As most of you know, I just picked up a bass tracker. I had it out yesterday for the first time and everything works very well. I need to get a new fish finder because the one on it sucks, and I need to get a charging system for the batteries. My question is, Where can I find a good, decent priced motor? It has a 40hp on it now and it’s slow as hell (which I realized it would be) but what I found wierd, is when at full throttle it only goes to 3k rpm (is this normal?) The motor runs fine tho. I want to get a 90 or 115 on it to make it really move. Any suggestions? or is there a cheaper way to get my existing motor to move faster without tearing it apart with boring it and what have you, maybe bolt ons that will help?
3k rpm is not normal, you either have motor problems or the wrong prop on it. Did you do a compression test on the motor before buying it?
What max hp is your boat rated for? I havent seen too many bass trackers that can handle over a 60hp.
As most of you know, I just picked up a bass tracker. I had it out yesterday for the first time and everything works very well. I need to get a new fish finder because the one on it sucks, and I need to get a charging system for the batteries. My question is, Where can I find a good, decent priced motor? It has a 40hp on it now and it’s slow as hell (which I realized it would be) but what I found wierd, is when at full throttle it only goes to 3k rpm (is this normal?) The motor runs fine tho. I want to get a 90 or 115 on it to make it really move. Any suggestions? or is there a cheaper way to get my existing motor to move faster without tearing it apart with boring it and what have you, maybe bolt ons that will help?
If it’s a Tracker Pro Team 175, be careful. I think it’s only rated for 75hp (possibly 90 if it’s a newer model). You will make a mistake putting a 115 on it, if it’s not rated for that motor. Double check my numbers but I think I am correct here.
Nothing wrong with putting a 115 on a boat rated for 70. Worse that could happen is the transom breaking when you hit a wave. You would just lose your motor and boat to the bottom of the lake/river, but as long as you can swim there shouldnt be anything to worry about.
I was just throwing out that hp number, I gotta double check the rating on that boat. there is no jackplate on this thing. I was messing with the angles of the motor while I was runninng it and 3k was all I am getting. I did not run a compression test but the motor seems to run very smooth. IDK, Its kinda pissin me off, I would think a 40 hp would run better than it does. I’ll have to do more research on it.
3k rpm should be half throttle. You either have a bad cylinder that isnt firing properly or you have the wrong prop on it.
1st step. Replace all the spark plugs in the motor. Go get some champions and replace them. You should do it every other year or so anyways, no telling how old they are.
2nd step. Research your motor (try the mfg’s site) and find out what the suggested prop is for it, check and see if that is the one you have.
3rd step. Go get the motor compression tested, either do it yourself or take it to a shop and have them do it.
Apparently people are having the same issue. they are saying to either move the motor up on different mounting holes and theres an issue with the flywheel. I’ll do the plugs and see if that changes anything and a compression test.
If you don’t mind me asking what year it the motor? And if everything seems to be running smooth as you say it is then it and the motor doesn’t sound like it is in a strain then it could the throtle cable could be out of adjustment causing them butterflys not to open all the way. As far as the height of the motor goes take a yard stick or any other flat stick and put it flat on the bottom of the boat. Make sure the boat is level and once its level make sure you trim the motor till its level and take the flat stick place it on the bottom of the boat and the cavitation plate on the motor should be alteast level with the bottom of the boat. I personally run mine about an inch and a half above then bottom of the boat so i get the best performance out of the boat and motor. If you get the cavitation plate to high then it could start cavitating and it could also start porpossing and you will know when that happens. Also is it a on board gas tank or a removable tank? If its a tank that you can take in and out of the boat mae sure the vent is open as if its closed off it will also cause the motor not to turn up like it should. If you have any other questions feel free to ask as i have work on my fair share of boats and may be able to offer more advice if need be.
