Finally...the reason I bought the taco

rhoppas · 04-29-2008, 07:39 PM

I bought the taco so I could get/pull a boat. The boys and I are tired of fishing from the bank. I couldn't decide if I wanted to buy a new or used boat. I just happened to see this boat for sale on my way to the lake last weekend. It's fairly old but someone took really good care of it. I can't wait for this weekend. It better not rain.

tacomaman06 · 04-29-2008, 07:43 PM

awesome!!! if it runs good......ya'll will have alotta fun catching fish on the bass tracker!!! good boat man! what kinda motor does it have??

rhoppas · 04-29-2008, 07:51 PM

It's got an Evinrude 40 2-cycle, trolling motor, and 2 fish finders. I have a lot of manuals to read. This is why I haven't been on here for a couple days. I am so far behind on TacomaWorld posts. I tried to read up a bit this evening on "the meet". Sounds like a great time was had by all.

tacomaman06 · 04-29-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rhoppas

It's got an Evinrude 40 2-cycle, trolling motor, and 2 fish finders. I have a lot of manuals to read. This is why I haven't been on here for a couple days. I am so far behind on TacomaWorld posts. I tried to read up a bit this evening on "the meet". Sounds like a great time was had by all.

that boat will serve ya'll well!!!

and yes......the meet was awesome man!!! there were 5 of us this time(and understandably so due to gas prices)..........so hopefully we will have more join us next time we have one.

eordonez · 04-29-2008, 08:32 PM

Very very nice boat dude, congrats... tell us how the taco handle it

rhoppas · 04-30-2008, 05:59 AM

The truck handles it like its not even there. The boat, fully loaded, probably only weighs about 1500 pounds so it is no problem.

piercedtiger · 04-30-2008, 08:10 PM

Congrats! Being aluminum it should be fine. Only thing to really wear is the upholstery, engine and electronics. My grandfather's got aluminum row boat and canoe older than me. Both still in great condition. So unless it's got obvious dents it should be fine. Hell, even then the dents can be knocked out and re-revitted if needed. My grandfather fixed canoe that had be backed into once. They last forever!

ChrisDeSoup · 04-30-2008, 08:23 PM

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!

nd · 05-01-2008, 09:28 AM

thats one of hte big reasons i bought a truck too.... now i just need tohurry up and find a badass boat! i want a four winns bow rider

ChrisDeSoup · 05-01-2008, 09:36 AM

Okay, I could not afford a boat (savin money for a home), but I bought a ball hitch anyway. We can all dream right?

Flycatcher · 05-01-2008, 09:53 AM

Almost thought you stole my boat for a second. Bought this '92 Fisher with a '98 60HP merc about 4 years ago for less than $6K. Awesome fishing boat and comparable to your Tracker. Mine only has 16in of draft so it can go pretty much anywhere. The boat weighs 990# or so but not sure how much the trailer weighs. Trucks pulls it fine. Actually, the last time we went on a trip it got 18MPG pulling down the highway.

rhoppas · 05-01-2008, 07:44 PM

Thanks everyone! I've been doing some minor repairs to get it in tip-top shape the last couple days. Replaced a couple switches and the cig accessory plug. Had to go all over town to find a spare tire for it. Back in 93 they used a different method for specifying tire and wheel size (B78x13). Few places understand this method any more. I finally found one at Tractor Supply Co of all places. Can't wait until this weekend to take it out...

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Originally Posted by Flycatcher

Almost thought you stole my boat for a second. Bought this '92 Fisher with a '98 60HP merc about 4 years ago for less than $6K. Awesome fishing boat and comparable to your Tracker. Mine only has 16in of draft so it can go pretty much anywhere. The boat weighs 990# or so but not sure how much the trailer weighs. Trucks pulls it fine. Actually, the last time we went on a trip it got 18MPG pulling down the highway.

Yes FlyCatcher, at first glance our boats do look very similar. The Bass Tracker boat only weighs like 1050 pounds and does not sit very deep in the water either. I looked at a couple Fisher's but they weren't in nearly as good of condition.

rhoppas · 05-01-2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by piercedtiger

Congrats! Being aluminum it should be fine. Only thing to really wear is the upholstery, engine and electronics. My grandfather's got aluminum row boat and canoe older than me. Both still in great condition. So unless it's got obvious dents it should be fine. Hell, even then the dents can be knocked out and re-revitted if needed. My grandfather fixed canoe that had be backed into once. They last forever!

