Thanks for this walkthrough. I recently checked out some Bass Trackers and was all excited about low monthly payments until I saw it was a 20 year loan. At my age they better offer some life insurance if they want to get their money back.
Got a $500 sea nymph tx155 (comparable to a bass tracker 160) this summer. She was a diamond in the rough and after a thorough cleaning and a bit of work on the engine, she looks and runs great!
Thanks for a great video. Used to live 10 minutes from a Bass Pro in Charlotte, loved window shopping boats there. Just got an old cheap 14' jon boat and fixing her up.
Yea I used to live that same distance from that bass pro and used to go all the time. I love going window shopping at that store. That 14 footer is all you need to get out there, I've got a 15 and there aren't too many places I cant go fishing. Thanks bud
I would look at a jon boat, great starter boat. You can find them on facebook marketplace for good prices in your are. A jon boat can get you into alot of awesome places to fish.
Bought a Z17 left over from 2019. Was marked down $4,000 other than that no I wouldn’t buy from them again. Changed the electronics in the dash and it looked like a 2 year old cut it out. They washed the boat and left the plug in it and when I picked it up it was full of water. And what ever they used to wash the boat ruined the steering wheel. Warranty covered it. I would go with a local dealer next time. Very disappointed in how they chopped up my console. Lucky my son could fixed it. You are better off to go to a dealer that you trust and do your service and cover your warranty .
I bought a 2020 pro 170 last March and I love it added new fish finders front and back and a minn Kota with i-Pilot it’s perfect for my style of fishing and definitely did not break the bank
I am the same way, I can go to that store and not walk out with anything. I love looking at all of the stuff in there. Sounds like your a fisherman if your looking at boats and already have one.
I just bought a new Lowe skorpion 16. I got the fishing package. Large storage for your tackle. You can sit 2 up front. Got the extra step with storage. 17gallon livewell, 12 gallon live to replace the dry storage and rod locker 20hp mercury motor. 4 cup holders. Set up for Lake Marburg. I added a 6 gallon fuel tank, 55lb minnkota I-polite trolling motor, 2 helix 7 fish finders. Came with trailer for boat. Very nice set up.
I'm in the process of buying a Tracker Pro 170. Almost perfect for what I need. The extra cost associated with the "bass boat personality" it mimics is worth it to me right now. It will do everything I need and comes with the basic creature comforts I want in a boat. It's new so i know it will fire up first turn. I live 500 yards from the biggest lake in my area so resale shouldn't be a huge problem later on when it's time to upgrade.
That is a boat that alot of people go with and I believe they are awesome boats that hold up. I see them for sale all the time online and a 10 year old one is still like 10k. They have awesome engines on them and get you around, plus they are so customizable if you want to upgrade. Good choice brandon I think you will be happy with it.
I bought one in March of 2020 with the 50 mercury and it’s awesome man it will run almost 40 trimmed right I put two upgraded fish finders and a minn Kota with i-Pilot throughout the year it’s been an awesome boat so far
Be concerned when purchasing the proskiff 17 and the pro skiff 15 , i owned a 2019 and it came from the factory with issues in the hull , after joining the pro17/15 forum on facebook I found that most of these boats have and do eventually have hull issues . I really loved the boat , ran great with the 75hp and jack plate the draft was shallow , all i did was flats fish . I decided to sell it before any more problems occurred , just some food for thought , oh , also u need to reseal all drain plug areas , make sure the bilge is wired correctly and do a thorough walk thru and prevent maintenance . Boat is extremely stable and fun to fish out of . On the forum i tried to help people with some suggestions so they could enjoy the skiff and the proskiff forum would not allow my info and blocked me.
I'd like to have a nice boat like those but didn't know that they were so pricey. Thanks for the video and info and for going through the different boats and options.
The tracker 2020 195 Team edition with a 150hp in this vid is $30.5k...the same boat now, 2022 edition with a 115hp is $31.8k. Covid really raised prices along with everything else going on :/
Tracker boats are great. We just bought a 2022 PT 175 TF with 75hp mercury and I can say we are loving it. If you are planning on getting the 175 upgrade to the 75hp.
The back storage locker's behind the seats in the first few Trackers are storage, not live well's. If you looked at the Classic XL it is about a foot longer than the 160, comes with the 50, and tbh that "little bitty" trolling motor works perfect. Also while I did think I'd need an extra tank in my Classic the 6 gal is plenty with the 4 stroke 50. I can go several days all over the lake on one tank. For a brand new boat at 14k I love my rig, I could never afford those 30-70k rigs so that Classic XL allowed me to get on the water.
Yeah I didn't look close enough at those lockers, I was wrong. I've been wanting to see one of the classics but for all of the great reasons you stated those things are selling and are very wanted right now. Im sure that thing is an awesome rig. Thanks bud
lol video just popped up because I have been looking at info on the Trackers, 3 years later and the boat prices have basically jumped to the next model up. the first boat you showed is now 17k, the 175 starts at around 23k and alot of the models they have in stock are 25-27k, the 190s are about 28k for the 90hp motor version, the 115hp 190 is now 30k(the one I just bought), the 195 only comes in tournament edition and is over 35k now. wish the 195 in your video was still the same price because it was exactly the size I was looking for but did not see one for under 35k anywhere near my area. I actually would have gone with that z18 if it was still that price too. the z17 I was quoted was the base model with no extras and it was 32k, didn't see any z18s under 45k within 100 miles of my area now(includes 5 shops). Wish I had been boat shopping 3 years ago.
I have a v-18 tournament with a 150 pro xs. It was bought new in 2011, and sat in a garage til March of 2020. It’s a bad ass boat for aluminum. It has ever upgrade possible for 2010. I got it from an estate sale. It was 32k when bought. It runs mid 60’s speed. It’s not a Bullet, but it has a lot of room
I bought a 14ft Jon at BPS and turned it into a bass boat. I had it for 2 years and upgraded to a custom 2020 nitro Z21elite from BPS. It’s will take 12 weeks but worth the wait.
That's what I'm talking about mike. Sounds like you went the right route I bet that 14 foot jon was a fun boat then you took it to the next level with a z21.
