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 Bass Tracker - cracked hull
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05/02/12 01:51 AM
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hasbeen48
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A buddy of mine has a crack in the hull of his bass tracker. Is this pretty common? Any recommendations on the best way to repair these? Your help is greatly appreciated....thanks in advance.
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Re: Bass Tracker - cracked hull
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05/02/12 04:26 AM
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I have a PT-170 Tracker. It has started taking on a small amount of water (bilge pump will pump water for 20-30 seconds every 2 hours). I cannot find out where the water is coming from. What model tracker are you talking about and where is the crack in the hull. I'll look in the same area to see if mine is leaking there.
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Re: Bass Tracker - cracked hull
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05/02/12 10:49 AM
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Bass Art
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I'm assuming you're talking about an aluminum boat.Find a good welder with a TIG machine. Drill a small hole in each end of the crack to stop it from spreading before you weld it. Be sure there isn't anything against the hull on the inside that could burn.
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Re: Bass Tracker - cracked hull
[Re: hasbeen48]
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05/02/12 11:19 AM
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hasbeen48
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I'm pretty sure it's the Pro 165. The crack is near the front of the boat along the centerline...seems to be about 3 inches long.
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Re: Bass Tracker - cracked hull
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05/02/12 12:43 PM
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ddantidwell
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Have it sprayed with bed-liner.
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Re: Bass Tracker - cracked hull
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05/02/12 11:15 PM
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FZ1
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I have a PT-170 Tracker. It has started taking on a small amount of water (bilge pump will pump water for 20-30 seconds every 2 hours). I cannot find out where the water is coming from. What model tracker are you talking about and where is the crack in the hull. I'll look in the same area to see if mine is leaking there. Probably,a Thru Hull leak.
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Re: Bass Tracker - cracked hull
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05/05/12 10:49 AM
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hasbeen48
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All fixed...thanks for your help guys
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Re: Bass Tracker - cracked hull
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05/05/12 11:54 AM
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sbump26
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Did you get it welded or??
Put the plug in.
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Re: Bass Tracker - cracked hull
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05/06/12 05:19 PM
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I have a PT-170 Tracker. It has started taking on a small amount of water (bilge pump will pump water for 20-30 seconds every 2 hours). I cannot find out where the water is coming from. What model tracker are you talking about and where is the crack in the hull. I'll look in the same area to see if mine is leaking there. Get the nose down and fill it up with water.
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