Title: boats owned by members
Post by: badger1966 on February 23, 2018, 09:30:51 PM
Post by: badger1966 on February 23, 2018, 09:30:51 PM
Is it just me or does it seem that Tracker boats are the predominant boat manufacturer on this forum
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: Ddyyak on February 23, 2018, 10:06:00 PM
Post by: Ddyyak on February 23, 2018, 10:06:00 PM
Lund pro v bass here
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Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: badger1966 on February 23, 2018, 10:14:39 PM
Post by: badger1966 on February 23, 2018, 10:14:39 PM
cool I am getting a 2018 Tracker Pro 170 this April
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: Kris on February 24, 2018, 06:11:02 AM
Post by: Kris on February 24, 2018, 06:11:02 AM
There are a LOT of Tracker aluminum boats out here. I do not have one but my neighbor has a mid eighties 17 footer. Mine is an antique, 1973, Ouachita Model B, 16 footer.
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: WTodd on February 24, 2018, 06:38:24 AM
Post by: WTodd on February 24, 2018, 06:38:24 AM
Lowe ST 175 checking in
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Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: bassmanstan on February 24, 2018, 07:44:04 AM
Post by: bassmanstan on February 24, 2018, 07:44:04 AM
Pro craft, v150b.
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Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: Princeton_Man on February 24, 2018, 07:56:38 AM
Post by: Princeton_Man on February 24, 2018, 07:56:38 AM
Even though many of us may have something different now, a lot of us have owned a Bass Tracker. They're solid, affordable rigs. I sold mine after buying a glass boat and have regretted it many times. There are places I just can't take the Stratos.
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: Oldfart9999 on February 24, 2018, 09:35:30 AM
Post by: Oldfart9999 on February 24, 2018, 09:35:30 AM
Tracker started out as a laughing stock that wouldn't fly to becoming the largest manufacturer of fishing boats in the world. Basically they make good starter boats for good prices and are easy to upgrade to serious bass fishing status.
Rodney
Rodney
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: Lipripper on February 24, 2018, 11:34:25 AM
Post by: Lipripper on February 24, 2018, 11:34:25 AM
Quote from: Oldfart9999 on February 24, 2018, 09:35:30 AMI know John loves his 2014 Pro team 175 he traded in his older Stratos fish and ski for it because that old turtle head engine on it was killing us on gas :surrender:
Tracker started out as a laughing stock that wouldn't fly to becoming the largest manufacturer of fishing boats in the world. Basically they make good starter boats for good prices and are easy to upgrade to serious bass fishing status.
Rodney
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: Goldstar225 on February 24, 2018, 06:50:36 PM
Post by: Goldstar225 on February 24, 2018, 06:50:36 PM
Despite the detractors and anti Johnnie Morris types, Tracker continues to be a best seller. It's not just a beginner boat, some of us have no need or desire for a different boat, nice though they are. I just sold my 1987 TX17 and bought what will probably be my last boat, a 2018 PT 190. One brother is on his third tracker and another is on his second.
I'm not opposed to other brands because there are many good boats out there.
I'm not opposed to other brands because there are many good boats out there.
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: WCWV on February 24, 2018, 07:52:51 PM
Post by: WCWV on February 24, 2018, 07:52:51 PM
I just picked up a Pro team 190 TX last September and have to say that I really like it. My wife and I have been fishing and boating for the last 36 years and are on our fourth boat. Our first boat was a used 1974 Starcraft, the next two were new deep-v's ( Triump, Crestliner) and since our kids have all grown up and moved, we decided that we wanted bigger decks. The Crestliner was a great boat and I would have purchased another one but we no longer have a dealer in state. So we found a local dealer and bought this tracker.
So far we're well satisfied with it.
So far we're well satisfied with it.
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: jyu87 on February 25, 2018, 10:59:21 AM
Post by: jyu87 on February 25, 2018, 10:59:21 AM
2018 Tracker Pro Team 190TX
Mercury 115HP ProXS
Haven't been able to take it on the water yet but I have enjoyed tinkering around it. Wish there were more compartments on the front deck and such but I can easily manage.