If you are still in the market, I'd definitely recommend looking at a Ranger dealer and sitting in a few of their RT aluminum models. The layout, finish, and fishablility is just higher quality for a similar price than the aluminum rigs you saw in the video. Check them out and post another vid!
You will be much happier with the Rangers. Although BPS owns them, they are just like he described. Look up WAR EAGLE boats..little road trip. But I think you will enjoy them.
hahaha the prices are ridic... specially when you live in canada and you only get a few months a year to use them.... i bought my heritage brand new at around 15kcad and sold it two years later for 13kcad so i feel like i rented it for two season for 1000 bucks a summer.. not bad,, miss that boat tho hense why im here on youtube looking at whats new haha
Hey, good video bud! Thinking about the 175 TXW TE. Just need to sell the boss (wife) on the idea though. We are a family of 5 but mainly me and my two boys go fishing. I know she will want all 5 of us to go sometimes but probably more to boat around a lake or pond. Really don’t want to go too big of a boat. Just subscribed! Thanks for putting this together.
Your welcome bud, you got the right plan put together, sounds like you gotta sell it to the boss. Ha those boats are great for getting out there and getting the family involved. Thanks.
I bought a Tracker v14 haul only, $2,000 BPS brand new. Got a trailer for near nothing. outboard for $1000. great condition. Put a Bimini top on it and used it for several years. Sold it for more than I originally paid. Aluminum is the best cheap boat. Next time, auction purchase?
By far the best deal they [Bass Pro] had a couple years ago. Was the Aluminum Bass Tracker CLASSIC. A throw back in style and beautiful boat for 10k. They could not keep them on the floor. Sadly it seems they have dropped it from the inventory. Another was the PANFISH special with a stick steer up front. Great little boat for family fishing boat. Again looking like it was dropped from the inventory. Bass Pro also own Ranger and the price is considerably higher...Here's a brand you might want to review WAR EAGLE boats. Very nice layout and well designed and built boat. I agree with the DIY concept. If you have the time and such to do so. But if not a prepackaged boat is a better option. Not to mention that you have the price of the individual items you plan to add on, to consider in the cost of the boat. Which is were Tracker gets you. The boats are all a set package and fixed price. You can make a few upgrades for extra cost. But the design is a "fishing ready " boat package, and a no haggle fixed price. That is pricey, but competitive.
A lot of those were not livewells but it's all good. In March '20, I bought a V-19 Targa Combo Tournament Edition with a 200 Pro XS and a 9.9 Pro Kicker. I know every boat at BPS...cold. If you ever want to upgrade your Jon boat, get yourself a Pro 175 TXW Tournament Edition with a 75 hp. That's the #1 selling boat in the USA. If you can, get white. Talk about a head turner. If money is no object, get yourself a fiberglass Nitro. Stay safe.
Yeah halfway through the walk through I started noticing that's just storage not a bait well or live well. Sounds like you got a nice boat and that white one sounds sweet. I'm gonna go online and see if I can find that one.
I bought a 1990 17 foot pro deep vee for 1100 dollars used and abused and took a few weekends in February to rebuild the transom and floor and rebuilt the carburetors and it’s like a new boat. I would love to have the 2072 John. I just want the hull but I cannot justify the cost.
That no frills grizzly would work for lot of people. Bass pro low balls the engine size to keep the package price down. I live by the one in Auburn Hills, MI and like to window shop too.Nice video.
Yeah there are so many things you could do to one of those grizzlies and get the initial price down, that would be my go to if I was getting one. Thanks bud
Like the Vid. I agree with you. I'd rather just get the Army green one and add on all the extras myself. Throw in some nice comfortable seats, a better trolling motor, better rod holders, maybe a gun rack if your a hunter, etc...
I like the way you think JT. Sometimes its just more fun customizing the way you want a d if you do it yourself you can end up saving some money too. Thanks bud
For the price of them and b4 I spend that amount it'll have to be on a havoc 16ft aluminum well built with a jet drive outboard. which I'll probably never own one because I don't have that kind of money and I'm 55 on a fixed income. thanks for bringing me shopping wit y'all I enjoyed it fish on brothers
Hey bro cool vid. But a small correction. Those long metal boxes behind the seats are not livewells.. They are storage boxes. Having said that great vid!!! Respect
Your exactly right, from what I remember I was checking the smaller trackers which had the bait well and the live well then as they got bigger I didnt realize they were no longer live wells, but aluminum storage. I even at one point mistaken the cooler for a live well. Dumb ha thanks bud
What a great video, exactly what I was looking for a comparison like this. I really appreciate you taking the time to post this. Question, would you mind telling what song you are playing at the end of your video? Love to know my friend. Thanks and look forward to hearing back.
Your so welcome Brian. The song I downloaded off you tube and cut it together for my outdo at the ends of videos and I can’t remember what it was called as I have it saved on my computer.
You are very welcome! That store is amazing. The best saying I have heard is it is like being a kid in a candy store. Hopefully you will get to go to BPS someday if you are a fisherman you will Love it.
I have the 170 with the 50HP and I got it from a tracker dealer for a good bit cheaper than Bass pro and it’s a awesome lol boat for crappie fishing or bass fishing good video by the way
Thanks bud, yeah I have a smaller tracker nitro dealer near me and I want to go do the same thing and see if they have better buys. Everyone that has talked to me likes the small dealer over working with a bass pro.
Do you know how many months financed the estimated payments are based off of? What are the terms listed (down payment, interest rate, months financed, including/excluding tax, etc.)
I have seen so many different figures on months. > know at least 10 percent down, but I have talked to some guys that got a 20 year loan and they had like 250 mo payments for a 50k bass boat. I would not suggest that because the interest you would pay a ton over that length of time.
Is it possible to put a 100hp motor on the front and back of a 16ft aluminum boat at the same time for a total of 200hp' both pulling in the same direction/forwards? Do you think it would steer better than a single rear mounted engine/sharper turns and more stable?
