First Boat & Have a Budget

[elway1983]

Thoughts on entry level Trackers verses Crestliner and Lowe? Thanks

[Jig Man]

They are several levels up from the entry level Tracker which will be under powered with a cheap trolling motor and electronics.

[desmobob]

I picked a Tracker Pro170 as my first.  It is literally ready to drive away from the dealer and go fish; just load your tackle, fill up the fuel tank and throw on a PFD.  When I picked it up, the boat and trailer were registered, stickers were on... everything was done and it really was ready to hit the water.

 

It may be entry-level, but it gets you started with a low price and no fussing around buying and mounting a sonar, trolling motor, etc.

 

I upgraded the sonar fairly soon, but I just now replaced the trolling motor after six seasons of use.

 

I really have no complaints with this boat.

[elway1983]

I think that's why Tracker is so popular easy to finance, and ready to go. But looking the options on same footage of boat between Lowe and Crestliner, the Tracker seems out classed.

[Jig Man]

27 minutes ago, desmobob said:

I picked a Tracker Pro170 as my first.  It is literally ready to drive away from the dealer and go fish; just load your tackle, fill up the fuel tank and throw on a PFD.  When I picked it up, the boat and trailer were registered, stickers were on... everything was done and it really was ready to hit the water.

 

It may be entry-level, but it gets you started with a low price and no fussing around buying and mounting a sonar, trolling motor, etc.

 

I upgraded the sonar fairly soon, but I just now replaced the trolling motor after six seasons of use.

 

I really have no complaints with this boat.

Thousands of people have done the same thing.  They are made for first time buyers.

[elway1983]

I would agree first time buyer boat but for same price or less you get more with Crestliner and Lowe.

 

[desmobob]

3 minutes ago, elway1983 said:

I would agree first time buyer boat but for same price or less you get more with Crestliner and Lowe.

 

Then why are you asking?  

[elway1983]

I was hoping to find people that have or had entry level Crestliner or Lowe. I wasn't attempting to bash his Tracker.

[gunsinger]

I have a Lowe Stinger 175C. It was pretty much ready to go on day one when I picked it up.

 

My only regret is the TM. It seems underpowered.  Also, it lacked electronics on the bow. 

[GaryH]

7 hours ago, elway1983 said:

Thoughts on entry level Trackers verses Crestliner and Lowe? Thanks

Make a list of everything you must have on the boat to make you happy. Then price the different boats and see which ones suit your budget. That usually narrows it down to what you want/need.

Good luck on your purchase and make sure you post some pics. ?

[Glenn]