The only thing on the boat that doesn't work is the speedometer. From what I have found on the Internet it is a pretty common problem. Does anyone know what the problem may be? How does a boat speedo work? There is a white plastic piece that sticks out the back of the boat but for the life of me I can't figure out how it works.

tacomaman06 · 05-01-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rhoppas

The only thing on the boat that doesn't work is the speedometer. From what I have found on the Internet it is a pretty common problem. Does anyone know what the problem may be? How does a boat speedo work? There is a white plastic piece that sticks out the back of the boat but for the life of me I can't figure out how it works.

the plastic piece, or fin as i call it, pivots while you are in the water, and it has basically a hose that goes to the speedo. check around it and the hose.....may be blocked up or something, and i think the only time the speedo will work is when you are running the boat in the lake, cant read it if just running on the hose. hopefully the tube is just blocked up a bit.

rhoppas · 05-02-2008, 07:54 AM

Thanks Will...I will check it out...

nd · 05-02-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhoppas

The only thing on the boat that doesn't work is the speedometer. From what I have found on the Internet it is a pretty common problem. Does anyone know what the problem may be? How does a boat speedo work? There is a white plastic piece that sticks out the back of the boat but for the life of me I can't figure out how it works.

i've never been on a boat with a working speedo. personally i dont see the point, there are no speed limits on the water, so who cares how fast your going? i just put the hammer down and tear ass around the lake

rhoppas · 05-02-2008, 09:31 PM

I agree nd. That's why I haven't messed with it yet. It just kinda bothers me that something on the boat doesn't work.

04-29-2008, 07:39 PM	#1
rhoppas Northern Alliance Ally Joined: Aug 2007, #2564 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 821 07 Double Cab V6 TRD Sport Tow 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 Viper alarm, Hunter4x4 Bull Bar, 6" Pro Comp Off-Road lights, extra set of bed D-rings, Chrome exhaust tip, Metra Ipod/MP3 adapter, Garmin GPS, CarriageWorks grill, Maglite mounted to driver seat	Finally...the reason I bought the taco I bought the taco so I could get/pull a boat. The boys and I are tired of fishing from the bank. I couldn't decide if I wanted to buy a new or used boat. I just happened to see this boat for sale on my way to the lake last weekend. It's fairly old but someone took really good care of it. I can't wait for this weekend. It better not rain.

04-29-2008, 07:43 PM	#2
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: rock hill, sc Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 11,089 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems, mag-lite mod, wheelers/ome suspension, stainless brake lines,blacked out bumpers(bedliner),dynomax super turbo muffler,cabelas mossy oak seat covers ans camo steering wheel cover....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	awesome!!! if it runs good......ya'll will have alotta fun catching fish on the bass tracker!!! good boat man! what kinda motor does it have?? __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems, mag light mod,wheelers/alcan springs, ome 881 coils, braided stainless brake lines, polyurethane bushings,dynomax super turbo/slash cut tip-blacked out,chrome deleted bumpers via herculiner bed liner,color matched bedlinered tailgate, camo seat covers,sockemoney decals and still to come....15 inch wheelers steelies and gy wrangler mtr's!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ signature by piercedtiger www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

04-30-2008, 08:10 PM	#7
piercedtiger Northern Alliance: Mod Guru Joined: Oct 2007, #3284 Location: Newark Valley, NY Age: 28 Gender: Male Posts: 3,635 06 TRD OR DC SB 6SPD 2006 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Bestop canopy, hood struts, relocated 7-pin, 3" Toytec spacer/AAL, 285/75 16 Kumho Roadventure ATs, Hi-Lift mounted in bed, BHLM, fog light mod, turn signal mod, locker mod, driver seat mag light mount, step bars, reinforced tailgate, ABS kill switch, black grill surround, bed lights, rock lights...	Congrats! Being aluminum it should be fine. Only thing to really wear is the upholstery, engine and electronics. My grandfather's got aluminum row boat and canoe older than me. Both still in great condition. So unless it's got obvious dents it should be fine. Hell, even then the dents can be knocked out and re-revitted if needed. My grandfather fixed canoe that had be backed into once. They last forever! __________________ Like when daddy plays with mommy on her "woman week", I've caught you red handed. Cheap/free mods - Tacoma World Forums

04-30-2008, 08:23 PM	#8
ChrisDeSoup Come on, Touch it...... Joined: Mar 2008, #5466 Location: Up in ya Posts: 589 08 Tacoma Double Cab PreRunner Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6 Seatbelt Ding Mod All Weather Mats Gate Lock MOD Rear Spring TSB	Congrats!!!!!!!!!! __________________ "Teddy Roosevelt . . . once said, 'Speak softly and carry a big stick.' Jimmy Carter wants to speak loudly and carry a fly swatter." -Gerald R. Ford

05-01-2008, 09:28 AM	#9
nd AKA: "The Velour Fog" Joined: Mar 2007, #1047 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 27 Gender: Female Posts: 7,130 07 TRD Off-Road 4x4 debadged 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 De badged, 5100's, Black Toyota Baja wheels	thats one of hte big reasons i bought a truck too.... now i just need tohurry up and find a badass boat! i want a four winns bow rider __________________ When life gives you lemons, just say 'Fuck the lemons,' and bail.