Really great video! I am in the market for a grizzly and have been desperate to see reviews from current owners or walk through sand hey just for some of the comments made remember these are 4 stroke engines that come with warranties as well as hull warranties versus spending less for a used 2 stroke engine and possible hull issues on a Craigslist boat
Your exactly righy Zoe. You take the risk with buying a used boat, but you have to weigh whether breaking down or having issues with the engine is worth the price. I definitely would love to have one of these boats and have the security of a warranty. Thanks
I own a 1648 Grizzly alweld. My experience hasn't been that great. The hull welds failed in about a dozen spots, leaks in all those spots. I've spent probably 100 hours and over a thousand dollars, buying metal, fabricating, and paying professional tig welders. If I didn't do most of the work myself I would have cut the boat up and scrapped it because it would have cost a more than the boats worth to have a dealer do the work. Tracker has alot of improvements to make before I would ever buy anything from them again.
@@mriphone1000 same experience for me. They told me the warranty doesn't cover salt water. Wtf? This is Florida, we're surrounded with salt water The salt water corroded all of the seams on the bottom. After trying to seal it for years I cut it up for scrap and hung the little 25hp on gheenoe
My opinion: Yamaha all day..one of the best boats out there is a skeeter..and guess who owns skeeter? Yep Yamaha..that's why they all come with the SHO YAMAHA
Hey bud I would suggest that you look at all boats manufacturers in bass boats. If you want a bass boat i would suggest what type of fishing you would be doing. If the 160 or 170 is all you need then look at them but other great boat companies out there. Every one else beat me to the puch about the aluminum livewells they are storage
Yeah I didnt realize until later when I was going through them that was storage. The 170 would probably be the right size for everything. I'm getting away from fiberglass. I would like to check out some other brands like xpress.
May have had boats a year ago. NONE except to order months down the road, and NO Jon boats. Tracker and Lowe quit making them. Going to Lund next week.
Yeah all I have heard is back orders, and boats selling as soon as they hit the floor. There is a super high demand right now. It is definitely not a bad idea to be looking all over the place at all boats.
I was actually planning on going up there and checking out the outboards to see if it would cheaper to build a boat or buy them separately. Ill do an outboard video for ya bud, thanks.
I wish the Mako pro skiffs were better than they are. Joined a Mako FB group and was warned off by multiple owners not to buy. Due to quality of build. I recommend you joining a group first to see what issues they have .
Also can you do a video on the tahoe boats showing their pricing too? That would be useful for the non-fishermen who are considering a boat from bass pro. Specifically the 450ts and 550ts
A few other items to consider.... upgrades $$$ trolling motor, $$$ electronics, $$$ power poles, $$$ prop, .... A fiberglass boat is beautiful and that comes with a cost. Routine maintenance. You have to be vigilant about washing and waxing them or that beauty goes away quickly. So you come home from the fishing trip and add that to your schedule. Additionally the weight of a fiberglass boat limits your access to the areas you can fish. Aluminum boats are capable of accessing a wider variety of water. Always upgrade your prop or at minimum get a second prop. Nothing is worse than damaging your prop and ruining your trip. Power poles are worth the cost. Upgrades to electronic devices can get very expensive very quickly. Upgrades to the trailer brakes are a good option. Greaseable wheel bearings are a must. Trailer guides are handy, especially for dark poorly lit boat ramps. So do your homework before you get a boat. They don't hold value well and you can lose money on resale. But they are a lot of fun and enjoyable to fish from. However a 60k boat that can't get to your favorite honey hole is disappointing to say the least. Plus the routine upkeep. At the same time having a bare bones boat and none of the items you want or the time to DIY the upgrades is disappointing as well.
Not trying to discourage the joy of having a good fishing boat. But for the person who has never had a boat. You said it, do your homework and research. You can spend a lot or a little and either way have a great boat. But if it doesn't work for the type of and places you fish... it's not a great boat.
I like Triton boats and if you feel confident and comfortable in their product I would stick with them.its always good to see what other manufacturers have and offer.
Hello all. I want to get my 21 year old his first bass boat for his birthday. Not sure where to get this NEW boat from, Bass Pro Shop, etc. As far as prices, is waiting til the end of summer better?
Why Marvin, it depends really what kind of money your wanting to spend. I’ve been fishing out of a pelican bass raider and you can get them from academy for about $700 or you can find a used aluminum boat for around $1000 or more up to 20k but those also are trailered. I hope that helps bud.
@@TBassFactory thanks for responding. I guess I should have stated my budget would be up to 20k. I was looking at a aluminum boat. Thanks for the info.
@@marvinjenkins4901 idk if u bought a boat yet but I got a 18 foot Stratos 176 xt for 10k..fiberglass and aluminum floors..aka no rot..75hp for 10k out the door..definitely a great starter bass boat..very stable with 2 big guys running around..love it..only complaint is I wish it was faster..only about 40 mph
Trying to get back into Bass fishing after a 20year lay off...My last bass boat was a 1992 Tide Craft... I like that one tracker with the 50hp. But Don't know if I want to make that much of an investment...Might try to go to dealerships and look for used ones. I can almost justify $5k-$8k.
Yeah they are all nice boats, but the aluminum boats can be bought alot cheaper on facebook marketplace or craiglist. I have seen some good buys for under 5k.
@@TBassFactory I have been looking and had several times I wanted to pull the trigger but First need to get a hitch put on my vehicle lol guess that where I need to start....I'm kicking myself because there was a pretty loaded 1992 model tracker aluminium bass boat 120 Miles away from me on craigslist for $1k. But I have no way to pull it yet so I really missed out on a steal.
I know I wish I could see one In person. I still have not seen one anywhere, but right now it's hard to even find a boat people are buying them so fast. Thanks bud
Hey bro cool vid. But a small correction. Those long metal boxes behind the seats are not livewells.. They are storage boxes. Having said that great vid!
