I have a 2016 with a 90HP motor. We’ve had that boat out on some really rough water. From Lake Michigan off Illinois where I live, to the Gulf of Mexico off Ft. Meyers, she’s handled it all.
I bought one of these in 2021. Love it. I will say that if you fish all day, the trolling battery doesn't last long enough. Might be better to go to Lithium, double battery or a 24V system for trolling.
I have this exact boat, just the 2022 year model with a 75 hp. Added 2 more batteries for 24v trolling motor and an another battery for auxiliary graphs. Swapped 42lb power drive for 70lb power drive with I-pilot. So far I have no complaints with the boat. Long days on big water Muskie fishing and this boat has done everything i have needed it to do. A few expensive upgrades and I’m still not even close to what a brand new Lund, ranger etc costs. Very happy with it so far. Great video as well.
I like the 75HP. I get about 37 mph with just me and gear in my boat. Changed out to a 4 blade spitfire. Lost about 1 mph top end but my hole shot is awesome. Overall I’m happy with the 75.
@GrantPeterson-ek9ew yeah, they want about 3k more for the 90hp. I figured I could use the extra money for upgrades. It's just me and the wife anyway. Mostly used for smaller lakes in New Mexico. Thanks for your reply.
I love your videos, and I appreciate you, jumping in these boats and walking through them and explaining everything that’s in them. My brother-in-law and I are looking for a used boat to hit some of the lakes and rivers in Missouri but inflation has definitely keep us from pulling the trigger.
Excellent video man. I just ordered mine and I think my family and I will enjoy it big time. This will be my first boat. Yes, price is up there especially when you start adding things that you would like such as a better fish finder, etc but man you live once and if you can swing it, do it. You only live once. Keep up the great work man.
I think that’s awesome! If you have done all of the pros and cons and that’s what you want. You deserve that boat for yourself. That is a super nice boat and you are gonna love it.
No question about it here, awesome video. also it's a great one too. I just literally got done ordering those one inch charlie brewers crappie slider grubs and the colors I ordered are white chartreuse tail, chartreuse black orange tail and chartreuse glitter. Can't wait to get the men. I can use some for Crappie, trout and panfish.
Just got an add the other day and they had the 2023 Tracker Bass Tracker Classic XL with a 50hp merc for $16,900 which I though was a pretty good deal. Tried to talk my wife into it but she said no because I already have 2 boats lol
New boats have gone way up in 20 years. I bought a new 2002 Tracker 16 foot Pro Angler boat with 25hp motor and trailer from Bass Pro in Grapevine Texas back in the spring of 2002 for $8,800. Financed for five years. I keep it in my garage, towed it from DFW to Lake Vermilion Minnesota about six times now, on my fourth set of tires, motor (Mercury 25EL two cycle) runs great. It is riveted and sturdy. If you are looking for a good used boat, my model is really good. Of course, I am not selling mine.
That comes to almost $50,000 for a stripped down, no frills, aluminum boat. You'll need a decent trolling motor and good graphs - so add another $10,000.
Is there a boat dealer ship that sell seaark catfish boats near if is so can you do a comparison with that boat and a true rough water catfish boat if it’s ok with you because I’m not sure if I should get that one or a actual seaark catfish boat that has a 80 gallon well compared to that 😅
I’m in San Antonio and I believe there is a sea ark dealer in Houston. That’s a great question on which one to get. I guess that will come down to the pros and cons for you. That 80 gallon live well will definitely come in handy if you catch a monster.
That motor alone is 10k and the material labor to build hull is 10k So good profit there. Plus bank makes interest. Hull is .100 welded structure and has a decent chine width and deadrise for larger waves. A bit over priced maybe, but still a good boat.
You could easily save a few grand by dropping down to a 40hp outboard. As is the boat is over motored...you don't need a 90 to push a 16 foot V hull plenty fast. And if you need to finance for 180 months maybe you should be shopping used boats instead...
Yeah the payment timeline is crazy how much you end up spending and it goes on forever. The smart way would be to buy used, but I’ve talked to some people that decided the boat was more of a pro than con for them.
BassCHASER, typical long term payment plans. That is how the financial institutions get you on these boat loans. Same with houses, you buy a house for $150k. 30yrs down the road you have paid $450k or about…plan to decrease loan term to 5-6 yrs. For $30k you are getting a brand new boat that will last you a long time if taken care of properly.
Can you believe Tracker doesn't include a spare tire with this boat? Also, the trailer frame has Galvashield, protecting it, but the axle is just plain steel. Trolling motor battery placement is odd, right in the middle of the front 2 storage hatches. Had to change that out right away, Moved the battery tray to the front left and changed the battery to a 12v100ah LifePo4 mini. Double the power of the lead acid 85ah, 35% smaller and only 20 lbs. Couple of "gripes" i turned into warranty, side graphics bubbled, splash well paint rubbed off which I noticed when I got home and some sharp burs on the bottom weld. Wasn't very pleased with the sales manager at the BassPro I purchased from. May be an issue with the company as a whole. I filed a complaint with Tracker/BassPro Customer Relations and still waiting for a call back after a week.
