I have the exact same boat same year everything just a different truck ha ha thanks for the vid nice boat. They are nice to drive and fish and of course take the family out in. 👍
Thanks for the video on test drive. It helped out on some decisions and questions I had. I just purchased the sane boat with the pro xs 175 today and got a good deal on the clearance event going on now that just started a few days ago..I love the dark blue one but ended up with the smoke dark grey.But again thanks for a real video.
The 150 was plenty for fishing Lake Erie unfortunately a tree fell on this boat last year and destroyed it. I replaced it with a 2023 Yamaha 195FSH sport
Thank you! Picking up the 2020 model next week. It only has the 150 anything near or north 40 MPH is fine by me. I upgraded the trolling motor as well with the integrated fish finder.
Glenn Rhodes that’s the one thing I wish I would have done one the beginning was upgrade the trolling with a fish finder. I need one up front for sure!!!
I had the Exact Square Body Chevy Truck, Slod it last winter, Same Color, Same Lift, Same Wheels, Same Steps! When I saw it I was Like OMG!! There's my truck!!
I'm in the market for a 16-17 ft boat. My wife and I like fishing and boating around. We are in Oregon, and every summer, we drive to our cabin in Montana near Flathead lake. I've never owned a boat before, and seeing this video has helped give insight into launching and retrieving it. I'm curious what that black pole on your trailer is used for. Is it just a hand rail to help you up? Subscribed.
nice rig. I have the exact same boat but mines a 2018. this may or may not interest you, but I have the standard 150efi four stroke. I was getting 47mph trimmed pretty much all the way up like you do and was running 6100-6200 rpm. I noticed you were just over 6 k as well. I switched from a 14x18p enertia to a 13.8x20p enertia and trimmed up im actually about 3-4 mph faster than yours is (53mph with the 150), so I picked up about 6 mph. if you went up one pitch I think you would see 55-56 mph, which is no joke in a boat as heavy as ours. these hulls are built like tanks. you might be the type to want everything you can squeeze out of it, or may not see 5 more mph as justification for a $500 prop. super nice rig and thx for the ride brother
about 5600 which just about smack in the middle of my suggested max. I should add, I run with very light loads. 6 rods and couple of trays of artificials (rattle traps etc) , , , , I think they prop these boats to run heavy by folks that might not know how to really trim it out running flat out. im not sure what prop you have or the suggested rpm range of your pro xs, but I think you would see 5-6 mph.
Bryan Carpenter it’s a mercury tempest 17p 6000 is supposed to be max. Can’t remember the range for its best. Have to look it up. I have been thinking about doing an 18 but just a little scared with it being 600$ and there is a chance it may not do much or be really bad for the motor. Then I’m back to where I started 600$ less. One day I’ll pull trigger
well, my max rpm is 5800 and I was tickling 6100. if you do ever move on a new prop, go with the enertia. its not only designed for heavier boats, but its made from mercurys new x7 alloy. google it. its 30% stronger for flex than conventional stainless and 50% more abrasion and shear strength. this means thinner blades can be used in similar pitches compared to stainless. I would need to know your diameter to suggest one with confidence, but now I think you would pick up more speed than I first thought (with an x7 enertia) let me know your diameter, and I will suggest a enertia, then you run it by mercury in Wisconsin. they are easy to get ahold of and super great to deal with. it definitely wont hurt your motor if you stay within your suggested rpm range. I would be thrilled to help you pick one. jeez, you could see 7 even 8 mph.
Thx for the video. I'm thinking about picking up a 2021 Targa V18. How has the new wench worked since the last one broke on you? Hopefully it was just a fluke. Thx
I’m about to buy this boat at bass pro shop here in Alaska. Got approved for the loan. I think it should do good in Whittier and seward for halibut and salmon as well as the lakes around here for lake trout and char
matanuska high Honestly I think you will be really impressed. It handles water very well and sure there are a few things I want to improve but overall I have no complaints
I am looking at getting this same exact boat. Would you recommend getting the 200HP motor? I know you almost got to 50 MPH with just you and gear. I am not a tournament fisherman. Just want something I can casually fish with and take the family out on so my little ones can tube and be comfortable on.
William Koch I would spend the extra 2 or 3 grand for it. My 175 has plenty of torque to pull tubes or skis. And plenty fast enough for me. Sure more horsepower is always better but I have been running it for 3 months now and not one time said I wish I would have gotten the 200.
the boat is rated for a 200hp. Ask your dealer if you can get the boat with out a Mercury and go with a Evinrude 200hp H.O. The H.O version is actually almost a 220HP engine.