Does anyone have a feedback on Crestliners? Been doing extensive research on these aluminum boats including Alumacraft out of Arkansas and Cretliners out of Minneapolis but it’s hard to decide. Thanks to who commented on the Mako. Been researching that one too. Gulf fishing and lakes is what I’m looking match up to. Thank you
I havent personally been in a crestline or have gotten to go through them. I believe they are riveted boats. Another one you should look at is Xpress they have some awesome boats as well. Hope that helps bud
the 175 is worth it if you intend to take 4 people for sure and the larger more legit fuel tank, i went alone or with one person most of the time the heritage (160 pretty much) was all you needed in a boat for 2 people, never ran out of gas or even came close thing would run all day on that little tank. i personally found zero need for a trolling motor, the pedal with the cords was always in the way was annoying. i kept the livewell as a cooler just because i dont really keep much besides the last few i need for a tacos. when my buddy would bring his truck load of rods with him it would really annoy me.. had space for 4 rods plus like one or two on each side but thats too many even.. i got a shorter bass rod to use from the drivers seat that was my go to rod then id bring one or two others, but damn my one friend would bring like 12 rods and wow,, so much clutter on the boat. i sold my heritage to finance a move, ill be looking at a 170 pro or 175 . the added person allowance would be nice otherwise anything above the 175 is pretty much just extra carpet and engine size.. the heritage was a speedy little fishing boat i never needed it to go faster.
Those are some awesome Reasons to consider what you need and what you are happy with. It sounds like the heritage met your needs and I agree with the amount of people being able to go legally. Thanks for you viewpoint bud
Thanks for this walkthrough. I recently checked out some Bass Trackers and was all excited about low monthly payments until I saw it was a 20 year loan. At my age they better offer some life insurance if they want to get their money back.
Yeah they work those payments to get them lower but that’s how they do it pay for a long time.
Got a $500 sea nymph tx155 (comparable to a bass tracker 160) this summer. She was a diamond in the rough and after a thorough cleaning and a bit of work on the engine, she looks and runs great!
Thats awesome Sam, sounds you have an awesome fishing rig now for a great price.
Thanks your for your service , as a boat tester , we all need this information
You’re welcome bud!
Thanks for a great video. Used to live 10 minutes from a Bass Pro in Charlotte, loved window shopping boats there. Just got an old cheap 14' jon boat and fixing her up.
Yea I used to live that same distance from that bass pro and used to go all the time. I love going window shopping at that store. That 14 footer is all you need to get out there, I've got a 15 and there aren't too many places I cant go fishing. Thanks bud
Let me know if you have considered getting a boat from bass pro.
Never, low quality
Yeah, I am a aluminum boat guy and I would prefer an Xpress but lots of people buy tracker, and nitro boats.
i want a new boat but have a short budget any recommendations?
I would look at a jon boat, great starter boat. You can find them on facebook marketplace for good prices in your are. A jon boat can get you into alot of awesome places to fish.
Bought a Z17 left over from 2019. Was marked down $4,000 other than that no I wouldn’t buy from them again. Changed the electronics in the dash and it looked like a 2 year old cut it out. They washed the boat and left the plug in it and when I picked it up it was full of water. And what ever they used to wash the boat ruined the steering wheel. Warranty covered it. I would go with a local dealer next time. Very disappointed in how they chopped up my console. Lucky my son could fixed it. You are better off to go to a dealer that you trust and do your service and cover your warranty .
Thanks for the tour. I'll be headed to Bass Pro myself very soon.
Your welcome buddy. Good luck up there
Great job describing these boats you saved me a lot of foot work!! Thanks again!
Your welcome bud, I was hoping that would help someone else. I wanted to look at something similar and there wasn't anything.
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to do it.
Your welcome bud, thanks.
Man, thanx for taking the time & trouble to make this video. Very helpful 🤘
Your welcome Toni!
I bought a 2020 pro 170 last March and I love it added new fish finders front and back and a minn Kota with i-Pilot it’s perfect for my style of fishing and definitely did not break the bank
Thats awesome, you definitely have a good setup. I like how you upgraded it.
Hello. If u don't mine me asking, what was the price for the boat?
I love looking at the boats whenever I go to bass pro, even though I already have one!
I am the same way, I can go to that store and not walk out with anything. I love looking at all of the stuff in there. Sounds like your a fisherman if your looking at boats and already have one.
@@TBassFactory Yes, I am a regular fisherman that visits bass pro regularly with the hope of wasting some money there every time.
Instablaster.
I just bought a new Lowe skorpion 16. I got the fishing package. Large storage for your tackle. You can sit 2 up front. Got the extra step with storage. 17gallon livewell, 12 gallon live to replace the dry storage and rod locker 20hp mercury motor. 4 cup holders. Set up for Lake Marburg. I added a 6 gallon fuel tank, 55lb minnkota I-polite trolling motor, 2 helix 7 fish finders. Came with trailer for boat. Very nice set up.
Dang. That's sounds like a super nice boat bud. That's all you need
I'm in the process of buying a Tracker Pro 170. Almost perfect for what I need. The extra cost associated with the "bass boat personality" it mimics is worth it to me right now. It will do everything I need and comes with the basic creature comforts I want in a boat. It's new so i know it will fire up first turn. I live 500 yards from the biggest lake in my area so resale shouldn't be a huge problem later on when it's time to upgrade.
That is a boat that alot of people go with and I believe they are awesome boats that hold up. I see them for sale all the time online and a 10 year old one is still like 10k. They have awesome engines on them and get you around, plus they are so customizable if you want to upgrade. Good choice brandon I think you will be happy with it.
I bought one in March of 2020 with the 50 mercury and it’s awesome man it will run almost 40 trimmed right I put two upgraded fish finders and a minn Kota with i-Pilot throughout the year it’s been an awesome boat so far
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Tracker have priced me right into a Lowe.
If the price is better and your happy with the boat. I don’t blame ya
Be concerned when purchasing the proskiff 17 and the pro skiff 15 , i owned a 2019 and it came from the factory with issues in the hull , after joining the pro17/15 forum on facebook I found that most of these boats have and do eventually have hull issues . I really loved the boat , ran great with the 75hp and jack plate the draft was shallow , all i did was flats fish . I decided to sell it before any more problems occurred , just some food for thought , oh , also u need to reseal all drain plug areas , make sure the bilge is wired correctly and do a thorough walk thru and prevent maintenance . Boat is extremely stable and fun to fish out of . On the forum i tried to help people with some suggestions so they could enjoy the skiff and the proskiff forum would not allow my info and blocked me.
