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 Tracker. Boats
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09/18/17 12:52 AM
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Joined: May 2017
Posts: 510
Big Kahuna Fishing
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Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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My son in law is looking for a bass boat for around 4K. He has cash, doesn't want to finance. So he has been looking at Trackers. I noticed there is a bunch of them on Craigslist. Do they not hold up ? Is it a macho thing that most guys want fiberglass  How come so many for sale ? BTW, I did do a search on here, because I thought there was a thread about them, but couldn't find any.
Living the American Dream in central Texas !
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Re: Tracker. Boats
[Re: Big Kahuna Fishing]
#12430673
09/18/17 12:56 AM
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Joined: Nov 2007
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ssmith
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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the reason there is so many for sale is they have been building them for years an they have been the number 1 selling aluminum since they started building them.
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Re: Tracker. Boats
[Re: Big Kahuna Fishing]
#12430674
09/18/17 12:56 AM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 486
etexbasser
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I lot of people think that anything made by tracker marine is cheap and poorly made. I fished a tracker for many years before I bought a fiberglass boat and enjoyed them very much. They have a wood deck instead of aluminum, and that is probably the biggest knock against them. But again, I never had any problems with mine. JMO
Later...etex
Don Chumley
If I ain't fishing, I ain't happy.
But mostly I'm happy.
I love being retired, the check is in the mail.
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Re: Tracker. Boats
[Re: Big Kahuna Fishing]
#12430682
09/18/17 01:00 AM
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Joined: Sep 2011
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DJB
TFF Team Angler
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Probably the number one selling boat out there in its class.Gonna be hard to find much at 4k but good luck.
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Re: Tracker. Boats
[Re: Big Kahuna Fishing]
#12430792
09/18/17 02:52 AM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,548
Marooned
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I've fished a 16 ft. aluminum Bass Tracker/50 HP Mariner (Mercury) motor for the last 14 years. I bought it new for $10K. Nothing but good experience with it. Now, having said that, let me add this: I'm retired and can pick my days, and also don't fish tournaments, so wind is not normally an issue for me. Aluminum boats of this size don't do nearly as well as fiberglass boats on windy days (12 -15+ mph wind) - just too light. On the plus side, you can go some places that bigger boats can't. One other thing - Tracker boats started welding their boats instead of riveting them around(I think) year 2000 or so. I would be leery of an old riveted Tracker boat (leaking).
In memory of my childhood friend Dan Sterling, who taught me at an early age how to catch bream with a hand-line, and who unknowingly hooked me on fishing for life.
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Re: Tracker. Boats
[Re: Big Kahuna Fishing]
#12430814
09/18/17 03:15 AM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 27,751
Fish Killer
Big Sexy
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Big Sexy
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Just picked up a 2005 pro crappie 176
Going to have to redo the interior but it's gonna make a great river boat and fun fishing boat
Tomorrow I start pulling seats and carpet out
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Re: Tracker. Boats
[Re: Big Kahuna Fishing]
#12431289
09/18/17 03:50 PM
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,873
spankyttx
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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i rebuilt the interior on my 05 pro crappie 175 last year, i say its a rebuild because of it's modular design, upgraded flotation, floor boards and carpet, and a couple modifications, i like the lower floors in the pro crappie, it's been a good hull
LI-SI-WI-NWI
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Re: Tracker. Boats
[Re: Big Kahuna Fishing]
#12431647
09/18/17 07:10 PM
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Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 61
Pine Mills Tracker
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I have a 2008 Tracker 175 with a 60hp. I upgraded the graph & trolling motor to help on windy days but no other upgrades. I've had no issues and enjoyed many good days out on the water. I just don't go when its too windy. Its been a good boat for me and its paid for!
There are some good deals on used Trackers if your patient.
3wt & 4wt TFO
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Re: Tracker. Boats
[Re: Big Kahuna Fishing]
#12432109
09/19/17 01:45 AM
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 4,610
Topwater2
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Bought my 175 in 2003, had it 10 years with no problems. Sold it and bought the 190 and it has done me quite well. I have no complaints.
FishKen
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Re: Tracker. Boats
[Re: Marooned]
#12432126
09/19/17 01:59 AM
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Joined: Aug 2004
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Allen Bass Fisher
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I've fished a 16 ft. aluminum Bass Tracker/50 HP Mariner (Mercury) motor for the last 14 years. I bought it new for $10K. Nothing but good experience with it. Now, having said that, let me add this: I'm retired and can pick my days, and also don't fish tournaments, so wind is not normally an issue for me. Aluminum boats of this size don't do nearly as well as fiberglass boats on windy days (12 -15+ mph wind) - just too light. On the plus side, you can go some places that bigger boats can't. One other thing - Tracker boats started welding their boats instead of riveting them around(I think) year 2000 or so. I would be leery of an old riveted Tracker boat (leaking). I had a 1989 Tracker TV17 for maybe 7 years. Sold it for my first Bass Cat in 1999 as I was fishing Rayburn and Toledo Bend and wanted a bigger boat. Mine was the riveted design but never had a lick of trouble (no leaks) with it. Just wanted a bigger boat for bigger water. There are times (like at the gas station) where I really miss that boat.
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Re: Tracker. Boats
[Re: Big Kahuna Fishing]
#12432180
09/19/17 02:42 AM
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 2,475
kscatman76
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I have a 2012 txw175 with a 60hp merc. I sold a great Ranger 360v with a 150hp merc to buy it and i have zero regrets. I love aluminum and i love my Tracker. I put a 24 volt trolling motor on it, a recessed tray and 2 hds7 touch graphs. Im in love with it! I've had it all over kansas, missouri, oklahoma and texas. From as big as Ray Roberts to backing in to farm ponds. It does exactly what i want it to do.
Last edited by kscatman76; 09/19/17 02:44 AM.
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Re: Tracker. Boats
[Re: Big Kahuna Fishing]
#12432205
09/19/17 03:00 AM
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Posts: 487
gatoreyes
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Very economical and don't need a big truck to tow. I had a 1988 for 14 years then a 2002 for 14 years. Try to buy as much boat as you can practically afford. $4K might indicate a pretty depreciated boat. Very happy with the aluminum route.
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Re: Tracker. Boats
[Re: spankyttx]
#12432213
09/19/17 03:04 AM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 27,751
Fish Killer
Big Sexy
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Big Sexy
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i rebuilt the interior on my 05 pro crappie 175 last year, i say its a rebuild because of it's modular design, upgraded flotation, floor boards and carpet, and a couple modifications, i like the lower floors in the pro crappie, it's been a good hull Got a good look at it tonight as I started pulling carpet and seeing what all condition it's in Neat layout for sure Just wished they gave ya a little more hose to move things around with So far I'm impressed with it
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Re: Tracker. Boats
[Re: Big Kahuna Fishing]
#12432631
09/19/17 02:22 PM
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Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 428
COWBOYSFAN008
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The Dodge truck of boats. There are several on every used car lot, not because they are the number one selling truck, but because they suck.
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