My late Christmas Present

cassidyta · 01-06-10, 11:37 PM

My in-laws called to tell me that they had a late Christmas present for me. I was rather surprised when they sent me the picture.

I have to go next week with my father-in-law to pick it up.

It may not be a ranger, skeeter, or champion, but it is mine!

17.5' bass tracker with a 75 HP mercury

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Being that I haven't driven a boat in years I am sure I will be spending a little more time in the boat forum.
I just signed up for the boater safety course and am ready to hit the water.

jooleyen · 01-06-10, 11:39 PM

Why you lucky dawg!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations man. I'm looking forward to seeing some pictures with you fishing on it.

bassinbob · 01-07-10, 12:21 AM

Congrats. Good luck and happy sailing.

TN_Bassin · 01-07-10, 12:32 AM

That a Merc Black Max there on the back??? If it is you've got one of the best motors ever made in my opinion.

Congrats on the boat. I could sure use that for getting into a few of the waterfowl refuges in the summertime around here.

cassidyta · 01-07-10, 01:19 AM

I really don't know anything about it yet. My father-in-law got it from friend of his.
I am told that the owner spent the past couple of months restoring it. The carpet adn seats are new. The motor went through an overhaul.
I pick it up next week.
The only thing that is not working properly is the water intake to the livewells. Guess I will learn about livewell repair.

bcklash · 01-07-10, 01:29 AM

I gotta say it---a grown man is about to cry

I know you will enjoy it Cass, congrats man

carolina-rig-01 · 01-07-10, 02:57 AM

Nothing like a new boat, congratulations.

MississippiBoy · 01-07-10, 09:44 AM

Dude, is that a jet boat? Interesting.
Congratulations...that's pretty close to the boat I want one day. Very nice.

woody · 01-07-10, 10:03 AM

Yep, that looks like a jet-drive. Perfect for navigating the rivers and stump fields.

Very Nice!

-Mark

BigBassin144 · 01-07-10, 10:41 AM

Awesome Cass!

I'd take the canopy down though. Those things, treble hooks, and casting don't mix well!

BB

Abbeysdad · 01-07-10, 01:44 PM

That's really GREAT and from the in-laws to boot! There's almost nothing like getting a boat like that - when I came home and found mine in the garage for my birthday, the tears just welled up (oh no, another grown man cry baby! lol)

The boat looks to be in really great shape too!

And KUDOS for signing up for the boater safety course - I did that as well to better ensure I didn't do something dumb out of ignorance.

TN_Bassin · 01-07-10, 01:50 PM

Wow a jet driven boat. That easily is the best Christmas gift ever. Congratulations again Cass. That really is something special.

cassidyta · 01-07-10, 01:56 PM

I don't foresee the canopy staying on. I will need to see if I have enough room by simply folding it down. More than likely I will remove it.

The only things I will need to add are a fish finder and some seat covers. I had always told my daughter that if Mom ever let us get a boat, it would have some pink on it. (I figured my chances were greater with her on my side). I will be getting covers that can be in place while she is with me and removed when she isn't.

bamabassman · 01-07-10, 03:38 PM

Awesum cass! Jet drive, canopy (don't throw it away, it'll comein handy when the family goes out with ya) and RESTORED! This is a VERY nice set up. That motor will make oyu feel like you are flying on the water. 75 hosses on that rig (aluminum flat bottom) will for sure get up and go. Be careful when you first take her out. Personally i love it cass. would love to have it myself. You will be able to fish in spots NO ONE else can. Let us know how it does for you. Post pics of the maiden voyage!

01-06-10, 11:37 PM	#1
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	My late Christmas Present My in-laws called to tell me that they had a late Christmas present for me. I was rather surprised when they sent me the picture. I have to go next week with my father-in-law to pick it up. It may not be a ranger, skeeter, or champion, but it is mine! 17.5' bass tracker with a 75 HP mercury Being that I haven't driven a boat in years I am sure I will be spending a little more time in the boat forum. I just signed up for the boater safety course and am ready to hit the water. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-07-10, 12:21 AM	#3
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Congrats. Good luck and happy sailing. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

01-07-10, 12:32 AM	#4
TN_Bassin BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bon Aqua,TN Posts: 1,013	That a Merc Black Max there on the back??? If it is you've got one of the best motors ever made in my opinion. Congrats on the boat. I could sure use that for getting into a few of the waterfowl refuges in the summertime around here. __________________ Other anglers are tough, but the fish are the real competition.

01-07-10, 01:19 AM	#5
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I really don't know anything about it yet. My father-in-law got it from friend of his. I am told that the owner spent the past couple of months restoring it. The carpet adn seats are new. The motor went through an overhaul. I pick it up next week. The only thing that is not working properly is the water intake to the livewells. Guess I will learn about livewell repair. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-07-10, 01:29 AM	#6
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	I gotta say it---a grown man is about to cry I know you will enjoy it Cass, congrats man __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

01-06-10, 11:39 PM	#2
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	Why you lucky dawg!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations man. I'm looking forward to seeing some pictures with you fishing on it.

01-07-10, 02:57 AM	#7
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	Nothing like a new boat, congratulations. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

01-07-10, 09:44 AM	#8
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	Dude, is that a jet boat? Interesting. Congratulations...that's pretty close to the boat I want one day. Very nice. __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem?

01-07-10, 10:03 AM	#9
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	Yep, that looks like a jet-drive. Perfect for navigating the rivers and stump fields. Very Nice! -Mark

01-07-10, 10:41 AM	#10
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Awesome Cass! I'd take the canopy down though. Those things, treble hooks, and casting don't mix well! BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

01-07-10, 01:44 PM	#11
Abbeysdad BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central NY - Finger Lakes Posts: 1,307	That's really GREAT and from the in-laws to boot! There's almost nothing like getting a boat like that - when I came home and found mine in the garage for my birthday, the tears just welled up (oh no, another grown man cry baby! lol) The boat looks to be in really great shape too! And KUDOS for signing up for the boater safety course - I did that as well to better ensure I didn't do something dumb out of ignorance. __________________ Fish now, work later

01-07-10, 01:50 PM	#12
TN_Bassin BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bon Aqua,TN Posts: 1,013	Wow a jet driven boat. That easily is the best Christmas gift ever. Congratulations again Cass. That really is something special. __________________ Other anglers are tough, but the fish are the real competition.

01-07-10, 01:56 PM	#13
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I don't foresee the canopy staying on. I will need to see if I have enough room by simply folding it down. More than likely I will remove it. The only things I will need to add are a fish finder and some seat covers. I had always told my daughter that if Mom ever let us get a boat, it would have some pink on it. (I figured my chances were greater with her on my side). I will be getting covers that can be in place while she is with me and removed when she isn't. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-07-10, 03:38 PM	#14
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	Awesum cass! Jet drive, canopy (don't throw it away, it'll comein handy when the family goes out with ya) and RESTORED! This is a VERY nice set up. That motor will make oyu feel like you are flying on the water. 75 hosses on that rig (aluminum flat bottom) will for sure get up and go. Be careful when you first take her out. Personally i love it cass. would love to have it myself. You will be able to fish in spots NO ONE else can. Let us know how it does for you. Post pics of the maiden voyage! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

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