That sounds scary I think I would of sold it too
Great video keep going want more !
Thank ya Chris!
Good information sir! Thanks for doing this!
Your welcome joe
I'd like to have a nice boat like those but didn't know that they were so pricey. Thanks for the video and info and for going through the different boats and options.
Your welcome scott, yeah those boats are pretty expensive. It would be hard for me to justify spending that much on a new boat.
@@TBassFactory i really want the nitro z20 so much lol
The tracker 2020 195 Team edition with a 150hp in this vid is $30.5k...the same boat now, 2022 edition with a 115hp is $31.8k. Covid really raised prices along with everything else going on :/
In 2023 Tracker pro team 190 TX is now 34,895 with the same size motor. What a price jump.
That’s crazy isn’t it matt. Boats are getting crazy
Tracker boats are great. We just bought a 2022 PT 175 TF with 75hp mercury and I can say we are loving it. If you are planning on getting the 175 upgrade to the 75hp.
Oh yeah you got a good setup
Man am a super beginner and this gave me a start so thank you
You’re welcome bud!
Awesome video. Just bought my 2021 nitro z19 sport from bass pro. Waiting for it to be built. I juiced to get out there fishing..
I bet your gonna have a sweet setup. Your gonna have some awesome fishing trips right there.
Thanks for the video. I found it useful.
Your welcome, Mike. Glad I could help.
great video.. Your final recommendation is about right for most weekend fishing trips, get what you need, not what you can afford..
Exactly. Why go buy a 50k boat and never use it. Or fish mainly rivers and you only need a tin rig.
The back storage locker's behind the seats in the first few Trackers are storage, not live well's. If you looked at the Classic XL it is about a foot longer than the 160, comes with the 50, and tbh that "little bitty" trolling motor works perfect. Also while I did think I'd need an extra tank in my Classic the 6 gal is plenty with the 4 stroke 50. I can go several days all over the lake on one tank. For a brand new boat at 14k I love my rig, I could never afford those 30-70k rigs so that Classic XL allowed me to get on the water.
Yeah I didn't look close enough at those lockers, I was wrong. I've been wanting to see one of the classics but for all of the great reasons you stated those things are selling and are very wanted right now. Im sure that thing is an awesome rig. Thanks bud
@@TBassFactory ha yea i had to wait 3 months for mine to finally come while it doesnt have every bell and whistle for the price you cant beat it!
G3 sportsman 1710 Yamaha 90 opted for the Yamaha 70 perfect little bass boat
That's awesome, I bet that thing gets you into alot places.
lol video just popped up because I have been looking at info on the Trackers, 3 years later and the boat prices have basically jumped to the next model up. the first boat you showed is now 17k, the 175 starts at around 23k and alot of the models they have in stock are 25-27k, the 190s are about 28k for the 90hp motor version, the 115hp 190 is now 30k(the one I just bought), the 195 only comes in tournament edition and is over 35k now. wish the 195 in your video was still the same price because it was exactly the size I was looking for but did not see one for under 35k anywhere near my area. I actually would have gone with that z18 if it was still that price too. the z17 I was quoted was the base model with no extras and it was 32k, didn't see any z18s under 45k within 100 miles of my area now(includes 5 shops). Wish I had been boat shopping 3 years ago.
Isn’t that crazy, they have gotten so expensive
Saved me a trip , thank you
Your welcome bud
Thanks for the Video
Your welcome bud
Great video🎣
Thank ya dr dorito
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Outstanding vid!!!
Thanks I appreciate it bud
I have a v-18 tournament with a 150 pro xs. It was bought new in 2011, and sat in a garage til March of 2020. It’s a bad ass boat for aluminum. It has ever upgrade possible for 2010. I got it from an estate sale. It was 32k when bought. It runs mid 60’s speed. It’s not a Bullet, but it has a lot of room
60s is not a bad speed. Sounds like a nice boat, I know i would definitely fish out of it . Thanks Bud
I bought a 14ft Jon at BPS and turned it into a bass boat. I had it for 2 years and upgraded to a custom 2020 nitro Z21elite from BPS. It’s will take 12 weeks but worth the wait.
That's what I'm talking about mike. Sounds like you went the right route I bet that 14 foot jon was a fun boat then you took it to the next level with a z21.
If you are still in the market, I'd definitely recommend looking at a Ranger dealer and sitting in a few of their RT aluminum models. The layout, finish, and fishablility is just higher quality for a similar price than the aluminum rigs you saw in the video. Check them out and post another vid!
Thanks bud I'll see if any dealers are near me down here in texas.
@@TBassFactory FYI...Rangers are made by White River Marine, Tracker. Been that way since 2014 since 2014.
You will be much happier with the Rangers. Although BPS owns them, they are just like he described. Look up WAR EAGLE boats..little road trip. But I think you will enjoy them.
I'd never spend 35k on a boat just for fishing when I could live on one for the same amount of money. For 35k, I'd rather man some sails.
Yeah its tough to justify spending that much money
hahaha the prices are ridic... specially when you live in canada and you only get a few months a year to use them.... i bought my heritage brand new at around 15kcad and sold it two years later for 13kcad so i feel like i rented it for two season for 1000 bucks a summer.. not bad,, miss that boat tho hense why im here on youtube looking at whats new haha
You do you but I'm a fisherman
Hey, good video bud! Thinking about the 175 TXW TE. Just need to sell the boss (wife) on the idea though. We are a family of 5 but mainly me and my two boys go fishing. I know she will want all 5 of us to go sometimes but probably more to boat around a lake or pond. Really don’t want to go too big of a boat. Just subscribed! Thanks for putting this together.
Your welcome bud, you got the right plan put together, sounds like you gotta sell it to the boss. Ha those boats are great for getting out there and getting the family involved. Thanks.
I bought a Tracker v14 haul only, $2,000 BPS brand new. Got a trailer for near nothing. outboard for $1000. great condition. Put a Bimini top on it and used it for several years. Sold it for more than I originally paid. Aluminum is the best cheap boat. Next time, auction purchase?
Now that’s what I’m talking about Henry. That is smart boat building right there.
