What do you think of Bass Tracker boats? 2024
kens reply :
Trading my Bass tracker Pro 17 for a Pro 185. Personally I like Bass Tracker boats. Mine is built like a tank.
Slade House reply :
theyre good at what they are , but if i had to do it over again, i would buy an xpress
Catt reply :
On 4/7/2016 at 3:59 PM, Slade House said:theyre good at what they are , but if i had to do it over again, i would buy an xpress
As much as I like Xpress unless you buy the Hyper Lift Hull you're not getting anything better.
Todd2 reply :
I went with a used Tracker last year and I like it, if I were going new, I think the Ranger blows away the Tracker and Lowe. I can't speak for Xpress or anything else.
desmobob reply :
On 4/7/2016 at 11:50 AM, kens said:Trading my Bass tracker Pro 17 for a Pro 185. Personally I like Bass Tracker boats. Mine is built like a tank.
My Pro170/Merc 40HP four-stroke is in its third season and I am very happy with it. The only (small) issue I've had is with the folding tongue feature of the trailer. I love the boat for its price, storage, layout and fuel economy. It's a very complete fishing package for a bargain price; just add gas, load your gear and go! The only thing I've felt needed upgrading was the fish-finder. I love fishing all day on a couple of gallons of gas.
Tight lines,
Bob
WIGuide reply :
Tracker makes a decent entry level boat. Over the last 15 years or so they have made them a lot better than they used to. They still lack a few options that would make them a lot nicer, but you get what you pay for.They aren't the best that's out there, but they aren't the worst either. They're capable of being a nice boat for someone.
Brett's_daddy reply :
On 4/7/2016 at 8:26 PM, WIGuide said:They aren't the best that's out there, but they aren't the worst either.
What would you say are the worst?
Caia326 reply :
I just purchased a new Pro Team 175TXW and I really like it. Its easy to tow, good on gas and goes fast enough for me. I do wish it had a bit more storage but so far that is the only thing I would change about it.
WIGuide reply :
On 4/7/2016 at 8:38 PM, Brett's_daddy said:What would you say are the worst?
I don't know that there's one brand that's the overall worst, but rather models within a brand. My dad's second hobby aside from fishing is buying and selling boats. I've seen a lot of them and have fished out of a ton of them too. I've seen weird things from layouts that just don't work, to storages that you have to move seats to open because there's inadequate clearances, livewells with drains inches above the bottom of the livewell, wasted space, and just poor design in general.
Pbkiller123 reply :
So I've been fishing out of 94 17 tx for a month or so here's my opinion. It lacks storage by a long shot and like any aluminum boat it will get blown around a lot. I am envious of heavy glass boats because of this. But at the price point they are at you cant beat them at all. If you need to go fishing on a low budget that's what your should buy
dave reply :
My 2003 Grizzly 1754 CC does what I need it to do, where I need to do it very well.
It doesn't ride in the chop very well. It feels like it is flexing from the mid point forward and the console shakes. The guy from whom I bought it, said the same thing.
When the water is flat, it gets up fast and moves with the Mercury 60HP.
Storagewise...uh...
I've never been in the TX style Trackers.
Fishing Rhino reply :
What is a boat? A boat is a platform on the water to get you where the fish are, or, where you think they are. That's it in a nutshell.
The fish do not know if the bait that passes in front of their nose was cast by a man in a float tube, from the shore, or in a hundred thousand dollar bass boat that will do a hundred miles per hour.
Yes, some are nicer than others, a lot nicer. If you've got the money, and you want a Cadillac rather than a Chevy, God bless you.
At the end of the day, when you are fishing in a tournament, or for bragging points with your buddies, what counts is what you bring to the scale. There are no style points when it comes to fishing.
The man in the boat is more important than the boat the man is in.
Nice_Bass reply :
I am on my 6th year. It does the job but wont buy one again. I could make a list of the issues I think it has, but that might not do someone else any good.
The people in the back of my boat have never complained about fishing for free! (I don't fish tx's).
carlm01 reply :
I originally was on the fence between the tracker and the lowe , I ended up buying the lowe at the time because of the weight and the all metal construction , Since then I've traded up and bought a lund , The bottom line is buy what you like and can afford .... good luck ...
S Hovanec reply :
On 4/9/2016 at 3:40 AM, carlm01 said:The bottom line is buy what you like and can afford ...
so much truth in that statement.
