TRACKER PRO 170 - 3 YEAR REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 25 июн 2023
- This is my 4th season on my 2020 Tracker Pro 170. I go over everything - GOOD AND BAD!
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Awesome review. I have been thinking about getting a Pro 170 and you are the only one on youtube who consistently upload videos about the boat. You have earned yourself a subscriber, keep up the great work.
Much love my friend! I appreciate it big time! I hope you buy it and love it as much as I do! Keep me posted if you would! Cheers! #PuffDaddysUnite
This is why i do my own maintenance... Shop time, shop cost, shop delays, etc. sales and service/support isnthe same in all industries. I try ny best to not need them after purchasing. I know this alone has kept me happy over the years.
Yeah, it’s definitely something that I am going to be looking into at the end of this coming season when I will need to do my routine maintenance again. Also, I haven’t seen your name in a long time my friend, but I used to watch your old videos and I’m gonna check your channel out again. You’ve been around for a long long time. It’s good to know you are still doing your thing my friend. Much love to you.
not eveyone has a shop or the knowledge you gotta really think these younger gernations dont have fathers or shop class no one ever put a wrench in their hand
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@@TheNorthwestWind Let's talk, i'll buy your boat >>> Let's go !
Not for sale lol
Thank you for this awesome preview. I’m looking to buy a new boat. Take care
I hope you buy a Pro 170 and love it! Cheers and good luck my friend!
Very sorry for your troubles. Hey don't worry what other people may say or think about your feelings on the boat and service. It's your baby and I am also one who believes in keeping things clean and tidy. If you take care of it you ensure it will last longer and look better! Tight lines, be safe, and most of all HAVE FUN!
Amen! Had more issues today on a friend's boat - due to ignorance and ignoring glaring and obvious issues! Cut our day wayyyyyyy short! Do it as best as you can, and thats all you can do! Cheers my friend! #PuffDaddysUnite
Yeah! You’re just another customer. They are there just to make a paycheck. It is sad!
Yeah, it’s all fun and games until somebody complains. It’s funny to me that they sent me a review to fill out and I left my thoughts and negative remarks and they called me within the hour lol.
@@TheNorthwestWind I totally believe that.
And asked me the same questions, got the same answers @@NoBody-vs3lm
Great information. Very helpful. I bought my tracker pro 170 used, 5 years old, outside of the warranty; I rely on a GREAT local service company for the various issues that do come up. And no 6 week wait for service (thank God!). Honestly, these are "cheap" boats for a reason: lots of stuff will need to be replaced. Right around year 5, the pads on the will trailer go, and the weld on the cheaply made trailer may fail, like mine, had an after market winch system bolted (not welded on). Honestly, I wish I had bought one a bit older (7+ years), so *everything* that *could* fail, did so, but on someone else's dime! Still, a good (not great) boat for the money. Happy overall.
I love mine, doing my best to maintain it
Good review. I highly recommended using your pfd when on the water. I work on work boats, its saved many a life.
Good advice my friend!
Man, I've got to tell you. That might be the most helpful and honest review I've ever heard! I felt like I was sitting with one of my best buds. I love when people speak in clear and concise language......matter of fact language....rapid fire language.
I want to buy one and you covered everything in such streamlined fashion that I have no questions. That was a wealth of information without becoming boring and feeling bla blah blah...and all off the hip. Captivating, to say the the least.
I believe this is the first review I've ever given at 46 and i watch a lot of youtube reviews. That should tell you something.
Thank you and I want to support you!
Where do I do I get one of those shirts?
Much love for the kind words! I really appreciate it! Unfortunately - the company that makes these shirts is long gone
Thanks for this video, I thought I was alone! I'd like to share my story. I too bought a brand new (1st time boat owner) pro 170 in April, 2022 from Cabela's and I definitely would NOT 1. buy another tracker (or any boat made by white River manufacturer) or 2. buy any boat from Cabela's. I don't even know where to begin, so I'll just list everything out and try to keep it short. Metal shavings everywhere, just no pride in quality or workmanship. NOTHING is waterproof! Within the first year, water got into the trim switch - needed replacing. Later that year, again water corroded the ignition switch - replaced. Next year, the horn switch died - replaced. I don't know what my next boat will be, but definitely not one from Cabela's or anything in the white River Marine company. I did opt for the same viny cover the carpet - that was definitely one of my better decisions. I really pimped my ride out. Lots and lots of customizations. Virtually nothing is stock. Notably, I removed all the original electronics, I have 4 lithium batteries, 1 small agm starter battery, I added a float switch to the bilge pump, replaced the trolling motor, added Bluetooth stereo. And lots more! Now, it's a decent boat. Anyway, thanks again. Replace your horn switch! 😊
Funny, you mentioned that, there were metal shavings all over the inside of mine as well. I did not recall until you just reminded me. And my horn has gone out twice already. I just gave up on it. I love the boat so much, but I do tend to agree and have my opinions which you have seen. I have some other reviews on this boat since I bought it, including when I first brought her home so if you, think you are alone, you are not
Wow thanks . My son and I have been pondering about getting the same boat but after seeing this that's a NEGATIVE 😮 customer service is everything regardless of what's going on .