Man I watched this whole video to see the pro guide v16 wt. And no view of it. Well still a great video
Sorry Rolf, thanks bud
By far the best deal they [Bass Pro] had a couple years ago. Was the Aluminum Bass Tracker CLASSIC. A throw back in style and beautiful boat for 10k. They could not keep them on the floor. Sadly it seems they have dropped it from the inventory. Another was the PANFISH special with a stick steer up front. Great little boat for family fishing boat. Again looking like it was dropped from the inventory. Bass Pro also own Ranger and the price is considerably higher...Here's a brand you might want to review WAR EAGLE boats. Very nice layout and well designed and built boat. I agree with the DIY concept. If you have the time and such to do so. But if not a prepackaged boat is a better option. Not to mention that you have the price of the individual items you plan to add on, to consider in the cost of the boat. Which is were Tracker gets you. The boats are all a set package and fixed price. You can make a few upgrades for extra cost. But the design is a "fishing ready " boat package, and a no haggle fixed price. That is pricey, but competitive.
They are a great buy. I have seen a couple of them but they are sold before they even go on sale.
I remember those also. Seemed like it was too good to be true. Profit margin too thin I guess.
A lot of those were not livewells but it's all good. In March '20, I bought a V-19 Targa Combo Tournament Edition with a 200 Pro XS and a 9.9 Pro Kicker. I know every boat at BPS...cold. If you ever want to upgrade your Jon boat, get yourself a Pro 175 TXW Tournament Edition with a 75 hp. That's the #1 selling boat in the USA. If you can, get white. Talk about a head turner. If money is no object, get yourself a fiberglass Nitro. Stay safe.
Yeah halfway through the walk through I started noticing that's just storage not a bait well or live well. Sounds like you got a nice boat and that white one sounds sweet. I'm gonna go online and see if I can find that one.
Neat video interesting to window shop. I like boats, I grew up fishing, skiing, etc...that's why I now own a kayak. They are all money pits.
Yeah on a bad day, nothing more fun than window shopping at bass pro. Those boats are so expensive. Thanks bud
I bought a 1990 17 foot pro deep vee for 1100 dollars used and abused and took a few weekends in February to rebuild the transom and floor and rebuilt the carburetors and it’s like a new boat. I would love to have the 2072 John. I just want the hull but I cannot justify the cost.
Yeah that is a tough one to justify, but those are awesome hulls. I love the way you approached that v hull and made the boat you wanted.
That no frills grizzly would work for lot of people. Bass pro low balls the engine size to keep the package price down. I live by the one in Auburn Hills, MI and like to window shop too.Nice video.
Yeah there are so many things you could do to one of those grizzlies and get the initial price down, that would be my go to if I was getting one. Thanks bud
Like the Vid. I agree with you. I'd rather just get the Army green one and add on all the extras myself. Throw in some nice comfortable seats, a better trolling motor, better rod holders, maybe a gun rack if your a hunter, etc...
I like the way you think JT. Sometimes its just more fun customizing the way you want a d if you do it yourself you can end up saving some money too. Thanks bud
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Yep 45:59
4:20 was good too
For the price of them and b4 I spend that amount it'll have to be on a havoc 16ft aluminum well built with a jet drive outboard. which I'll probably never own one because I don't have that kind of money and I'm 55 on a fixed income. thanks for bringing me shopping wit y'all I enjoyed it fish on brothers
Wow John that would be one sweet jet boat. Anytime bud, thanks.
My parents are moving to Idaho in the fall. I suggested they should get a Bass Boat like these with the lakes up there for recreation and fishing.
That would be awesome there are some good lakes up there.
better off with a jet boat in Idaho.
Hey bro cool vid. But a small correction. Those long metal boxes behind the seats are not livewells.. They are storage boxes. Having said that great vid!!!
Respect
Your exactly right, from what I remember I was checking the smaller trackers which had the bait well and the live well then as they got bigger I didnt realize they were no longer live wells, but aluminum storage. I even at one point mistaken the cooler for a live well. Dumb ha thanks bud
I just got a 2020 nitro z-20 there and it is nice
Oh man, those are super nice boats. They have so much storage. Have you gotten a top speed on it yet?
What a great video, exactly what I was looking for a comparison like this. I really appreciate you taking the time to post this. Question, would you mind telling what song you are playing at the end of your video? Love to know my friend. Thanks and look forward to hearing back.
Your so welcome Brian. The song I downloaded off you tube and cut it together for my outdo at the ends of videos and I can’t remember what it was called as I have it saved on my computer.
Keep up the great vids by bass pro barely has any boats
They are selling them fast. Thanks bud
I love tracker there boats are reasonability priced and good quality too
They sure are, I like them too.
Great video the John boats on the rack Are they aluminum or plastic?
The only boat bass pro has that is plastic is the pond prowler. They are affordable or under 1k, the rest are aluminum and a lot more.
19:21 you can get a used killer boat with a 200 or bigger motor for this price! I would never spend this much on this boat!
It is alot of money jimmy, lots of boats out there with 200 hp for alot less.
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Yes
Why would they carpet fishing boats?
That is a great question, comfort and heat dissipation
Great job
Thanks Kenneth
Does Mercury still make a good engine??
Oh yeah they do but they have turned to 4 stroke engines for the most part.
@@TBassFactory Are their four strokes engines a good value. Here in CA., more and more lakes don't allow two strokes
Yes they are, not a lot of 2 strokes made anymore and everyone is going to 4strokes.
Thank you for your information. It was so helpful:) I wish i could go shopping at BPS someday!
You are very welcome! That store is amazing. The best saying I have heard is it is like being a kid in a candy store. Hopefully you will get to go to BPS someday if you are a fisherman you will Love it.
I would also have to add that the fiberglass boats not the greatest need to take care of them and with Bass pro you will need to up grade on all stuff
Yep, they give the bonus bucks which helps a little bit but just about everything would need an upgrade.
I have the 170 with the 50HP and I got it from a tracker dealer for a good bit cheaper than Bass pro and it’s a awesome lol boat for crappie fishing or bass fishing good video by the way
Thanks bud, yeah I have a smaller tracker nitro dealer near me and I want to go do the same thing and see if they have better buys. Everyone that has talked to me likes the small dealer over working with a bass pro.
