky trailers buzz baits and 10-15 in worms with a swirl on tail and to use dark colors on all if that helps any
My 1st Tournament last year for Walleye, one of the Pro's told me to never fish history...best advice I was given for my 1st year
NEVER fish history? Well your right about that in this last outing.. Guessing it depends on who's history.. Is that like never fish with a hole in your sock? LOL... Thanks for watching and commenting Darrel?
Have some zoom trick worms in bubble gum color on board for night fishing. I have caught fish with this rigged Texas style when nothing else was working. Good luck !
Great suggestion! Appreciate ya! Thanks for watching and commenting Doc!
thanks
Your welcome Mike! Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂
I just got a 2012 two days ago. Been enjoying your videos on some upgrades that I need to do. Thanks.
That's awesome man! If you ever have any questions that I can help you out with just comment or if easier, shoot me an email at [email protected]. Welcome aboard!! Enjoy your new boat!
How's this compare to the classic xl?
The boat or the seats?
@stephansmithoutdoors the boat. I love my classic so far but already got the 1 foot more itis
@@jimmywallhanger8402 They both float, fish and fit in the garage.. I'm going to cover this question with a video or in a Live at sometime in the future. It's ok to have the "itch" 😆 I've got several! Often they never go away. You just trade one for the next..
Outstanding install! Thanks for sharing this Stephan! Looks great!
Thanks David! I hope those old seats didn't have any luck attached to them! 🤣
Very impressive Stephan! 3rd place finish is outstanding! Love those jerseys! Thanks for sharing the bait as well. Proud of you brother! Thanks for sharing this and keep up the good work. And most of all, keep being awesome!
David!! Alright man.. Just ain't a vid without your comments!! I know you got the sneak peak on IG. Heck of a weekend adventure. I was wore out! 🤣🤫 Thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciate you!
gotta love customizing your boat good work.
Thanks man.. I really prefer the seats that are coming on the newer ones but those don't allow you to open them for the carpartment underneath. Never been a reason for that center seat IMO. For what it is, it's better than before. And the cheapest route. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Cool lazyboys for the boat!!
It was time!
Another great video with some great tips. Thanks for posting this video actually been thinking about switching my seats out.
@@DAVEGRAYFISHING Thanks man.. I wish you an easier install then I did! 🫡
Great install and upgrade, really like how the center turned out. Good thing you're creative and can fabricate.
@@docriordan7787 Thanks Doc! My scope is limited but if I can put out an install video that may help someone else.. I definitely try! Thanks for watching and commenting!
No polish or wax after?
Not me friend.. 👍
I was just about to ask you how you like those li time lithiums. I really looked into those at one point but hesitated. Glad to see you're having success with them
Good stuff man really enjoying these videos right now. As I said love modify and upgrade the boat. Been fishing for 35 years. Fishing out of a boat all my life and finally became a first time boat owner not long ago. I would have done it years ago but it just wasn't in the cards. And I'm telling you I've been modifying the crap out of my boat. Wish I would have been recording and documenting all of it
Congratulations man you made the right choice if you find a used boat in that condition the hell with a new boat. As you said that leaves you with cash for the upgrades to set it up the way you want it
Yes sir no doubt that boat was well over its weight capacity
I love modifying and upgrading my boat
Me too! 🫡
That's awesome man congratulations and I hope they work out for you. I don't know if you did I will leave through your videos but if you haven't done a 1 year or however long it's been update that would be a great video. I really wish I could use the lithium starting battery for my 98 tracker by Mercury 40 horsepower. Mercury you told me don't do it but I wish I could find out if other people are doing it and what their success rate is
47 1/2 lb it is incredible isn't it! That is 18 lb less than one of my AGM trolling motor batteries. I have a Bass Tracker 175 with 200 lb of batteries jammed in the back compartment and of course trackers piss poor setup has all the batteries on the same side of the boat. So of course it's it's uneven in the water. Specially because they're on the console side of the boat. I really wish I could go with a lithium cranking battery, but I spoke with Mercury and the specific motor that is on my boat being an older two-stroke they said don't do it. They couldn't give me an exact reason why other than they just said don't do it. Because I am having severe battery slash Electronics issues
Thanks for watching and commenting Neil!
Can you tell Where i can bye that item? In between the two pipes?
DD26's Website.. it's the "Dogbone" stabilizer..
Good job man keep at it. you should fish nations too its alot of fun and you get a chance for regionals.
Thanks! I'll look into that if all goes well.
Love the videos!! Have a Heritage as well and wondering if you could share where you were able to locate the additional brown carpet.
Thanks James! Should be a link un the description of one of the deck extension build videos.
unfortunately they said the brown carpet has been discontinued. would you happen to have any left over form you deck project? If so could it be purchased?
@@jameshogan4347 Discontinued? That's news to me.. Especially considering that Tracker has to continue with warranty request that may include re-carpeting. Hmm... No unfortunately I do not have any. Sorry your having a hard time getting the carpet. When I delt with them the only obstacle was that they only "cut" the carpet once a week and had to be a minimum size requirement. Before I gave up I would encourage you to call again, but this time talk to someone more senior and see if you get a different answer. We're living in a time of perpetual turnover and if they can't find an immediate answer they respond with "It's been discontinued" "out of stock" or "let me look into it" and they never call back. Worth another try.. Good luck!