does anyone use an alum. bass tracker 16-18ft in or around bay systems? I understand that in choppy conditions it is not ideal, however, I'd like something that can handle the bay and shallow runs through marsh. I like the way the boats are set up, but I'm not sure on their width and stability. Thanks.

Are you speaking of a mod-v tracker? If so yes it's OK just not
great. We used my buddies until he bought a Blue Wave. You just
have to go slower if the wind is up, which I know it alway's is
on the coast. Just remember you really can't go through any flats
because your L/U is below your hull. But the channels rock.

Thanks. I know there is no one boat that can do it all, but when you look at cost to budget to product, I was hoping this might be a decent ride along with the type of set up that the tracker offers. And yes, I was speaking of the mod-v. I thought this would reduce some of the chop.

If you're discussing a new one...the newer trailers are all galvanized, that's a huge plus.

However, the freshwater wiring and switches are going to take a major beating if you don't spend the time and effort sealing them up.

my uncle has a 17 foot lowe like what you are talking about.
he uses it at the coast and it does fine

I used a Tracker Pro-V 18 for several years and I had no problems whatsoever. Of course you gotta be careful with any boat if the wind/waves come up.

When I said mod-v I meant the jon boat looking hull with a small
v on the front, not a true deep v like the Pro-V that GuideStriker speaks of. If you are talking new, you might consider a jet outboard, but they do have their pros and cons you have to consider. One of those being price, and by that time you're getting close to a deep v 16-17 C.C. with a tunnel, which
is what my buddies Blue Wave is. Good ride in chop, and you can
get in some skinny water.


And that carpet in trackers is going to take a beating in a salt
enviroment.

Look at the Xpress lineup of bay boats. Call Beth at West Boats. Well worth your drive.

According to an article in "Bass and Walleye Boats Magazine," June 2007 issue, a CC bay boat handles bass fishing environments than a bass boat handles inshore saltwater environments.

With the bay boat you can't go as fast, there's less storage, and you have to drive standing up. But in a bass boat, you'll take on more water, the salt water will eat up your carpet, and your wiring will corrode faster. And most bass boat trailers aren't galvanized, so your trailer will rust.

Better to have 2 rigs is the general consensus. Used aluminum 16' CC's are reasonably priced, I think.