Mercury 115HP ProXS
Haven't been able to take it on the water yet but I have enjoyed tinkering around it. Wish there were more compartments on the front deck and such but I can easily manage.
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: jfergus7 on March 01, 2018, 01:34:25 AM
Post by: jfergus7 on March 01, 2018, 01:34:25 AM
Quote from: jyu87 on February 25, 2018, 10:59:21 AM
2018 Tracker Pro Team 190TX
Mercury 115HP ProXS
Haven't been able to take it on the water yet but I have enjoyed tinkering around it. Wish there were more compartments on the front deck and such but I can easily manage.
Let's see some pictures! Have you done anything to the boat yet? My 175 is getting ordered this week and I already have a list of simple things that I am going to be doing to it soon as it arrives. Things like hanging gear racks inside the storage compartments, LED lighting around the deck and in all the storage compartments, upgrading prop, and installing my Helix 7 to the front deck. Know I have other things on the list but can't remember them all off the top of my head right now.
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: jyu87 on March 01, 2018, 06:59:14 PM
Post by: jyu87 on March 01, 2018, 06:59:14 PM
Quote from: jfergus7 on March 01, 2018, 01:34:25 AM
Let's see some pictures! Have you done anything to the boat yet? My 175 is getting ordered this week and I already have a list of simple things that I am going to be doing to it soon as it arrives. Things like hanging gear racks inside the storage compartments, LED lighting around the deck and in all the storage compartments, upgrading prop, and installing my Helix 7 to the front deck. Know I have other things on the list but can't remember them all off the top of my head right now.
I've got plenty more on the list to do but here is where she sits at the moment. Got me at a good time, starting to re-spool my lines! Can't wait.
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Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: Scott F on March 01, 2018, 07:15:27 PM
Post by: Scott F on March 01, 2018, 07:15:27 PM
I've owned 4 boats over the years and currently have 2 in the garage right now. None of them have ever been Trackers.
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: jyu87 on March 01, 2018, 07:19:36 PM
Post by: jyu87 on March 01, 2018, 07:19:36 PM
Quote from: Scott F on March 01, 2018, 07:15:27 PM
I've owned 4 boats over the years and currently have 2 in the garage right now. None of them have ever been Trackers.
So... what do you have?
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: coldfront on March 01, 2018, 08:21:56 PM
Post by: coldfront on March 01, 2018, 08:21:56 PM
Quote from: Ddyyak on February 23, 2018, 10:06:00 PM
Lund pro v bass here
ranger RT here. Looking hard at a Lund 1875B, for my next boat.
boats with wooden floors just don't make the cut.
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: SteveTX on March 01, 2018, 09:35:17 PM
Post by: SteveTX on March 01, 2018, 09:35:17 PM
I never owned a Tracker.
The closest I have to a Tracker is a Bass Pro Shops Uncle Bucks Pond Prowler.
My bigger boat is a 2000 SeaArk ZX180 w/ 115 Johnson
The closest I have to a Tracker is a Bass Pro Shops Uncle Bucks Pond Prowler.
My bigger boat is a 2000 SeaArk ZX180 w/ 115 Johnson
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: jyu87 on March 01, 2018, 10:24:07 PM
Post by: jyu87 on March 01, 2018, 10:24:07 PM
Quote from: coldfront on March 01, 2018, 08:21:56 PM
ranger RT here. Looking hard at a Lund 1875B, for my next boat.
boats with wooden floors just don't make the cut.
Hmm okay. RT what?
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: cojab on March 01, 2018, 11:13:38 PM
Post by: cojab on March 01, 2018, 11:13:38 PM
98 PT 185. My first fishing boat.
It's not pretty but it serves me well for how and where I fish.
It's not pretty but it serves me well for how and where I fish.