Get the boat, trust me. Just make sure the service folk arent a bunch of kevins
that sounds like all marine mechanics in general...always busy...dont care about fixing your issue...only care about selling motors. glad to see the channel still going. I had a 15hp in the shop last year April-August ruined the summer
I had it in the shop last year too for weeks, for the kill switch replacement, which didnt solve the problem. Frustrating. Seems to be working fine now though, knock on wood. #PuffDaddysUnite
That's not been my experience at all. At big retailers like Cabela's sure, but usually the local boat shops care about their reputation and provide excellent service. Now it may take a long time to get to them because they don't have the staff some of the bigger shops do, but it isn't because they don't care. They care more than anyone because word of mouth travels quick where I am at and they aren't the only local boat shop.
Totally agree and I already have somebody lined up for once my warranty expires. I still have another 18 months left so even if it sucks, majorly, which it has every time, I’m still gonna take it where it will be fixed for free until I am forced to pay out of pocket, at which point waiting will not be an issue because I will have peace of mind, knowing it is not a giant corporation who only cares about profit margin
That really makes me not want a Tracker boat! But the prices are so affordable. Would you not recommend the boat itself because of the greed? Or would a used one would be better if buying a Tracker you think? I can totally see Bass Pro not caring about maintenance, they want to make big profits.
@@TheNorthwestWind
Its not the boat - I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY BOAT AND EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. Its just getting issues resolved, and when the warranty = free fix - Im always going to go free, but that comes with their marine service which I feel has done me dirty careless a few times now @@davecfishing7907
Honest review! 🙏
We do our best! #PuffDaddysUnite
It would take them 6wks to put air in a tire at BPS/Cabela's.. Nice review!
You arent lying! Thanks for the kind words! #PuffDaddysUnite
Wow glad I searched Tracker Reviews before buying one. Dodged a bullet I guess, good luck in the future.
I dont want to make you think theyre not worth buying, you heard me say I absolutely love mine! Just had that electrical issue
@@TheNorthwestWind I think for someone who fishes as much as I do(a lot lol)theyre worth buying if you are willing to add and upgrade a lot of stuff, and most of the countless videos on them I see are people addressing the inadequacies through spending thousands on upgrades.
I made my decision to build my own (been customizing boats for my entire life, was also a Carolina Skiff builder back in the 90s assembling and customizing them for a local dealer)with a almost new 18' bare Sea Ark hull and new 60hp Mercjet, then Ill design and build my decks and do all my own wiring...aiming at 22-24k with a 1800$ continental galvanized trailer that wont rust out in the saltwater.
The Bass Pro sales staff didnt like me paying cash either and copped an attitude as soon as I mentioned it.
Wishing you tight lines and no more issues with your boat!!
Sounds like an awesome build, I hope its amazing for you! Cheers and tight lines my friend!!!! @@artlife6210
I just put a IX3 motor guide on my 17 Keywest 24volt Lifpo4 ( $234 ,amazon) is not expensive and I would check where you could fit the battery on small boats be in mind where you're weight is and how the boat going to jump on plane , for example you throw 3 group 24 size lead acid batteries on the stern that's going to impact you with a jet drive and only 50hp
good call
Good review, Subbed...
Hope you get one!
Ive had mine for 3 years. 0 issues.
Its definitely a hearty boat!
great video i feel your pain. ultimately shit happens. great boat.
It truly is a great boat. This was not intended to degrade the boat, more, so just the continued crap service I received.
I’m a Tracker owner myself. Sorry about what you went through. I have the Bass Tracker Classic XL. Right off the bat, I noticed paint splatter on some of my motor parts. I don’t think that’s normal. Going on my second year of ownership the back seats have broken off. Have you had issues with this? May consider becoming a member of the tracker group. Thanks again.
No issues with the seats, but def some quirky stuff as I mentioned in the video. They are on the lower end of "nice" boats - but if you take care of them and have a tiny bit of handy dandy acumen - they are exactly what we want! I dont regret my purchase at all
I pick up my new tracker 190 this Saturday from the same dealer as you. Now that I've seen this it makes me worry about their service.
