You can get a aluminum ranger for that price. Only thing i dont like about tracker is the thin aluminum they use and you can see the welds through the paint. Take a look at lowe boats, lund, aluma craft. Keep the videos going👍
Yeah thats true. I think alot of people get them from bass pro because it is just a little easier being a bigger store. They are still good boats, but it can be a little tougher finding those ranger aluminum rigs. I've been wanting to check one out. Your right on about those trackers.
Bought the 2021 non tournament edition and down graded to a 115. Which allowed me the cash to upgrade to a garmin force. There are a few manufacturing items that needed to be taken care of. Have had it a couple of months now and fairly pleased with it. The live well overflow hoses are not routed correctly, this will cause your live well to overflow. You’ll need to reroute those, and I wish I had got the dual axel trailer just for piece of mind. It is a very smooth running boat on the water, pleased with that.
Looked at one this past week at Cabela’s. Great features. Motor with a strong history of durability & performance (esp for this size rig). The one I looked at had ability to have 1 or 2 seats up front pedestal mounted. The alweld feature is great. The breakaway trailer tongue one some models is a help
The only thing I didn't like about my tracker is the narrow front. But I only use mine for the river. I like my nitro little bit better cause it's got more room to move around on the front. But the weight difference isn't that far apart. The only thing I didn't like about aluminum haul is there noisy.
well at 75yrs old, not going to fish at tournaments any time soon, you think? but this is a good all around good fishing boat. not 50k so I may get this anyways. 32k not bad.
Hi Harold I also am 75 I still have my 19 96 stratos had the Earth to buy a new boat I figured I'd be dead before I got it paid off but I still fish tournaments just have to have a younger guy up front to run the trolling motor and it helped load the boat so go for it also have a 16 ft grizzly tracker with a 50 horse jet motor on it that I run shallow water and duck hunt out of
I decided to wait a year then prices went even crazier so I have 2 boats a 15 ft Jon boat with a jet ski engine and a 1979 tracker heritage classic 1 year from the original year.
Went To the Tracker Boat center in Shakopee. Mn. to look at a used boat. It was crap so I looked at a new boat. They emailed me a quote including taxes and all fees along with a credit app. I filled out the app online overnight and went to the dealer at 8am when they open. They said the price went up overnight $1,505.00. They don't want to honor their own written quote that's less than 24 hours old. Then at 5pm I get a call and email saying...OOOOPs. Its the 2022's that went up in price not the 2021's. still want the boat? UMMMMMMMMMMM.
I believe it bud, that stinks they made that mistake. There is a shortage in aluminum and the boats are in backorder. If you don't want the boat they will have no problem getting rid of it. There is a supply and demand problem right now.
Check out Xpress, vexus, avid, a few others in that price range. I'm probably going to settle on a H18BASS from xpress. Smaller gas tank on them is the main complaint.
@@TBassFactory dealer network too, should factor in. I'd like to check on the avid, just because the faulkner's have been building boats for years. But the closest dealer is too far away. I'm torn between the H18 with a 115, or a X18 with a 150.
They do, but they are solid and don’t have that hollow metal feel that some (not all) with aluminum decks have. I wouldn’t let this be the deciding factor but that’s just my .02.
I have to "knock on wood", my 1999 Pro Team 175 has done okay. I was concerned about the wood deck but doesn't appear to be a problem so far. Just wish the beam was wider, I think it's 75" whereas newer ones are more.
I bought the 2019 version. Very fun boat. Plenty of room for fishing and storage as well as an easy tow.
Yeah it is a nice boat. I bet that thing is super fun out on the water. You got yourself a nice boat brian.
You can get a aluminum ranger for that price. Only thing i dont like about tracker is the thin aluminum they use and you can see the welds through the paint. Take a look at lowe boats, lund, aluma craft. Keep the videos going👍
Yeah thats true. I think alot of people get them from bass pro because it is just a little easier being a bigger store. They are still good boats, but it can be a little tougher finding those ranger aluminum rigs. I've been wanting to check one out. Your right on about those trackers.
Bought the 2021 non tournament edition and down graded to a 115. Which allowed me the cash to upgrade to a garmin force. There are a few manufacturing items that needed to be taken care of. Have had it a couple of months now and fairly pleased with it. The live well overflow hoses are not routed correctly, this will cause your live well to overflow. You’ll need to reroute those, and I wish I had got the dual axel trailer just for piece of mind. It is a very smooth running boat on the water, pleased with that.
