Tracker Grizzly Jon Boat Build, What We Would Have Done Different

[@chrismcintosh145]

That is an awesome boat. I’m currently building a Jon boat and got several ideas. I have to give you mad props sir! Y’all have platinum balls going out on Lake Erie in that though. My wife and I went to Erie camping back in September and the size of the waves almost every day was incredible. It shouldn’t be called a lake it should be a mini ocean. I grew up on the Chesapeake bay and have only seen waves close to that size if a hurricane was coming.

[@BobSchiro]

Can you please give me the seat offsets on the floor. How did you k ow where the cross beams were? Also what sive wire did you use for the flood light. Tha ks Bob

[@wendyandjodymaillet7503]

Very nice boat! Y’all did a great job upgrading it...Continuing to pray for your recovery!

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

Thank you. It was alot of work when we did all the work. UT its been a great investment in family time.

[@rodharasym3948]

Thanks for the tour. I have the same boat but not with the fat sides. Let me know what electric jack plate you go with. I run a Yamaha 60/40 hp jet drive on mine. I think it would be a big plus to have. I like the idea of seats in the center floor. Nice job.

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

Thank you. I think there are a few good jack plate manufacturers out there. I would look at TH marine. I've been very happy with ours.

[@driftless1870]

Thank you for the video. Nice looking boat.

[@kentbarbour7552]

Great review. Looking to buy A Grizzly 1448 for pan fishing here in VA. Great ideas, thanks a lot.

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@kentbarbour7552]

@@PheasantLaneFarm Ended up getting a 2021 1648 JON, your video is really helpful in deciding how I want to set it up. Thanks again.

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

@@kentbarbour7552 I appreciate that. If you have any questions or want better pictures just let me know!

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Nice build. Im about to buy a 1754 grizly myself and build it out. Don't care for the side console models.

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

Thank you. I like the open floor space. Plus a tiller is just fun.

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

@Pheasant Lane Farm your right about that. Selling my 1436 and upgrading to the 1754. Will be nice for family as well when not hunting or fishing.

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

@@SouthernStyleLawnCare it will sure be a nice upgrade on size. Be safe and have fun. Keep me posted on how you like it.

[@KevinsNorthernExposure]

when you installed the pedestal seat bases in the deck, did you have to offset any distance to miss the center support beam or is it dead centered? Last thing I need it to core a 2 1/2" hole only to find the pedestal base doesn't fit. Tried to look online for tracker framing plan, but nothing found. Thanks.

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

I off centered them bit to the opposite side of my gun bot to allow for leg room. When I get home I can get you an exact measurement of that would help

[@KevinsNorthernExposure]

@@PheasantLaneFarm that would be helpful. Thanks. I can use offset pins to make up for it.

[@KevinsNorthernExposure]

@@PheasantLaneFarm Did you ever get a chance to measure the offset? Thanks.

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

@@KevinsNorthernExposure sorry the boat isn't here or I would have got it sooner. My seats are offset away from the gun box, towards the right side if you are in the boat looking forward. The center of my seat hole is 21 inches off the wall.

[@KevinsNorthernExposure]

the long tiller handle and the middle seat location bugs me....I'll have to install a seat plate over a bit so I can operate the tiller (bought a new tracker with 40 merc but it's on order.) How were you able to secure the plate to the seat deck? Just SS screws or some kind of toggle style bolts? Worried the screws will will pull through with enough torque.

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

I used the largest ss sheet metal screws that fit in the seat base hole. I've tripped over decoys and landed on the seat hard, and been in some rough water with some bigger people in the seats and no issues at all. I do add a dab of 3m marine sealant anytime I put a scre in.

[@kentbarbour7552]

I want to add two seat panels in the floor of the boat like you did. I don't want/plan on removing the floor for any reason. I know there is a channel that runs from bow to stern, I have snaked some wires through there already. Will this channel interfere with placement of the seat panels? Thanks

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

I didn't want to hit that channel so I tried to figure out where it was. I can get you the measurements tomorrow of where I placed mine, as long as they didnt change the design. I used a hole sawmill and heavy sheet metal screws.

[@kentbarbour7552]

@@PheasantLaneFarm Thanks, my boat is a 1648 I guess the measurements will be different.

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

@@kentbarbour7552 should still be close

[@toddruthruff834]

Many great ideas! Have you had any issues with the seat mounts you put in the floor (ie floor flexing)? I am going to be adding Seadek to an aluminum boat and have been watching videos for suggestions, but your cuts are much cleaner than most. Any tips / suggestions for how to get such nice, clean cuts? Thanks!

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

Sorry u just saw this comment. I apologize. There is no flexing at all. I've had some larger guys in those seats and you would think they were welded to plate steel.

[@shady75boy]

Nice video. I’ll be saving this video for when I save up to pay cash for the boat I want. I like the 1754. I just wished they put the channels in to wire the boats easier like they do in the 1654 T sportsman. If they built a 1754 like they do the 1654T Sportsman I think they would sell a lot of them.

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

I appreciate the comment. I agree they should make the sportsman off the 1754 model. Alot easier to hunt from.

[@mjc1535]

Does the deck foam stick that gritty paint or did you have sand it down?

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

@mjc1535 sticks great. I prepped the surface with a degreaster and made sure I rinsed it clean. Still going strong and looks great.

[@vampev11]

Is that a short or long shaft outboard motor I have a 2012 grizzly 1448 need to get a motor for it i like how u can rise and lower it.

[@vincentcolon7909]

love the video

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

Thank you

[@Pmagmaster]

So what kind of turf is that

[@slowrx04]

Nice set up! What are you getting for top speed with that 50hp on the boat?

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

I think we've seen 42. It's not propped very aggressive. We csry some heavy loads so we wanted a happy medium of top speed and still getting good hole shots

[@jokerwild79]

Just bought the same boat what lethal shaft is the trolling motor or model number of it

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

Its a Minnkota edge. 55 lb thrust and I believe it's a 54 inch shaft. I do shorten it in the winter for use in the duck marshes

[@wyattbaumler6067]

Did you just apply the seadek to the tracker paint? If so is it holding up well? Thanks

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

It's holding up great. I rinsed the deck off with some de greaser and it was good to go. Even on the rear pods that are under water half of the time I've had no issues.

[@kickinbackoutdoors2602]

Nice boat bud. :)

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

Thank you. Thanks for watching !

[@mgallager1449]

What size motor is 14' grizzly tracker rated for?

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

Maybe a 25? I'm not sure. Our boat is 17ft, and rated for 50hp

[@NervousNick]

Grizzly 1436 is rated for a 15hp,..... I'd go with a 20hp, it will handle better in rough water!

[@zkennedy2217]

What size pods are those?

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

Believer they were the medium size. I heard yesterday that beavertail no longer makes them.

[@Professor.El.Diablo]

Link for the gun box?

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

For some reason they don't list it anymore. But if you call tracker they will look it up. A subscriber told me he had to talk with them for a while before they understood what he was looking for. It's made by tracker.

[@mikecoury5166]

Ill never buy an evinrude again! NOTHING but problems!

[@PheasantLaneFarm]

Sorry that has been your experience. I have 2 newer ones and 2 older ones. Only had a trim sensor go out on one. Other than that no issues.

[@mikecoury5166]

@PheasantLaneFarm Will never buy an evinrude again!!