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: coldfront on March 01, 2018, 11:23:16 PM
Post by: coldfront on March 01, 2018, 11:23:16 PM
Quote from: jyu87 on March 01, 2018, 10:24:07 PM
Hmm okay. RT what?
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Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: gatorglenn on March 02, 2018, 12:33:56 AM
Post by: gatorglenn on March 02, 2018, 12:33:56 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180302/f231b2b316282ca475ba15acd8fc7521.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180302/638cd05f14f65fa2834326d269dfdf8d.jpg)This is a few I have owned.
And this one now.
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But this is what's going on with it now.
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Long way to go. But no hurry
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And this one now.
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But this is what's going on with it now.
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Long way to go. But no hurry
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Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: jfergus7 on March 02, 2018, 12:37:33 AM
Post by: jfergus7 on March 02, 2018, 12:37:33 AM
Wow that is quite the project you have going on! Would love to see updates as it goes along!
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Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 07:13:39 AM
Post by: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 07:13:39 AM
Quote from: gatorglenn on March 02, 2018, 12:33:56 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180302/f231b2b316282ca475ba15acd8fc7521.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180302/638cd05f14f65fa2834326d269dfdf8d.jpg)This is a few I have owned.
And this one now.
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Gatorglenn,
How did you like the TR186?
I was close to getting one but I opted to just go new.
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 02, 2018, 07:31:51 AM
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 02, 2018, 07:31:51 AM
I still fish out of my 1999 Pro 160 Tracker.
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 07:34:10 AM
Post by: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 07:34:10 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 02, 2018, 07:31:51 AM
I still fish out of my 1999 Pro 160 Tracker.
Lol... how's your wood ;)
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 07:34:47 AM
Post by: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 07:34:47 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 02, 2018, 07:31:51 AM
I still fish out of my 1999 Pro 160 Tracker.
That's awesome!
Lol... how's your wood? ;)
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 02, 2018, 07:37:18 AM
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 02, 2018, 07:37:18 AM
Quote from: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 07:34:47 AM
That's awesome!
Lol... how's your wood? ;)
My wood is fine. I keep the boat covered all times when not in use. Please don't think this is the original wood however. I had some panels replaced over 12 years ago.
I learned this hard way when I was younger. I was dumb and lazy and didn't cover the boat for a spell. I will tell you that South Florida sunshine will destroy anything if left out uncovered long enough. Ever since that expensive mistake, I cover the boat religiously after every outing.
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 08:43:55 AM
Post by: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 08:43:55 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 02, 2018, 07:37:18 AM
My wood is fine. I keep the boat covered all times when not in use. Please don't think this is the original wood however. I had some panels replaced over 12 years ago.
I learned this hard way when I was younger. I was dumb and lazy and didn't cover the boat for a spell. I will tell you that South Florida sunshine will destroy anything if left out uncovered long enough. Ever since that expensive mistake, I cover the boat religiously after every outing.
agreed! that's with ANY boat. Post some pics, I'd love to see some of the little upgrades you've done over the years.
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: gatorglenn on March 02, 2018, 09:10:37 AM
Post by: gatorglenn on March 02, 2018, 09:10:37 AM
Quote from: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 07:13:39 AMLove the boat. Fished great, and was good in tournament use. But my main problem with it. Was gel coat work is expensive to repair. That boat got t-boned on the highway. Or I would still have it. So for my fishing. In rivers and out of the way lakes that don't get tournament pressure, the aluminum boat is prefect. Like Lou I learned a big lesson with water in the boat. Wood is still in great shape. My problem was the foam. No aluminum boat is sealed completely. And closed cell foam will get saturated over time. Limit exposure to fishing in or being called out in the rain. And it will last the life of the boat. So I got the hull I want. Just rebuilding it back to new. Is cheaper then the prices of new. And it's fun , for me anyway.
Gatorglenn,
How did you like the TR186?
I was close to getting one but I opted to just go new.
