I’ve been wanting to run a recessed tray for my Ultrex, but ran into all sorts structural aluminum under the deck. Anyone ever run into this and find a workaround?
I’ve been wanting to run a recessed tray for my Ultrex, but ran into all sorts structural aluminum under the deck. Anyone ever run into this and find a workaround?
You've done cut the deck?
2013 Pre-Johnny Ranger RT 178
115 PRO XS
Due to the increase of ammunition prices... There will be no warning shots
Honda certified Master technician 33 Years
G3 HP180
Yamaha 115 4 Stroke
My workaround was to cut it and install the tray20180701_093307.jpg
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2004 Tracker Avalanche with 150 Mercury XR6
Nice, you shed a few unnecessary ounces of aluminum structure at the same time!
2018 Ranger RT188 SC Black/115 hp Yamaha SHO 4-stroke; Garmin LVS34 - north
2018 Ranger RT188 DC Black/115 hp Merc Pro XS 4-stroke; Garmin LVS34 - south
14' Mirrorcraft tin boat (ancient) with a 9.9 Mercury 4-stroke, no electronics; catches fish anyway
nice looking tray what brand??
Interesting. I was concerned that I may impact the structural integrity of the boat some.
For those that asked, this is a 2002 Fisher Marshhawk 175V (Tracker), see the bracing pic below.
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what is the name brand of your tray. thanks
2004 Tracker Avalanche with 150 Mercury XR6
I cut slightly smaller than the template and slowly trimmed away more of the bracing till the tray pressure fit with the bracing. I then riveted the bracing to the aluminum decking below the lip of the tray's trim ring. The trim ring then screws to the decking. I like to think the bracing pushing against the tray below deck, riveting the decking to the brace and the trim ring screwed to the decking adds a decent amount of support. I have no deck flex on it over the summer (installed in July) when I was 350LBS.
2004 Tracker Avalanche with 150 Mercury XR6