Colorado XT modifications

[@mrgene193]

Very nice upgrades and some very great ideas. Thanks for posting the video and also for giving credit to those that helped you come up with those upgrades.

[@dallanta]

I just got mine, although it is the Wilderness model. Came with the swivel seat though. I like your ideas, thanks for sharing.

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

You're very welcome

[@tomhoagland6225]

Nice job. Looking to buy one for FF trip to western states. Thanks for posting.

[@mikec3605]

Cool mods Ramon. I like the oar holders and the fish finder mount is genius.

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

Thank you sir, credit to you and Mr. Nate for the great ideas as well as a few other folks I found online. This little boat was so much fun out on the water, my first trip I didn't catch anything, the fish must have taken labor day weekend off too lol, but I still had a blast with this little toon, gets you into all the hard to get places!

[@richarde1355]

Nicely done, Ramon! The only way this video could be better - and I know it's asking a lot - is if you included the links to those other KZbin people who you said have other good pontoon boat modification ideas.Also, I didn't quite catch (no pun intended) the model number of your depth finder. How do you like it? Now that you own it, do you wish you had gotten anything else? How are you powering it?Thanks so much for your sharing your inspiring modifications!

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

Richard E sorry it took me so long to respond, I have another video after I took this out. I'm pretty content with everything and just fixed a couple of issues I encountered along the way which I mentioned in my second video.

[@jimp9091]

Like the Mods you did. Can you give some details on the Platform it looks to be very sturdy and utilizes the underside nicely. Thanks for sharing.

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

There is no platform on it, I had it sitting on a table.

[@paulv8133]

But, aren't your feet positioned directly in the way of the trolling motor prop?

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

@@paulv8133 not at all

[@bigkahunainbama8184]

Hey Ramon, I like the fish finder mount and oar holder. I just got my xts mod's done too. I heard you say you haven't taken it out yet. I'd like to know if you have the same issues as I with it tracking straight. I ended up dropping the oars in the water and that solved the problem. I also bought and 8" riser for the seat to give me better leverage throwing and setting hook ups, the double wheel is also a great thing to move it around. I will post a video as soon as I get mine painted :)

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

I took it out the weekend after I posted this video and it did great, however those rod holders I made for it just got in the way so I took them off. I also matter of fact just completed the double wheel mod for it yesterday, the single wheel just made it hard to maneuver to the water, I'll be posting a follow up video to this to show the wheel mod too. I can say like the majority of people who have purchased this little vessel, I absolutely LOVE this thing, I didn't catch anything the day I took it out but it was more a testing out trip to get to know her but next trip is with the purpose of serious fishing. The fish finder mounted on the trolling motor was great too and having the swivel seat definitely helps, however I do recommend a better seat or a cushion cause after being on it for 12 hours you will definitely feel it.

[@bigkahunainbama8184]

+Ramon Olivas what size PVC did you use for fish finder bracket?

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

That was 1" black poly pipe from The Home Depot, 2' piece was $1.50 and more than enough for the rest of the things I've used to modify this thing.

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

I really didn't have much problem with it tracking straight even with the day being very windy when I was out on it. The lake floor was straight mud and the anchor bag with rocks helped the trolling along the bank very much as it dragged on the floor.

[@bigkahunainbama8184]

+Ramon Olivas Thank you

[@monkFISTT]

Awesome mods. Just received mine. What size battery do you use and how long does the charge last ?

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

Full size 550 CCA marine battery, I've been out on the water all day, 12+ hours and have yet to run out of juice.

[@F-N-C]

very nice

[@workforit2270]

Are you still using g this after 6 years. Would love an update video of your experience. By now you would be a pro. Thanks for sharing!

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

I sure am, love my little boat 😊

[@workforit2270]

@@titanpredatorwolf7653 Haha "Little Boat", Love It! I'm a fly fisherman. And just tired of the soggy bottom from float toobs. Been really thinking about doing this. Allot of people are saying they last forever as long as your smart about it. And keep you dry. So thanks again for the feed back! Fish on!