Dang you hot a nice setup. That sounds like a perfect fishing boat
Looked at one this past week at Cabela’s. Great features. Motor with a strong history of durability & performance (esp for this size rig). The one I looked at had ability to have 1 or 2 seats up front pedestal mounted. The alweld feature is great. The breakaway trailer tongue one some models is a help
Yeah they are all around great boats. You made alot of great points about them.
@Derek William yup, been watching on flixzone for since november myself :D
These videos are awesome keep up the good work man
Thanks bud
You can order with the tandem axle option...it’s about $1450 upgrade or very close to it.
Really? I think that would be worth it and add that little piece of mind being stranded somewhere.
The only thing I didn't like about my tracker is the narrow front. But I only use mine for the river. I like my nitro little bit better cause it's got more room to move around on the front. But the weight difference isn't that far apart. The only thing I didn't like about aluminum haul is there noisy.
Yeah they can be noisy and those front ends on the trackers are a little narrow.
I like the the layout of that boat but I went for the Crestliner XF189
I havent seen a Crestline but I know they make great boats. How are you liking your overall?
I've looked at the XF189 online and the Crestliner catalog, it looks really good. Can't wait to see one in person!
195s with 150s are running 60-63 mph before jack plate and high performance prop 💜
That’s pretty good. That’s one of the reasons I like the 195s. Good power and lightweight.
I'd probably go with the non-toeunament edition sink could add my choice of sonar/chartplotter...
Yeah that tournament edition is nice but not sure if everyone needs that one
well at 75yrs old, not going to fish at tournaments any time soon, you think? but this is a good all around good fishing boat. not 50k so I may get this anyways. 32k not bad.
It’s a super nice boat Harold. If you wanted to do tournaments you would have a good boat for getting out there and competing.
Hi Harold I also am 75 I still have my 19 96 stratos had the Earth to buy a new boat I figured I'd be dead before I got it paid off but I still fish tournaments just have to have a younger guy up front to run the trolling motor and it helped load the boat so go for it also have a 16 ft grizzly tracker with a 50 horse jet motor on it that I run shallow water and duck hunt out of
So it's a 2yr old video. What boat did you go with?
I decided to wait a year then prices went even crazier so I have 2 boats a 15 ft Jon boat with a jet ski engine and a 1979 tracker heritage classic 1 year from the original year.
@@TBassFactory I was thinking about getting the Mako ProSkuff17 w/ the 75hp Merc. But not I'm leaning more towards the Tracker 195TXW
Went To the Tracker Boat center in Shakopee. Mn. to look at a used boat. It was crap so I looked at a new boat. They emailed me a quote including taxes and all fees along with a credit app. I filled out the app online overnight and went to the dealer at 8am when they open. They said the price went up overnight $1,505.00. They don't want to honor their own written quote that's less than 24 hours old. Then at 5pm I get a call and email saying...OOOOPs. Its the 2022's that went up in price not the 2021's. still want the boat? UMMMMMMMMMMM.
I believe it bud, that stinks they made that mistake. There is a shortage in aluminum and the boats are in backorder. If you don't want the boat they will have no problem getting rid of it. There is a supply and demand problem right now.
Check out Xpress, vexus, avid, a few others in that price range. I'm probably going to settle on a H18BASS from xpress. Smaller gas tank on them is the main complaint.
Yes sir, that is an awesome choice. I have looked at those boats and xpress makes some great boats.
@@TBassFactory dealer network too, should factor in. I'd like to check on the avid, just because the faulkner's have been building boats for years. But the closest dealer is too far away. I'm torn between the H18 with a 115, or a X18 with a 150.
X18 does look good, not too bad a price
Needs a jackplate add on
Yes a jackplate would make
That boat so much more versatile
Only thing I hate is trackers uses wood with deck
Do they really I thought it was all aluminum
They do, but they are solid and don’t have that hollow metal feel that some (not all) with aluminum decks have. I wouldn’t let this be the deciding factor but that’s just my .02.
I have to "knock on wood", my 1999 Pro Team 175 has done okay. I was concerned about the wood deck but doesn't appear to be a problem so far.
Just wish the beam was wider, I think it's 75" whereas newer ones are more.
That same boats up to $36,735 now.
Yeah it’s crazy how much they have gone up
I would only travel with tandem axle. In case of blow out you can be accident free.
Yeah thats one of the things that makes me nervous with a single axle.
I’m not crazy about the floor covering. It looks cheap.
Yeah, a lo t of other flooring options that would be better.