I'm curious, you said the speedometer doesn't work. That's a new boat, did they fix it? I'm looking at a Targa but saw some other problems like that with other RU-vid channels. Making me think the Targa may have electronic issues, or is it just Tracker problems?
k9mick121 so i forgot to ask about it when I took my boat in for service but did call after the fact to see if it would cost me anything. They did say it is covered under warranty and that the speedo is measured by water speed through a jet. It is prob plugged. But I use the speed on my depth finder. It is gps and super accurate. I wouldn’t let the speedo keep you from buying what you want.
What RPM do you usually cruise at just going spot to spot? I have the 150 stock 4-stroke on mine and she seems to settle nicely at about 4400/4500 for me around 32-33 mph with gear and crew.
Russell Sands power wise no problem. But it has a 5.0L what does suck is the suspension. It really bounces the truck often. But my buddy pulled it with his 2012 ram 1500 and truck didn’t move going down the highway. So if your pulling long distance I would recommend bigger truck or smaller boat. Anything less than an hour away a would say you be fine. I think the boat tow weight is about 4000 lb.
vivalosdoors yes. First 2 hours adjusting rpm between 3000 and 4500. Every 10 min full throttle for no more than 1 min. After the 2 hours continuing to vary rpm but if you go full throttle do not hold it longer than 5 min. Once you have put 10 hours on the motor doing that procedure the motor will be officially broke in. Let me know if you have any more questions
Hi. I’m looking at picking up a 2010 v18 targa but it came factory with a 115. Wondering what your thought is on a 115 on this boat compared to yours with a 175.
I honestly could not give you great advice on that. My 175 does really good at getting the boat out of the water and runs about 48mph. Does well pulling a tube. But a 115 might be fine with cruising and fishing but pulling anything I would imagine it would be to weak. Honestly don’t know though.
@@8michael7 all good. Thank you for your honest answer. If I can touch upwards of 40mph I’d be happy. If I do buy it I’d definitely keep my eyes open for a 150-200 hp motor to upgrade it eventually
Yes I do still have the boat. I have made a video about every issue I have had with it. As to quality it has been a couple few issues with it but nothing crazy. Biggest mechanical has been trailer. Overall opinion I like the boat very much and it works perfect size and capability wise for me and my family.
Also, I made a set of hitch mudflaps, i started getting rock pits in the paint like crazy and bought a windshield cover. Great review though, mines a 2017 and was looking to trade it in but might keep it around. They are still pretty similar.
do you use the poles they give you with the boat cover?..the reason I ask is because I can't seem to get the cover to fit over the back corners very well...
Paul Provan I can and used them but very rare. I use my seat on this back deck most of the time. The poles are adjustable. Twist them to make them taller or shorter so the cover fits. Hope that helps.
@@8michael7 so this cover that comes with the boat is a decent travel cover then?..that's what I was told at the dealer...does it blow all around at 70 mph on the interstate?..I just got a 2021 targa 18 yesterday.
Paul Provan mmm I have traveled to Arkansas 10 hrs 3 times and Minnesota twice 12 hours. It has taken a beating but still is holding up. So if you can travel without it will last longer. But whatever you do do not travel with your flip up seats up and cover on. The footing will tear a hole in the cover which I had to send back and they patched.
Mr. DIY how to painting welding fabrication mmm I have fished 5 people jigging and 4 casting for bass and can manage pretty well but fishing 2 in the front would be pretty tight I think
@@mr.diyhowtopaintingwelding4479 the front on the trackers are WAY to small. look at the same size alumacraft competitor 185. great lay out compared. the tracker is a heavier boat and will handle the great lakes alittle better imo.
Kick ass THRASHER! The boats lookin gud. By the way some people cant and you certainly can (back up your trail1l3. effortless). Good job! Whats your favorite mode on the fishfinder. Bio
Ha Thanks for the words. on the fishfinder I keep it split between the 2D sonar and the down imaging. Doing that allows me to confirm what I am seeing between the 2
@@8michael7 i currently have a 19' glasstream bass boat with a 150 mariner and can get 200 miles on a 35 gallon tank hoping it will get that or better thanks for the info
So with my 175hp through the entire week I burned about 32 gallons of fuel. My trip says I went 177 miles the whole week. Now for probably at least 100-120 of the miles involved pulling a tube. hope this info helps.
Tariq Khan oh man that’s a real good question. In June I am going to be running it hard for 2 weeks straight. I’ll try to figure it out. I feel like the fuel economy is pretty good though.