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Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 09:18:13 AM
Post by: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 09:18:13 AM
Quote from: gatorglenn on March 02, 2018, 09:10:37 AM
Love the boat. Fished great, and was good in tournament use. But my main problem with it. Was gel coat work is expensive to repair. That boat got t-boned on the highway. Or I would still have it. So for my fishing. In rivers and out of the way lakes that don't get tournament pressure, the aluminum boat is prefect. Like Lou I learned a big lesson with water in the boat. Wood is still in great shape. My problem was the foam. No aluminum boat is sealed completely. And closed cell foam will get saturated over time. Limit exposure to fishing in or being called out in the rain. And it will last the life of the boat. So I got the hull I want. Just rebuilding it back to new. Is cheaper then the prices of new. And it's fun , for me anyway.
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You need to setup a build thread for boat. At least update us time to time. I know you're not in a hurry but we'd like to show incentive with showers of compliments from the board.
So i'm assuming, you got the hull paints, now it's time to foam in. Then, decks and boards. Anything crazy special you're going to add on?
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: gatorglenn on March 02, 2018, 09:58:01 AM
Post by: gatorglenn on March 02, 2018, 09:58:01 AM
Quote from: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 09:18:13 AMLol, I will post a build tread. As soon as I settle on what I'm going to do with it. My plan was to make it a open platform,and tiller. But there is to much of the hull frame to rebuild for that. So now I guess Iam going to basically put it back the way it was. But change the layout some. I have use of my son-in-laws Basscat and a other Tracker at the lake house. So Iam no in a rush. Won't be missing any fishing time. Iam a tinkerer so I always need a project.lol
You need to setup a build thread for boat. At least update us time to time. I know you're not in a hurry but we'd like to show incentive with showers of compliments from the board.
So i'm assuming, you got the hull paints, now it's time to foam in. Then, decks and boards. Anything crazy special you're going to add on?
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Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 10:07:45 AM
Post by: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 10:07:45 AM
Quote from: gatorglenn on March 02, 2018, 09:58:01 AM
Lol, I will post a build tread. As soon as I settle on what I'm going to do with it. My plan was to make it a open platform,and tiller. But there is to much of the hull frame to rebuild for that. So now I guess Iam going to basically put it back the way it was. But change the layout some. I have use of my son-in-laws Basscat and a other Tracker at the lake house. So Iam no in a rush. Won't be missing any fishing time. Iam a tinkerer so I always need a project.lol
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That's just not fair. A Basscat, tracker, and a lake house. Lol must be nice!
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 02, 2018, 02:27:42 PM
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 02, 2018, 02:27:42 PM
Quote from: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 08:43:55 AM
agreed! that's with ANY boat. Post some pics, I'd love to see some of the little upgrades you've done over the years.
I haven't taken a pic of the boat for a whille but I can tell you what I have done to the boat over the years.
Starting with Trailer:
1. Fulton winch
2. LED lights
3. Mini-retractable boat buckles
To the boat:
1. Maxuum Trolling Motor: 55lbs with a Ninja Blade
2. Lowrance Fish Finder. Cheap one.
3. Automatic Bilge pump.
It's an older boat, several of the interanl components in the outboard have been replaced due to wear, but so far the boat is doing well. Who knows when the funds will be avaible to get a new boat, so in the mean time, I really take care of this one.
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 02:46:15 PM
Post by: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 02:46:15 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 02, 2018, 02:27:42 PM
I haven't taken a pic of the boat for a whille but I can tell you what I have done to the boat over the years.
Starting with Trailer:
1. Fulton winch
2. LED lights
3. Mini-retractable boat buckles
To the boat:
1. Maxuum Trolling Motor: 55lbs with a Ninja Blade
2. Lowrance Fish Finder. Cheap one.
3. Automatic Bilge pump.
It's an older boat, several of the interanl components in the outboard have been replaced due to wear, but so far the boat is doing well. Who knows when the funds will be avaible to get a new boat, so in the mean time, I really take care of this one.
I should get some additional LED lights for the trailer. Did you replace the bulbs or add strips?