Do you know how many months financed the estimated payments are based off of?
What are the terms listed (down payment, interest rate, months financed, including/excluding tax, etc.)
I have seen so many different figures on months. > know at least 10 percent down, but I have talked to some guys that got a 20 year loan and they had like 250 mo payments for a 50k bass boat. I would not suggest that because the interest you would pay a ton over that length of time.
Nice video!
Thanks duante. I appreciate it bud
Is it possible to put a 100hp motor on the front and back of a 16ft aluminum boat at the same time for a total of 200hp' both pulling in the same direction/forwards?
Do you think it would steer better than a single rear mounted engine/sharper turns and more stable?
I don’t think that is possible but maybe some innovation could change and make that an actual idea to try.
Really great video! I am in the market for a grizzly and have been desperate to see reviews from current owners or walk through sand hey just for some of the comments made remember these are 4 stroke engines that come with warranties as well as hull warranties versus spending less for a used 2 stroke engine and possible hull issues on a Craigslist boat
Your exactly righy Zoe. You take the risk with buying a used boat, but you have to weigh whether breaking down or having issues with the engine is worth the price. I definitely would love to have one of these boats and have the security of a warranty. Thanks
I own a 1648 Grizzly alweld. My experience hasn't been that great. The hull welds failed in about a dozen spots, leaks in all those spots. I've spent probably 100 hours and over a thousand dollars, buying metal, fabricating, and paying professional tig welders. If I didn't do most of the work myself I would have cut the boat up and scrapped it because it would have cost a more than the boats worth to have a dealer do the work. Tracker has alot of improvements to make before I would ever buy anything from them again.
@@mriphone1000 same experience for me. They told me the warranty doesn't cover salt water. Wtf? This is Florida, we're surrounded with salt water
The salt water corroded all of the seams on the bottom. After trying to seal it for years I cut it up for scrap and hung the little 25hp on gheenoe
Trackers are one of the worst out there , too much to pay for shiny paint that doesn't hold up
What you’ll think about the mercury brand motor’s I like Yamahas I need an opinion thank you’ll
It’s hard not to go with a Mercury they are great motors, but yamahas are good too but I personally like Mercury.
My opinion: Yamaha all day..one of the best boats out there is a skeeter..and guess who owns skeeter? Yep Yamaha..that's why they all come with the SHO YAMAHA
They the same
Shit
I had one like inside got rid of it going for the green ones keeping it simple like the 1754 grizzly
That 1754 is a good boat, i like it Mike. Good decision.
Hey bud I would suggest that you look at all boats manufacturers in bass boats. If you want a bass boat i would suggest what type of fishing you would be doing. If the 160 or 170 is all you need then look at them but other great boat companies out there. Every one else beat me to the puch about the aluminum livewells they are storage
Yeah I didnt realize until later when I was going through them that was storage. The 170 would probably be the right size for everything. I'm getting away from fiberglass. I would like to check out some other brands like xpress.
@@TBassFactory Express is good boats plus better build boat then tracker is
May have had boats a year ago. NONE except to order months down the road, and NO Jon boats. Tracker and Lowe quit making them. Going to Lund next week.
Yeah all I have heard is back orders, and boats selling as soon as they hit the floor. There is a super high demand right now. It is definitely not a bad idea to be looking all over the place at all boats.
Love the vid. I look at boat vids all the time even tho I'll never get one. Can't afford these prices on disable vet pay.hope u upgrade go catchem
Yeah they can get pretty expensive. Thanks dave
Nice video can you do one on the outboard motors wife wants a boat with cabin
I was actually planning on going up there and checking out the outboards to see if it would cheaper to build a boat or buy them separately. Ill do an outboard video for ya bud, thanks.
Great video, though looking for something that can at least manage the SF Bay and Delta
Yeah there are some good ones out there. From what I heard in cali its harder to find these bass pro boats. Thanks bud
Any good recommendations when it comes to cheap saltwater bay running boats. Local fishing Bluefish Stripers Porgies Fluke. 2 -4 people.
If your looking for cheap I would go to Facebook marketplace and check for some good buys.
Dude you were at the BPS THATS LIKE 5 minutes from my house. Could’ve shown you around including my Nitro! Cool vid. Be safe
That is awesome, yeah I had to check out the boats up there. How you liking your nitro?
I wish the Mako pro skiffs were better than they are. Joined a Mako FB group and was warned off by multiple owners not to buy. Due to quality of build. I recommend you joining a group first to see what issues they have .
Really, that is surprising. That is a good point to do the research into the boats instead of learning the hard way.
That’s a shame. Mako used to be a premium brand back in the day.
great vid thanks!
You are very welcome!
How about doing one on the motors they had hanging there
That's a good idea bud, next time I'm up there I'll check them out. Hopefully soon you got me curious.
@@TBassFactory im curious as well. I'm about to buy my first boat and I am looking at my options
Also can you do a video on the tahoe boats showing their pricing too? That would be useful for the non-fishermen who are considering a boat from bass pro. Specifically the 450ts and 550ts
I sure can bud. I will go check them out for ya.
@@TBassFactory thanks, the 450ts and 550ts are pretty hard to come by, very few videos on them
A few other items to consider.... upgrades $$$ trolling motor, $$$ electronics, $$$ power poles, $$$ prop, .... A fiberglass boat is beautiful and that comes with a cost. Routine maintenance. You have to be vigilant about washing and waxing them or that beauty goes away quickly. So you come home from the fishing trip and add that to your schedule. Additionally the weight of a fiberglass boat limits your access to the areas you can fish. Aluminum boats are capable of accessing a wider variety of water. Always upgrade your prop or at minimum get a second prop. Nothing is worse than damaging your prop and ruining your trip. Power poles are worth the cost. Upgrades to electronic devices can get very expensive very quickly. Upgrades to the trailer brakes are a good option. Greaseable wheel bearings are a must. Trailer guides are handy, especially for dark poorly lit boat ramps. So do your homework before you get a boat. They don't hold value well and you can lose money on resale. But they are a lot of fun and enjoyable to fish from. However a 60k boat that can't get to your favorite honey hole is disappointing to say the least. Plus the routine upkeep. At the same time having a bare bones boat and none of the items you want or the time to DIY the upgrades is disappointing as well.
