Super User Long Mike Posted August 24, 2014 Super User Posted August 24, 2014 I'd love to try one but understand they are not effective in our timber filled lakes I've fished both Lake Fork and the Housen Bay area of Toledo Bend with my Terrova equipped aluminum boat and have had no problems whatsoever. Quote
Nailbender8usmc Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 In June of this year I sold my 1995 Bass Tracker 18' Tournament Pro, it was a very solid boat and motor combination. Based on that experience I purchased a 2014 Bass Tracker PT175 TXW, I did make several upgrades however. I upgraded the motor to the 75hp Optimax, I upgraded the trolling motor to the 70ftlbs MinnKota, I added Humingbird bow-mounted electronics, I added a Hydrowave unit to the bow, I upgraded the boat to a 24 volt system and I upgraded the onboard battery charger to the MinnKota three bank. I can tell you that I love this boat! I fish a combination of rivers and lakes. The handling and performance of my boat to me is perfect for the rivers and even on those lakes where the water can get quite choppy, this boat slices through the water and does not beat you to death like my 19 year old boat used to do. I have plenty of storage space, especially in my rod locker. Live wells (I have two) have been great, I fish amateur tournaments on a regular basis and I have had no issues with fish kills. So, the bottom line for me is, I upgraded my performance over my old boat, the fishability is great out of this boat and I'm very satisfied with my purchase. You wont catch me talking bad about another manufacturer, I know that a new boat purchase can be a strssful time with all the research you have to do and with all the opinions out there, but I just wanted to share my experience with you in hopes that it helps you makes your decision. Good luck 2 Quote
mad basser Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 I have a crestliner 1700 pro I like it alot motor I would get a 4stroke if not get the evinrude e tec less problems Quote
Sweetale Posted September 10, 2014 Posted September 10, 2014 I have a 2014 RT 178, and love it. I upgraded to a 24 v 70# Edge, and it scoots the boat around with amazing ease. I stayed with the 60 hp 4-stroke Merc, and it treats me really well. GPS 36 mph with two adults and 1/2 tank of gas. I can't even describe the skinny water I've had this boat in, and you would REALLY need to mash it hard into something to get a dent. Great storage, fit/finish, trailer, and customer service with Ranger. Quote
190 Tracker TX Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 My 2013 aluminum Tracker 190TX is exactly the boat I was looking for, and the post you have received are from guys who providing you good advice. One thing you notice after fishing in whatever you decide to purchase is what upgrades will be necessary to deal with certain conditions while on the water; generally it is the equipment and not the boat that requires you attention. I have started to make my upgrades to my Tracker because my boat is a good platform. Check it out! Quote
EmersonFish Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Just saw the video for the 2016 Tracker Pro Team 195 TXW. Sweet looking boat. Max 150hp, 8' 2" wide beam, 8' rod lockers, etc... Quote
190 Tracker TX Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 For those of you that have not seen the 2016 Tracker Pro Team 195 TXW, here is the YouTube link. Quote
LuckyGia Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 It looks sweet. If I were to buy another aluminum boat, this just might be it. My concern is , in big water, it's still going to act like a tin as opposed to a fiberglass. Quote
Joespy Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 A little late to the boards on buying a boat in 2014. I purchased a new 2014 Ranger RT178 in 2015 with an Evinrude Etec 75hp. I was hesitant on the Evinrude but after 75 hours last summer I am so glad I went Etec. Lighter, faster sips the gas. Run 39mph WOT at 5400 rpms. Lowrance Elite HDI5X on the console. (Upgrading to HDS7 GEN3 this spring) 5x at the bow. 80# minn Kota fortrex trolling motor. This boat has been amazing. SS prop with a micro power pole. Great fishing platform. Personally would steer clear of anything tracker. And wouldn't change my decision on this boat. Quote
Super User Further North Posted January 24, 2016 Super User Posted January 24, 2016 On 8/23/2014 at 6:41 AM, bighead said: On 8/23/2014 at 7:30 PM, slonezp said: Oh? My Terrova Ipilot disagrees. This is what I meat by having the proper equipment for the type of fishing that one does. I'd love to try one but understand they are not effective in our timber filled lakes Interesting...what is the reason why they are not supposed to be effective? Quote
PAGreg Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 My guess would be that they just follow a route and doesn't care how many submerged logs it encounters along that route. Quote
Super User Further North Posted January 30, 2016 Super User Posted January 30, 2016 On 1/28/2016 at 7:40 AM, PAGreg said: My guess would be that they just follow a route and doesn't care how many submerged logs it encounters along that route. Why couldn't you stop them as needed? I do that all the time. Quote
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