IMPY03 Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Well I've been looking for a aluminum boat for a couples months now and ended up finding a 1994 V17 for a good price and in great condition. I do have to replace the depth finder and the batteries but other than that its great. The outboard is a 60hp Merc that has been serviced and had the lower unit oil changed, new water pump, and new starter all replaced in 2010. I was just wondering if anyone round here has ever owned this model tracker and what their thoughts are on it. I keep hearing about the Targa Vs being bad about leaking but I'm hoping my boat isn't the same. Quote
Sfritr Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 The V17 will be extremely underpowered with the 60 hp IMO. However, I have heard nothing but good things from that model Quote
IMPY03 Posted January 18, 2011 Author Posted January 18, 2011 The V17 will be extremely underpowered with the 60 hp IMO.However, I have heard nothing but good things from that model Good deal. Yeah the 60hp may not have the top end speed I'd like to have but 30-35 MPH is fine with me in this light of a boat. Quote
Sfritr Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 As long as you can get on pad with full gear and a rider then you are fine. The 60 may struggle with a full load though. You will be happy with the savings on gas and the ability to not be afraid when you hit a stump our log. Especially if gas goes up to over 5.00 a gallon this summer Quote
IMPY03 Posted January 18, 2011 Author Posted January 18, 2011 I know thats right...I don't think I'm going to mind not paying the gas bill I did with my gramp's 175hp glass boat. Quote
Aluma-Bass Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 better get a 9.9 to use in Briery and Sandy! Quote
IMPY03 Posted January 19, 2011 Author Posted January 19, 2011 better get a 9.9 to use in Briery and Sandy! Yeah I don't think thats going to happen...guess I'll have to stick to just using the trolling motor for a while. Good thing about Briery is you don't have to go far to find the fish ;D Quote
cBooms@SML Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 ever go up north to SML? nice boat by the way. wanna post some pics? Quote
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