Gettin' it Dun (S2, Ep 18) How to Install LED Deck Lighting on Your Bass Boat

A step by step guide to installing LED deck lights and LED compartment lights on your bass boat. The demonstration is on a 2021 Pro Team 175 TXW from Tracker.
#trackerboats #bassboat #ledlights #bassfishing

[@toddpeterson2362]

That black rope in the versa track was pure genious!

[@chickenthighfishing]

I've actually since switched it out. I found a nice 3/8" braided wire loom that works even better. The rope was fine, but from time a hook would get caught in it. And hooks in ropes really suck.

[@gameon2081]

Very detailed video, and great job for being the first time 👏👏👏

[@chickenthighfishing]

Glad you liked it!

[@TomO-dh6rm]

This is a great video. Really appreciate it. I’m getting my new PT 175 next month and was thinking to add lighting as my first upgrade. This explains so much. Thanks!

[@chickenthighfishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@katiedolfman6496]

Nice job! Love the tip of staggering the butt connectors in the track! Im a little confused as to why you had to drill a hole for the wires if you put them in the track. What am i missing?

[@chickenthighfishing]

The reason I did that is because I didn't want the wires from the individual light strips visible. Without the holes, after you mount the strips to the rail, you can certainly then simply put the wires up into the versa track...however then that section of wire would be visible (and also, I imagine, would be prone to getting a hook caught on it, or whatever). It's only a small section of wire, so it's probably not a big deal in all actuality - but I'm nutty like that. So, my solution was to drill a small hole so the wire from the LED strip could run directly from behind the strip and into the versa track...concealed and protected.

[@NoBody-vs3lm]

Hello, great vid, I got a Tracker Classic XL at the end of last summer and looking to do this install right now to prepare for summer night fishing. Your metal tack strip idea is exactly what I was looking to do myself. I'm trying to find the same thing you used but no luck yet. Do you happen to know the manufacturer, part number, anything at all that might help me find those metal transition strips? I want to use them just like you did. Thanks so much!

[@chickenthighfishing]

I had some sections left over from a home improvement project, but not enough for both boat and trailer. I tried to find some to buy but they were impossible to find without buying the actual thresholds that come with them. I even called several floor manufacturer distributers. Apparently, no one sells them by themselves. So, I went to a local small business floor guy in town and asked him if he had some laying around. I told him what they were for. He went out back and came back out with like 12 feet of strips for me. He gave 'em to me with a handshake and a smile. So...you might try that.

[@NoBody-vs3lm]

@@chickenthighfishingThank you for the information. :)

[@poej79]

Great video! I have the same boat that you have, I about to do the led light strip install, I have a question, did you have too add another bus bar under the steering wheel for you new light connections? If so what kind? Thanks in advance

[@chickenthighfishing]

I wired my lights into the existing power bank….

[@poej79]

@@chickenthighfishing Thank you for the information and good luck on the fishing 🎣 keep the good videos coming

[@chickenthighfishing]

@Jason Poe Right back at you. I just posted a new video on installing reverse lights on your trailer...check it out. What a difference it makes.

[@ketoperfct8569]

what lighting kit did you use?

[@chickenthighfishing]

Bluewater LED.