Could there be an issue weakening the floor after the tray is put in? I can put one in, just would hate to weaken the floor.
Could there be an issue weakening the floor after the tray is put in? I can put one in, just would hate to weaken the floor.
I put one in my Javelin 180 which I reckon is the same boat with no problems the floor is as strong as it was.
Have a tray in my 273 and have not noticed any weakening of the floor. Back feels better with the lower pedal!
Just can't leave well enough alone!!
98 Stratos 273 w/ 150 Faststrike
I'm going to do mine this spring when I can get my boat home
1999 Stratos 273 Vindicator
2000 Johnson 150hp
Humminbird Helix 7 Si
Humminbird Helix 5 sonar
Bonifide SS127
could someone post a pic of trolling motor tray in their 273? Would be much appreciated
Hope this helps....
Just can't leave well enough alone!!
98 Stratos 273 w/ 150 Faststrike
Thank you fastman. do you fish from a regular seat? if so, is the pedal to close to the seat for comfort? Looked at mine last night for a while and couldn't decide if it would be to close. The most recent boat I had, after I put the recessed tray in, I could not sit down and run the trolling motor comfortably. Thinking about putting the tray as far forward as I can, well if it structurally is ok to. Can't decide, I may have brand new recessed tray for sale if I can't decide.
My boat is single console, so my seat base may be further forward.
1999 Stratos 273 Vindicator
2000 Johnson 150hp
Humminbird Helix 7 Si
Humminbird Helix 5 sonar
Bonifide SS127
My recessed tray is mounted about as far forward as it can be. Measuring from the center of the pedestal mount hole to the leading edge of the tray is 13 1/2". Sitting on the seat and working the motor is not a problem. I personally fish 95% of the time without the seat.
Just can't leave well enough alone!!
98 Stratos 273 w/ 150 Faststrike
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Here is a couple pictures of an install on a single console 273
1999 Stratos 273 Vindicator 2013 Yamaha 150hp HPDI Vmax
1999 Stratos 273 Vindicator
2000 Johnson 150hp
Humminbird Helix 7 Si
Humminbird Helix 5 sonar
Bonifide SS127
What are you all making the cuts for the tray with ??? Need to get mine installed.
As in Bassinbees' pic...a jigsaw for the cut and a sheet rock saw for the foam.
Just can't leave well enough alone!!
98 Stratos 273 w/ 150 Faststrike
Fastman is correct regarding the tools. The pictures shown are from a friend when he installed his. I haven't done mine yet. I purchased the same tray and will have to check to see where I ordered it from. Now considering an ultrex and want to make sure the tray will accomodate the foot pedal before making my cuts.
1999 Stratos 273 Vindicator 2013 Yamaha 150hp HPDI Vmax
aluminum or plastic
1999 Stratos 273 Vindicator
2000 Johnson 150hp
Humminbird Helix 7 Si
Humminbird Helix 5 sonar
Bonifide SS127
Just can't leave well enough alone!!
98 Stratos 273 w/ 150 Faststrike