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

@@workforit2270 yes mine is faded out from the horrible weather Texas sun but it still does the job

[@matthewjuarez4928]

Where did you get the idea to put your trolling motor in the front? Could I get the name of that video

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

Look for a chap named Nate D And you'll find it there

[@odgreenoutdoors20]

I think why your not experiencing any sway with your boat is because you used the proper motor, most people have been using the 40 pound thrust and your only supposed to use a 30 pound thrust motor, and if people would spend some more money they can get the lithium deep cycle marine battery off amazon for$ 345 and wouldn’t have to worry about mounting the trolling motor to the front because the battery weighs only 10 pounds compared to an acid battery that weighs 50 to 60 pounds. Huge difference, thanks for the idea how to mount the fish finder and oar holders. Happy fishing

[@experimentalfishing1292]

I modded the rear end of mine with 2 boyees ( under each side of rear basket ) . Didn't want a front motor cuz I like leaving the front end free. I dont't even bring the oars anymore. I just keep a telescopic one and keep it in the rear pouch.

[@TheRasta4ri]

i'm impressed and that don't come easy

[@GarydaGman]

What size is the pvc pipe holding your Fish Finder?

[@49ers49ers]

What size pvc for trolling motor mount?

[@Snailmailtrucker]

How did that little cheap air pump hold out for you ? Did it inflate the pontoons to the 2.5 pounds required ? Liked/Subscribed !

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

Sure did amd fast too, 5 years later and it still works like new

[@Snailmailtrucker]

@@titanpredatorwolf7653 Excellent... I just got my Colorado Classic a few days ago and I have a plug in electric air pump... but I want to get a portable one that will do the job too ! Thanks Brother for your help !

[@beerbottlebaby]

Ramon, great video, thanks for posting it. I was just wondering how difficult it is getting on and off the boat with the trolling motor mounted in the front? Was thinking about maybe mounting the battery somewhere in the front and keeping the motor in the back.

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

Tim Cornell not hard at all, I get in between the trolling motor mount and seat, push off and hop onto the seat

[@beerbottlebaby]

Thanks, Ramon, for the fast response. Got a Colorado coming tomorrow, already bought the tires and axle for the wheel modification. Can't wait to go camping at the lake and fishing with it.

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

Tim Cornell yeah they're so much nicer than the headache of owning a motorboat lol

[@mjrichards318]

Hey Ramon, I'm looking to get mine registered but I'm having a hard time finding the serial number. I put the paperwork away somewhere and can't find that either. Did you find the serial number on the boat?

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

Mike Richards yes it's on the frame

[@mjrichards318]

Ramon Olivas, awesome. Thank you

[@dallanta]

Should be on each tube also

[@johntaglia9378]

Where did you get the pump from?

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

Academy

[@phill_goodperez5162]

I can’t figure out where to put my registration numbers. Will it be ok to attach mine to the frame? I’m worried that if I stick them towards the front that they will fall off or be submerged.

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

At 02:28 you can see I attached mine to a yard sign painted black and zip tied to the frame, they're under the towels if you look closely, it's been 4 years and they're still on there.

[@661BankBassin]

What imformation do you need to register those

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

VIN number and approx amount you paid as well as it being a 9' vessel

[@Cambriar]

How much was it? everything on your boat, total cost you'd say overall?

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

Less than $200

[@joefish63]

Great video sir. The transducer mounted on the trolling motor the way you have...no interference issues at all when trolling and viewing at the same time?

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

None whatsoever

[@joefish63]

Also, what size pvc pipe did you use to make the clamp for the fish finder holder?

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

I can't remember, it's been so long ago, I think it's mentioned in the video

[@joefish63]

No mention of the size pvc for that; but, not a problem...I will figure it out. Thanks.

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

@@joefish63 if I'm correct it was 1/2" hot poly pipe.

[@feorr1]

how dod the pvc troling motor mount hold up

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

Eugene Orr very well

[@danielhawkins6619]

cool,...got one on the way (amazon) :-)

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

Daniel Hawkins awesome, you're gonna love this thing!

[@alexfisher4918]

I got the less expensive version of it, mine is still awesome

[@nathanieleasonbign81970]

What did you make your registration board out of?

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

For sale sign

[@nathanieleasonbign81970]

Brilliant! Thanks!

[@daveeccher2599]

Do you have any issues with steering? I'm having trouble keeping it going in a straight line. Also I turned my prop facing the opposite direction that you have yours. Seems more stable that way but I have to troll backwards.

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

Dave Eccher I installed one of those drag nets and it keeps mine pretty straight.

[@daveeccher2599]

Drag net? Sorry man - I'm confused. btw - thanks for your video. I've picked up some awesome pointers from it!

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

Dave Eccher sorry, forgot the name, it's actually a drift bag, here's a link to one www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-extreme-drift-anchor?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions

[@daveeccher2599]

Awesom! I'll have to give that a try. Thanks again Ramon :-)

[@titanpredatorwolf7653]

Dave Eccher You're welcome buddy, good luck.