Avon? Feel free to IG message me or email me and we can chat. Info in video descriptions
Hey man!.. I like your boat! You should keep it! tracker boats are nice! my dad's got one! I'm from Ohio too Bro! I'm near Canton and Akron Area! I love going up to Cleveland, Ohio!
Love it. We will have had it for four years already next month and no plans to get rid of it.
@@TheNorthwestWind Good man!
Yessir! Cant wait for spring!
I'm super interested in getting one of these Tracker 170s to replace my current older 175 TXW, only because I have a lot of smaller shallow rivers near me and they offer the 60/40 jet on the 170s now. My only hang up is I would want a 24v trolling motor on one and it doesn't look like there is enough room for 3 batteries unless the there is room for a 24v lithium in place of 2 lead batteries.
So they do make larger thrust 12volts. But ya - unless you want an additional 12v in the bow - I would just bite the bullet and add the 24v to replace the two 12's. Im not sure what Im going to do yet.
@@TheNorthwestWind I had a Motorguide 46ft-lbs on my current boat and switched to a 65ft-lbs 24v Minn Kota and it made all the difference in both maneuverability and longevity during the day.
@@moguy1973 Yessir! I believe that! I had a 55 on my old and much lighter boat, it was OVERKILL - and I loved it. Im probably going to upgrade over the winter
I have the same boat. You can install 3 batteries in the original location.
Just converted to 24 volt for 80lb thrust Kota Fortrexx.
Waaaaay better then stock edge 45.
Thnx
What “local” bass pro? My local one is Avon which is a 55 minute drive for me. I was looking at buying this same boat.
Buy the boat, trust me. I love mine so much. Also, Avon. Be careful, just have to be honest.
You can get spot lock/gps trolling motor in 12 volt. I have Minn kota Terranova 55. spot lock on river is a game changer
Dang! I didnt realize that! Im going to look at it now!!!!1 GOOD CALL #PuffDaddysUnite
I didnt know that I thought only 24 thats bad ass
Same! Helpful
i lean toward these boats because of simplicity but i constantly hear about sensors and electrical? should i buy 1?
Tomorrow is actually the four year anniversary of when I brought it home so going into my fifth season here, I absolutely love it. Most of the issues are small and more just annoying than anything. Knock on wood. I definitely recommend it. This was more geared toward the service that I received versus the actual boat itself because every issue that needed fixed was something so simple that it’s even more annoying that it took this much effort and time to get it done correctly.
Did they actually replace any parts? Sounds like you had a bad contact in your EKS.
They replaced the killswitch and ignition and it seemed to solve everything
I really like my Pro 170, but the trolling motor isn’t my favorite. It has plenty of power, but personally I have no use for the foot control.
What dont you like about the foot pedal?
Hows the boat holding up besides maintenance and wear n tear
Ive used it over 70 days already, and she seems to be tried and true *knock wood
Good review 👍
Thamk you my friend! I appreciate it! #PuffDaddysUnite
Would you spend 11 grand on that same boat today with the 115hp merc, and upgraded trolling and electronics barely used?
Very much so. Except I will always have a jet drive, so the answer is no but to answer your question the answer is yes.
@TheNorthwestWind I believe the jet part is added? Or is the motor designed from scratch to have the jet on the end. I have seen the jet part for sale but didn't look into it. Many jet outboards on market place.
If you’re buying the 115 and it has a prop on it, you buy the lower end conversion kit for the jet. Not sure what they run these days with the newer mercury, but you can get it online and then have somebody install it. Keep in mind - when you buy the motor with a prop you get higher horsepower than what you actually get with the jet drive. With a 115, and the jet conversion you will probably be running about 95 is still more than enough, especially for a 17 foot boat. I’m thinking about powering mine next year to an 80 jet I have right now and I still do 30 miles an hour, but I would like to rip even faster.
Bass Pro Shop has the worst after the sale service of all boat dealers. I bought a Tracker , but I bought it from an independent dealer. Their service has been superb so.far. I will never buy a boat from Bass Pro. In fact, I don't like to buy anything from Bass Pro. Their prices are higher than most fishing supply stires except Dicks.
you said it best brother
overall it seems like a nice boat; not sure how it would do inshore fishing in the gulf.
Gulf is usually flat, no?
The flooring is definitely worth the upgrade
10000%
But it always looks discolored
No it does not
@@TheNorthwestWind looks like it in The videos I’ve seen,including this one. to be fair I’ve never seen a used one in person. Does it get hot?