You made so many good detail points Ron. There are so many factors that go into a new boat and all of the stuff down the road.
Not trying to discourage the joy of having a good fishing boat. But for the person who has never had a boat. You said it, do your homework and research. You can spend a lot or a little and either way have a great boat. But if it doesn't work for the type of and places you fish... it's not a great boat.
Exactly I love your point of view and the way you look at the boats and the needs
I love the Triton. I feel like I can have a better time for me and the whole family.
I like Triton boats and if you feel confident and comfortable in their product I would stick with them.its always good to see what other manufacturers have and offer.
I feel like you can too. Get it!
Hello all. I want to get my 21 year old his first bass boat for his birthday. Not sure where to get this NEW boat from, Bass Pro Shop, etc. As far as prices, is waiting til the end of summer better?
Why Marvin, it depends really what kind of money your wanting to spend. I’ve been fishing out of a pelican bass raider and you can get them from academy for about $700 or you can find a used aluminum boat for around $1000 or more up to 20k but those also are trailered. I hope that helps bud.
@@TBassFactory thanks for responding. I guess I should have stated my budget would be up to 20k. I was looking at a aluminum boat. Thanks for the info.
@@marvinjenkins4901 idk if u bought a boat yet but I got a 18 foot Stratos 176 xt for 10k..fiberglass and aluminum floors..aka no rot..75hp for 10k out the door..definitely a great starter bass boat..very stable with 2 big guys running around..love it..only complaint is I wish it was faster..only about 40 mph
Do Bass Tracker Boats come with Double Axles? What is the largest they come length?
Most of them come with single axles because of how light they are but I believe you can get a tandem axle if it’s special ordered.
@@TBassFactory Thanks for your Response
What tracker model with the 150 hp was at that at the end of the video ?
I believe you are talking about the tracker 195, but the grizzly 2070 also can have a 150. I hope that helps Lee.
Has anyone ever done a tiny jet boat conversion with the 1448 model
I don’t know but that would be awesome!
Was this carpeted or woven? Which one do you like more?
I like carpet. Some of the tracker have vinyl and I would rather have carpet over that too
Trying to get back into Bass fishing after a 20year lay off...My last bass boat was a 1992 Tide Craft... I like that one tracker with the 50hp. But Don't know if I want to make that much of an investment...Might try to go to dealerships and look for used ones. I can almost justify $5k-$8k.
Yeah they are all nice boats, but the aluminum boats can be bought alot cheaper on facebook marketplace or craiglist. I have seen some good buys for under 5k.
@@TBassFactory I have been looking and had several times I wanted to pull the trigger but First need to get a hitch put on my vehicle lol guess that where I need to start....I'm kicking myself because there was a pretty loaded 1992 model tracker aluminium bass boat 120 Miles away from me on craigslist for $1k. But I have no way to pull it yet so I really missed out on a steal.
Awesome thanks for the video man do they still have the 40th year edition for 9,999.00
I know I wish I could see one In person. I still have not seen one anywhere, but right now it's hard to even find a boat people are buying them so fast. Thanks bud
in the back of the trackers those are not live wells those are storage compartments the only live wells on the new trackers are in the front👍
the 195 has the back live well thats divided though
Yeah i was wrong about the compartments and that divided live well I think threw me off. Thanks bud
Good video.
Thanks Bud!
Hey bro cool vid. But a small correction. Those long metal boxes behind the seats are not livewells.. They are storage boxes. Having said that great vid!
Yeah I was totally wrong. Thanks Darrell I appreciate it bud
Thanks
Your welcome Dakota, hope it helped.
Ok, I can’t be the only one that thinks he must be the inspiration for Bubba J!
Yes, he is.
Why didn’t you do the panfish 16’
I need to do that one Terry. I've looked at the heritage classic in a video.
Cool vid .. Im a green jon boat guy myself.. Like to build them for my way of fishin. Those inside are nice, but just a little pricey.
I think the same way, I lean more towards the grizzlies than the trackers. Thanks bud
Does anyone have a feedback on Crestliners? Been doing extensive research on these aluminum boats including Alumacraft out of Arkansas and Cretliners out of Minneapolis but it’s hard to decide. Thanks to who commented on the Mako. Been researching that one too. Gulf fishing and lakes is what I’m looking match up to. Thank you
I havent personally been in a crestline or have gotten to go through them. I believe they are riveted boats. Another one you should look at is Xpress they have some awesome boats as well. Hope that helps bud
The Bass Factory Will definitely look into that. Thank you.
Your welcome
You should review the center consoles
Thats a good idea bud. Thanks Osvaldo
Check out the classic xl
I've been to 2 nearby dealers and still haven't seen one. They are sweet looking little rigs, from the videos I've seen.
the 175 is worth it if you intend to take 4 people for sure and the larger more legit fuel tank, i went alone or with one person most of the time the heritage (160 pretty much) was all you needed in a boat for 2 people, never ran out of gas or even came close thing would run all day on that little tank. i personally found zero need for a trolling motor, the pedal with the cords was always in the way was annoying. i kept the livewell as a cooler just because i dont really keep much besides the last few i need for a tacos. when my buddy would bring his truck load of rods with him it would really annoy me.. had space for 4 rods plus like one or two on each side but thats too many even.. i got a shorter bass rod to use from the drivers seat that was my go to rod then id bring one or two others, but damn my one friend would bring like 12 rods and wow,, so much clutter on the boat. i sold my heritage to finance a move, ill be looking at a 170 pro or 175 . the added person allowance would be nice otherwise anything above the 175 is pretty much just extra carpet and engine size.. the heritage was a speedy little fishing boat i never needed it to go faster.
Those are some awesome
Reasons to consider what you need and what you are happy with. It sounds like the heritage met your needs and I agree with the amount of people being able to go legally. Thanks for you viewpoint bud
@@TBassFactory no problem i hope to one day be back on the lakes with a new tracker. i also want a kitfox bush plane sooo who knows haha