Wileyw reply :
I've had my 2013 175TXW for 3 years now and it is an awesome boat. The ride with the Revolution Hull is better than any comparable aluminum on the market, including the Ranger, Triton, Crestliner and Lowe. It is also the only boat in the list that still uses a marine grade wood deck in the front. A plus for some, minus for others. The Tracker sits higher in the water column than the others, making it a little more prone to being blown around in the wind, but it also makes it better for sight fishing. The internal welds are all done by a computer and the powder coat paint is holding up extremely well. I believe the quality issues of the older Trackers are now a thing of the past and they rate right up there with the others. I have not had a single issue with mine and would buy again.
ww2farmer reply :
My PT170 is going into it's 10th season of heavy use.....I fish almost everyday from mid April- early Nov.
The only problems, besides normal wear and tear, have been user induced.
I don' t fish big water, my two "home" lakes are 3 mile long, and 8 mile long puddles.
I don't fish anything more than local beer money tournaments, and have no need for anything "bigger and better"
slonezp reply :
On 4/9/2016 at 10:40 PM, ww2farmer said:My PT170 is going into it's 10th season of heavy use.....I fish almost everyday from mid April- early Nov.
The only problems, besides normal wear and tear, have been user induced.
I don' t fish big water, my two "home" lakes are 3 mile long, and 8 mile long puddles.
I don't fish anything more than local beer money tournaments, and have no need for anything "bigger and better"
You bring up a good point. The first priority in buying a boat should be how and where it's going to be fished. A guy could buy a new Tracker for $20k to fish Lake Erie, and then go and bad mouth the boat and never purchase another one because of poor decision making on his part.
OP, once you choose what boat you want, spend just as much time researching the dealer as he will be your point of contact for anything that may arise. A poor dealer experience could make someone hate a brand even though the boat is not the issue
Further North reply :
On 4/8/2016 at 1:44 AM, Pbkiller123 said:...like any aluminum boat it will get blown around a lot. I am envious of heavy glass boats because of this.
I've never understood this...I have two friends that have multi species glass boats that get blown around a lot more than my CMV, and my boat doesn't get moved around any more than similarly sized glass bass boats that other guys I know have.
At roughly the same size and free board...sure looks like six of one, half dozen of the other to me...and I have a hard time seeing weight as an advantage in a boat that I have to push through the water and tow behind my truck...but that's me.
S Hovanec reply :
On 4/10/2016 at 12:18 AM, Further North said:I've never understood this...I have two friends that have multi species glass boats that get blown around a lot more than my CMV.
Me either. I see glass boats putting out drift socks to go as slow as me sometimes. Not saying I don't need to drag one on occasion too. Sometimes it's just too windy to not use one.
EllisJuan reply :
I have been thinking about picking up a tracker lately. Something like a Pro Team 175. Are there any large pre-owned dealers? I would love to find one a few years old for under $10k. Is that realistic?
K_Mac reply :
I think Tracker has come a long way over the years and worth a serious look.
As far as fishing in the wind from either an aluminum or glass boat there really is no comparison. I own an aluminum boat and have fished one for many years. For the restricted horsepower waters I fish most aluminum is great. I also regularly fish from a glass boat on larger lakes. You can make the case glass is not worth the extra cost of ownership, but when fishing in the wind glass is much more user friendly.
Further North reply :
On 4/10/2016 at 6:09 AM, K_Mac said:As far as fishing in the wind from either an aluminum or glass boat there really is no comparison. I own an aluminum boat and have fished one for many years. For the restricted horsepower waters I fish most aluminum is great. I also regularly fish from a glass boat on larger lakes. You can make the case glass is not worth the extra cost of ownership, but when fishing in the wind glass is much more user friendly.
Any chance it's because a lot of people go light on trolling motors?
K_Mac reply :
On 4/10/2016 at 6:25 AM, Further North said:Any chance it's because a lot of people go light on trolling motors?
As you and I both know, 'going light' when choosing a trolling motor is a bad idea regardless of what a fishing boat is made of. The reason glass is less vulnerable in the wind is weight and displacement. Wind is a pain when fishing, far more so in an aluminum boat. I wish this wasn't the case, but years of experience proves that physics applies to boats like everything else.
