Pontoon Boat & Deck Boat Forum

Hello everyone. I just purchased a Tracker Fishing Barge 20' with a 60 hp four stroke. I spent some time in my youth on bass boats but never really even owned a boat until now. This purchase was a compromise between the wife and myself. While I wanted a bass boat, she wanted something a little more geared towards her idea of recreation, so together we struck a balance. This past weekend was the first time we had it on the water and I'm surprised to say I absolutely loved it. I feel like it completely filled each of our family members expectations. My daughter( she is 4) can fish till she gets tired, I can fish and the wife can relax and stretch out. I haven't even had the boat a week and already making modifications. I installed a two bank charger with a water proof external plug. Makes it much easier to charge the trolling motor battery by just plugging in a cord on the outside instead of having to crawl under the cover. I look forward to learning as much as possible from you guys and being relatively new to this, I have a whole lot to learn.

Welcome Sounds like you are all getting a lot of enjoyment already...

I have a built in battery charger with dual battery set up and switch. It has the external plug under a watertight cap and it makes it VERY handy to just plug in from the outside and charge. Only problem I have with ours is that the plug keeps falling back into the storage area where the batteries are. I think I need to rig up something to keep the end of the plug stationary right under the outside cap. if you figure out a solution when you do yours, please post it.

Again, welcome to this awesome forum!

Welcome from the State of Jefferson

Kevinms... welcome to the group... when you get a chance, post some pics of your new boat... and congratulations!!!!

Welcome! yep------------->

Welcome to the club.
If we don't know the answer, we'll make something up. LOL

I want to see some pics, too, Kevin.

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. Unfortunately I only have one picture ate the moment. Soon as we hit the water this weekend I'll snap some more.

Wow sweet toon and beautiful tow vehicle.!

yep that's a nice rig!

You did so well with the pic that now we would like free beer for life!

I'll look for you on the Rez, Kevin. Very nice 'toon. I know you're proud of it. Best to you and yours.