04-29-2008, 07:51 PM	#3
rhoppas Northern Alliance Ally Joined: Aug 2007, #2564 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 821 07 Double Cab V6 TRD Sport Tow 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 Viper alarm, Hunter4x4 Bull Bar, 6" Pro Comp Off-Road lights, extra set of bed D-rings, Chrome exhaust tip, Metra Ipod/MP3 adapter, Garmin GPS, CarriageWorks grill, Maglite mounted to driver seat	It's got an Evinrude 40 2-cycle, trolling motor, and 2 fish finders. I have a lot of manuals to read. This is why I haven't been on here for a couple days. I am so far behind on TacomaWorld posts. I tried to read up a bit this evening on "the meet". Sounds like a great time was had by all.

04-29-2008, 08:32 PM	#5
eordonez TW Mid-Shift: The Architect Joined: Mar 2008, #5340 Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Age: 27 Gender: Dude Posts: 5,129 TRD Sport Dcab 4x2 Black Sand Pearl 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L OEM All Weather Mats, wheel locks, Toyota Silver Tube steps.....	Very very nice boat dude, congrats... tell us how the taco handle it

04-30-2008, 05:59 AM	#6
rhoppas Northern Alliance Ally Joined: Aug 2007, #2564 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 821 07 Double Cab V6 TRD Sport Tow 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 Viper alarm, Hunter4x4 Bull Bar, 6" Pro Comp Off-Road lights, extra set of bed D-rings, Chrome exhaust tip, Metra Ipod/MP3 adapter, Garmin GPS, CarriageWorks grill, Maglite mounted to driver seat	The truck handles it like its not even there. The boat, fully loaded, probably only weighs about 1500 pounds so it is no problem.

05-01-2008, 09:36 AM	#10
ChrisDeSoup Come on, Touch it...... Joined: Mar 2008, #5466 Location: Up in ya Posts: 589 08 Tacoma Double Cab PreRunner Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6 Seatbelt Ding Mod All Weather Mats Gate Lock MOD Rear Spring TSB	Okay, I could not afford a boat (savin money for a home), but I bought a ball hitch anyway. We can all dream right? __________________ "Teddy Roosevelt . . . once said, 'Speak softly and carry a big stick.' Jimmy Carter wants to speak loudly and carry a fly swatter." -Gerald R. Ford

05-01-2008, 09:53 AM	#11
Flycatcher Master of the Universe Joined: Jan 2008, #4515 Location: Minnesota Posts: 99 2006 Black V6 4x4 Access cab with TRD & towing 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Pioneer DEH-P4000UB stereo	Almost thought you stole my boat for a second. Bought this '92 Fisher with a '98 60HP merc about 4 years ago for less than $6K. Awesome fishing boat and comparable to your Tracker. Mine only has 16in of draft so it can go pretty much anywhere. The boat weighs 990# or so but not sure how much the trailer weighs. Trucks pulls it fine. Actually, the last time we went on a trip it got 18MPG pulling down the highway. __________________

05-02-2008, 07:54 AM	#15
rhoppas Northern Alliance Ally Joined: Aug 2007, #2564 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 821 07 Double Cab V6 TRD Sport Tow 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 Viper alarm, Hunter4x4 Bull Bar, 6" Pro Comp Off-Road lights, extra set of bed D-rings, Chrome exhaust tip, Metra Ipod/MP3 adapter, Garmin GPS, CarriageWorks grill, Maglite mounted to driver seat	Thanks Will...I will check it out...

05-02-2008, 09:31 PM	#17
rhoppas Northern Alliance Ally Joined: Aug 2007, #2564 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 821 07 Double Cab V6 TRD Sport Tow 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 Viper alarm, Hunter4x4 Bull Bar, 6" Pro Comp Off-Road lights, extra set of bed D-rings, Chrome exhaust tip, Metra Ipod/MP3 adapter, Garmin GPS, CarriageWorks grill, Maglite mounted to driver seat	I agree nd. That's why I haven't messed with it yet. It just kinda bothers me that something on the boat doesn't work.

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