RyneB reply :
I have a big glass skeeter and a tracker with a 40, in no way does the skeeter get blown around like the tracker. I don't know how anyone can say that it does.
gimruis reply :
I recently bought a 2015 Ranger RT178. Eventually after I started looking I narrowed it down to 3 choices for an entry level aluminum bass boat: the bass tracker pro team 175, crestliner VT 17, and ranger rt178. They're all very similar in size, weight, towing, etc, with a single console and come maxed out with a 75 hp outboard motor. Part of the reason I eventually excluded the bass tracker was because the lack of color options, the console configuration, and location of the nearest dealer/repair center (20 miles). However, there were a couple things that the bass tracker had that the others did not, including a really nice center rod locker and a portable gunnel mount system, plus a lower price tag. I think they are a boat that should be considered in the buying process based on budget and options. Plus, they've been the best selling bass boat in the country for a long time and you don't do that if your selling a terrible product.
Goldstar225 reply :
I have a 1987 tracker that still serves me well. In a couple of years I will buy a newer boat, probably another tracker. I've considered and checked out the Ranger 178 and Eagle Talon. Both good boats, the main advantage being the availability of Yamaha motors. I am leaning toward the tracker because of the ride, storage and longevity of my current tracker.
jrbdad reply :
I am also looking at getting new aluminum bass boat. Have looked at Tracker 175txw, Lowe and Ranger RT178.
For us the Tracker might just fit the bill. Actually we liked the front deck of Tracker and rear deck of Ranger. The Lowe,,,,,, no thinks!! Did not seem very well made and had some issues that I cant be leave left the factory. ( suck as a metal bracket that mounts the console sticking out. Could see someone catching a leg on it and needing stiches. Trailer had plastic fenders, etc.)
The Ranger did have a few nicer finishes then the Tracker, but also came at higher cost. In both of the RT178 I saw the driver seat was not centered behind the steering wheel. I found that extremely odd. We have not made up our minds yet, but I am leaning towards 175txw with 75hp motor. I like the rod locker and the price...... But we will see.
"hamma" reply :
I have a 2000 tracker super guide v 16 tiller, bought it new, Its a deep v, back then they were stripped down, boat motor trailer and running lights with a livewell and thats about it,.. so, set it up nicely with good electronics and trolling motor and have loved it completely. It handles the bigger lakes and chop just fine, and probably drafts the same as a john boat style rig does. as far as quality? i have no issues with it., and everyone that takes a look at it says the same thing,.."nice rig!! ",... its getting a newer motor and ulterra trolling motor this year as my health dictates,.. and new carpet as its starting to wear, (for 16 years old,.. aint bad) and this boat has been fished hard ,..very hard, i have spent alot of time out of work due to my health.,, so i fished weekdays, as much as i could actually. and she still is big water durable. ,...so in a nutshell ,..i have no complaints
Dye99 reply :
Never owned one personally, but Ive had two friends that had them. One an older one, the other was purchased new at BassPro.
Both were awesome to fish out of, and both owners were more than happy with them.
For some reason the internet loves to hammer them since they are cheaper, but if I was to hang up my yak paddle and got to a bass boat, a pro175 is what I would be after.
DelcoSol reply :
I had a 2013 Pro 165 with a bunch of issues. I would advise looking for something else. If you are planning on fishing SMALL waters then it should hold up. By small I mean like private lakes and ponds. Anywhere with heavy wind potential is not a good idea.
Kalop reply :
I bought a 2016 Pro Team 175 TF in early March. I've taken it out pretty much every weekend since and I absolutely love it. Of course, this probably has a lot more to do with fishing from the bank for the past 30 years until the wife finally came around to the idea of buying a boat more so than it does with the boat itself.
But before I bought it, I asked myself three important questions. Where would I be fishing, what are the lake restrictions and who will I be fishing with? I live in west central Illinois; nearly every lake within a hundred miles of me has either an electric only or 10 hp restriction (Lake Bloomington and Springfield Lake being the exceptions but they are 70 miles away). I didn't need a big boat with a monster engine. It would just be a waste of money and since I fish alone most of the time, I wanted something I could handle trailering by myself.
kens reply :
I fish lake Springfield Lake 4-5 times a year. Nice place.
Kalop reply :
I haven't actually been there yet but my wife has a conference in Springfield in early June. I already have the boat slip reserved so that's where I'll be spending the 4 days of her conference.
racedad reply :
I had a 2005 Pro Team 175 I bought new and fished it for 4 yrs without one problem. Powered by a 75 merc with just basic maint. Wish I had kept it, but got into offshore fishing and sold it like a dummy. They are decent boats and wouldn't hesitate to own another. If your willing to shell out another 3-4 grand extra, look at the crestliner.
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