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Thanks,Pappy. I appreciate the response.

I have an 88 DT40 that has a rough idle and up to 1800 rpm. After that it will run like brand new. With me, 8 gallons of fuel,tool box,lunch,tackle box,fishing gear, 2 batteries,and a partridge in a pear tree, it will push my Bass Tracker 17 about 30 mph GPS. I rebuilt the carb, replaced the...

Many thanks for all of the informative replies. I was sure that grounding the gas pump nozzle would be safe, but have my doubts now. I guess I will get that brass siphon hose and do it that way. I was just looking for an easy way to fuel on the way to the lake. But better to be safe than burned.

The tank is plastic and has a built in sender.

I know this will start a firestorm of comments, but I need to ask anyway. I recently installed a 9 gallon Scepter plastic fuel tank in my 1986 Bass Tracker. Because of the opening and the weight of the full tank and the batteries I would have to tear everything apart to remove the tank to fill...

1986 Bass Tracker TX-17,1988 Suzuki DT 40 manual trim, Me and fishing gear, moderate mods, 6 gals. fuel = 31 MPH GPS.

I have an older bass tracker tx 17 with the original seats. They are structurally sound and comfy, but the fabriic is beginning to split. Does anyone make auto style seat covers that I can put over them. I would like svae them if I can. Thanks.

Sorry it took so long to reply, but I was out of town and then had holiday company (and ate toooo much turkey). Thanks for all the replies and advice. I think I will get a second battery for just in case and so I don't have to worry about interference on my up and coming Xmas present: A...

Hi, everyone. I'm new to the site and already love it. I recently purchased a fairly clean and well cared for '86 Bass Tracker TX-17 with a 1988 Suzuki DT-40 and super clean Tracker trailer. Not my first boat, but my first bass boat. I need to get some opinions on a second battery. There is a...