To your eye, thats all you. To me, it looks as is and cleans so easily. Does not get hot and is not slippery at all. Super nice@@westonmavis6566
genrealy speaking other shops and vedors do warrnety work ???
not sure
Will you take me fishing for walleye in October when the Indians are playing you got a beautiful boat I'll bring the snacks???
I suppose, why not #PuffDaddysUnite
I see the problem here isn't so much the boat, it had one reoccurring issue the dealer keeps absolutely shafting you on with their inability to fix. I am getting a 170 this week and I am trying to be realistic that it is about as budget as budget gets, and that it will probably need work here and there.
I’m literally going into my fifth season on her as we speak. And you are 100% correct, it was something so simple and so annoying that it was even more annoying that it took so much time and stress to get it solved. It was not the boat. Anything that is mechanical by nature will have issues at some point, as long as you maintain it, and don’t abuse it to the best of your ability, it will treat you as well as you treat it. This was just simple negligence, and, take the easy way to try and just keep the customer happy when in reality the fact that they overlooked and just acted like nothing was wrong each time I brought it back made it even worse. There are other issues. I also had taking my boat there for other odds and ends that I did not even mention in this video. The boat is awesome and I love everything about it. I wouldn’t even consider it the budget of budget. It’s a nice solid boat for a nice solid price. Congrats on your purchase, I know you will love it.
@@TheNorthwestWind Thank you, I'm sure I will! Upgrading from an old jon boat that just had a trolling motor to put around small lakes. This will be a massive upgrade for me!
I guarantee you will love it. Let me know what you think. Once you get her on the water.
Just got my 170 today.. so we will see how it goes
Congratulations my friend. Please follow up with me and let me know. My email is in the description of each video, so is my Instagram. If you have any questions or want to chat about the boat, hit me up for sure. You will love it I guarantee.
The boot prints is messed up
Yeah, that honestly upset me more than anything
as for buying again I would buy a Skeeter if i wanted a bass boat and I would buy one 5 years old in good shape buying a new is futile do to new boats have just as many issues as old boats, unless your going Taylor made stuff like a freeman, contender or something where you're going to pay through the ass no matter what you buy
I bought a new boat so every issue is my own, not some bobby "worked on it" for its lifetime until my ownership
Cabelas here in Denver (Lone Tree) has absolutely horrible customer service. I will never go there again.
Sorry to hear that.
I work at that Cabela's. Would you like me to show a MGR your video? I work the gun counter there. Maybe if one of the upper MGRs saw your vid It might help you in the future.
Do as you wish, my friend. This video was not intended to slander anyone by any means - just an honest overall review of my 3+ years with the boat. I appreciate the concern! For what its worth - Mike Rowe is a good guy and was always pleasant to deal with, but he's not the one responsible for fixing the issues. #PuffDaddysUnite
@@TheNorthwestWind I don't wanna show them unless you want me to. I don't have a horse in the race. Only wish I have is to try to help you in some way.
@@jimmymesler2134 I truly dont care one way or another since its under warranty and I didnt pay anything. I just wish they wouldve moved faster and with urgency since it was a repeat issue (3-4x). Also I dont feel like they are severely thorough and give the boats the TLC that the owners deserve. I could make a video based on my previous experiences alone, lol. Is what it is, but I definitely cant say that I would gladly take my boat back there once the warranty is up.
@@TheNorthwestWind If you don't care then I don't care. Was just trying to help but have a good one and tight lines and I hope your issues with your boat get resolved no matter where you take it. have a good one.
@@jimmymesler2134 Thanks brother! I really appreciate the support! Nice to know that someone there actually cares
Captain? What are you the captain of? LOL
Of my boat, my brother
You ever seen a mechanic's own car, LOL...
Nope, but I’m assuming it’s a POS?
OVERKILL is always better.. always over over plan.
lol what?
@@TheNorthwestWind I just meant that if you plan ahead for issues most of the time there won't be any.
@@gewglesux true that
@@TheNorthwestWind Sorry, I got what i was trying to say all backwards.. Tell me besides cost what's the reason to go Tin VS Glass? maint?
@@gewglesux weight and durability
Dudes bitching about cabelas not the boat
Yess!
Same thing could happen with a new car, shit happens, don't be such a crybaby. It's under warranty, could be way worse.
Don’t be such a crybaby? Get over yourself. Being treated like crap and not a priority at a place where you spent over $20,000, I can cry every day for a year and you have no say.
@@TheNorthwestWind🤣🤣🤣 you tell that dumb bimbo
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Amen my friend! #PuffDaddysUnite