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 02, 2018, 03:08:51 PM
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 02, 2018, 03:08:51 PM
Quote from: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 02:46:15 PMReplaced the rear units.
I should get some additional LED lights for the trailer. Did you replace the bulbs or add strips?
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: gatorglenn on March 02, 2018, 04:34:52 PM
Post by: gatorglenn on March 02, 2018, 04:34:52 PM
Quote from: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 10:07:45 AMOh it's my daughters house LOL but my son-in-law always the sun I never had I had two girls. So it's all good
That's just not fair. A Basscat, tracker, and a lake house. Lol must be nice!
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Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: coldfront on March 04, 2018, 07:29:11 AM
Post by: coldfront on March 04, 2018, 07:29:11 AM
Quote from: jyu87 on March 02, 2018, 08:43:55 AM
agreed! that's with ANY boat. Post some pics, I'd love to see some of the little upgrades you've done over the years.
i made it a point to wait on a boat until I could store it in a garage. suffered for a long time with that, because of that, decision. ;D
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: jyu87 on March 05, 2018, 07:53:55 AM
Post by: jyu87 on March 05, 2018, 07:53:55 AM
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Just finished the LED light strip install. Photos make the light "warmer" than they really are. They're probably 6500k. Extremely bright.
Not sure how I feel about them since they had to be installed on the inside portion of the gunnel and I prefer to not have to see the strip. I'm a stickler for clean setup looks.
Probably do interior compartments next. I have battery power touch lights that are velco'd inside so I can use the lights else where. Extremely convenient so I may not switch.
Just finished the LED light strip install. Photos make the light "warmer" than they really are. They're probably 6500k. Extremely bright.
Not sure how I feel about them since they had to be installed on the inside portion of the gunnel and I prefer to not have to see the strip. I'm a stickler for clean setup looks.
Probably do interior compartments next. I have battery power touch lights that are velco'd inside so I can use the lights else where. Extremely convenient so I may not switch.
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: Oldfart9999 on March 05, 2018, 08:27:49 AM
Post by: Oldfart9999 on March 05, 2018, 08:27:49 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 02, 2018, 07:37:18 AM
My wood is fine. I keep the boat covered all times when not in use. Please don't think this is the original wood however. I had some panels replaced over 12 years ago.
I learned this hard way when I was younger. I was dumb and lazy and didn't cover the boat for a spell. I will tell you that South Florida sunshine will destroy anything if left out uncovered long enough. Ever since that expensive mistake, I cover the boat religiously after every outing.
I have a 95 with the original wood and it's still good, the previous 2 owners kept it covered when not in us and so do I. If I get caught in the rain when I get home I raise the dolly wheel all the way and let the sun hit for a few hours be fore the cover goes on, it works.
Rodney
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: basss on March 12, 2018, 09:55:54 AM
Post by: basss on March 12, 2018, 09:55:54 AM
I got mine cheap ... and love it.
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: ranger175a on March 14, 2018, 08:41:36 PM
Post by: ranger175a on March 14, 2018, 08:41:36 PM
Phoenix 721
Title: Re: boats owned by members
Post by: dtjesus on April 15, 2018, 09:53:41 PM
Post by: dtjesus on April 15, 2018, 09:53:41 PM
Quote from: jyu87 on March 05, 2018, 07:53:55 AM
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Just finished the LED light strip install. Photos make the light "warmer" than they really are. They're probably 6500k. Extremely bright.
Not sure how I feel about them since they had to be installed on the inside portion of the gunnel and I prefer to not have to see the strip. I'm a stickler for clean setup looks.
Probably do interior compartments next. I have battery power touch lights that are velco'd inside so I can use the lights else where. Extremely convenient so I may not switch.
How did you run the wiring? Did you run it through the channel for the accessories, or behind the carpet just below the gunnel? I am doing mine the opposite of you, I ran the compartment LED's first, and am very happy with the results. I'm wanting to put LED's both up front and in the back, and am wondering if it would make more sense to run the wiring through the channel, as I don't see myself using any of the overpriced accessories this was made for.