The reason why all space is not utilized for bigger or more storage spaces is because they inject foam into the hull for better flotation which takes up space.
I have a 99 Pro Team 175, riveted. I use it several times a week and it doesn't leak a drop. I did upgrade to a Minn Kota Maxxum 70lb 24v trolling motor which made a huge difference! Plus upgraded electronics. I've won tournaments against very expensive bass boats. I love my Tracker!
The angler, not the boat wins tournaments. I fish from a kayak and obviously don’t fish big boat tourneys, but I have fished on the same days as their tourneys and would’ve kicked their ass on several occasions
Rivet on rough water over the years is problematic. My experience on the Mississippi and very large lakes where water is choppy, beats rivets to death. Calmer waters, or even first owner they are fine
I bought my Pro team 175TXW in 2016. I would not buy from the Tracker dealer at Bass Pro Shop in San Antonio again. I had the trolling motor and depth finder upgraded. Minkota 24V 85Lb and a Helix 10 put on. When everything was ready I went to pick it up and asked where the original equipment was. I was told "you don't get it". After informing them that I had payed for the boat package and the upgrades, that everything belonged to me, I did end up getting it back. It makes you wonder how many people they have done this to and what are they doing with that equipment. Makes me think, they're selling it and putting stolen money in their pockets. I do like my boat though.
I've just watched a few of your videos and they would be soooooo much better if you didnt drag stuff out for so long and repeat yourself, I get that the video needs to be long enough to fill with advertisements so you can get paid but for the love of god get on with it. Also in reviews about products people want to know about quality, nobody cares about color options and aesthetics that they can clearly see and decide on for themselves, they basically just wanna know how well all aspects of whatever your talking about works and how long it lasts.
@@PhilosophyDaily well that's kinda contradictive lol I thought you wanted views and constructive criticism🤔... maybe if you took it you wouldnt have to like your own comments🤣
I have a 22 195 TXW TE and the only issue I have experienced is the condensation of moisture under all the lids. Never had any problems with electronics or trolling motor. For the money and the amount of time I spend in the boat, you can’t beat it for the price.
I have a 1997 Pro Team 17 that I bought new and is still in great shape and runs great. Highly recommend the Tracker brand. If you take care of them they will last a long time.
I’ve owned a Tracker boat and it performed well overall, it spent a lot of hours on Lake Fork in Texas so it got tested to the max. The biggest issues I had with it was the trolling motor wiring fried and the storage compartments wouldn’t keep water at bay, I had other issues that were major but that was totally on the outboard manufacturer. I believe Tracker has resolved the storage leaks, I don’t know about the trolling motor wiring but it definitely needed to be of a heavier gauge on the rig I had. These boats are excellent for the every day fisherman and someone that fishes a few tournaments. If I weren’t about to go full blown into tournament fishing I’d own one in a heart beat. You can really mod these things into something really nice or just hit the water as is and still enjoy the heck out of it.........
That's because the wiring gauge size was too small. I hade a TX180 a few years back. Same thing. I replaced it with heavier gauge wire and it made a big difference.
I have a 1995 tracker 17.5. I bought it for $800 with a trailer. I restored everything, new wiring, carpet trolling motor, seats, used outboard in great condition. I love my boat. Total cost was $8000 and everything is how I want it.
Wow. I read a lot of people's words of wisdom. I was looking at nitro and bass tracker. Looks like i will put money into my older champion boat. Its paid for and still runs 75 mph. Great video.
Interesting note the same company that builds Ranger also builds Tracker. The Ranger rt188 and Tracker 190 tx look almost identical without decals. The inside is laid out the same as well. That was a deciding factor when I bought mine in 2019.
I would own either one, but I always say this is a poor comparison. Different layouts, different hull, etc. The same company (GM) also built Saturns and Cadillacs at the same time. Truth is, one model is better than the other.
Tracker does not build ranger boats and never built a single one in their life . Ranger sold to tracker wich is the worst thing they could have done by letting their fine craftsmanship and quality be owned by a cookie cutter company with poor quality boats is very disappointing, I own and have always owned a ranger boat and I will tell you that you can never compare a tracker to a ranger, rangers cheapest boat is a superior quality boat than the most expensive tracker. It's a shame that ranger has put their name in such a poor and inferior class. So very important point to remember is that tracker owns the name "Ranger " but does not build them!
I own a vintage 1990 Bass Tracker Pro 17 aluminum with a 40hp Johnson Tracker. Both boat and motor are in very good condition. From my experience with owning several boats with some years to them is that aluminum oxides and fiberglass rots.
Two years later this motor is going strong ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite
Nice video. Just curious though, what makes Ranger's wiring better than this boat? I have a 2017 and the wiring hasn't been an issue at all. Are you referring to wire gauge or terminals?
Just looking for something to nitpick and complain about in order to do a video. I love my 175TXW w/75hp. They’re not perfect or the best but are a good buy for the money.
You can’t purchase the least expensive one and then complain because it doesn’t have everything that the more expensive models do. Carpet, electronics ect all these are how they are able to get the price down.
Bro with those complaints you should have just bought a 195, also the new boats have better vinyl option ie no carpet issue and no hooks getting stuck. I like that u point out the affordability, prob the best point of Tracker boats
You can build your own Tracker boat if you want to customize it. If you wait until it's on the showroom floor, or already on its way to Bass Pro Shops, your gonna pay for them to make changes. Love my Tracker!
Good video bro... I believe one of the reasons they keep the storage the size they are is cause of the flotation foam. They put a lot of it lol. Front and back! Cheers👍
I bought a Tracker 175 twx in 2011. Still have it. Would never by another one. Had trouble with the mercury motor. The first time out the key switch fell out of the console. The leaf springs were loose coming straight out of the factory. Tires were wore out first season. The carpet was coming loose plus the paint in the transom was peeling off! Fixed all problems! But would not recommend anyone to buy one!
Just bought a 2019 195 tournament edition and most of you faults you say about your boat have been fixed or a least changed on the newer boat. Don’t know if tracker is listening to you, but it’s possible.
He has personal issues about his thoughts. Thats why you customize your boat to your liking. No boat is going to be exactly the way you want it. If this guy wants a boat thats suits him he should contact Tracker to resolve his issues or spend more money to resolve his whinney issues.
I was thinking about buying a tracker boat.I think this video has totally turned me away from tracker boats.Thanks.Im going to check Ranger and I like those Triton boats too.
Spend the extra money if your buying new on something made by pretty much anyone other than white river marine group if you're budget won't let you spend more on new, buy used if you buy ranger buy prior to 2015
The Tracker Aluminum Bass Boat is a great entry level rig. 👍👍 Tracker Marine has bought many boat brands over the years and have put some out of business like SeaCraft. I hope the Ranger brand holds its standard through time, hopefully some of the less than good standards won’t be implemented like I had seen in SeaCraft. Example: the drain plug two-part assembly inserted into the stern, but the inside piece at the bilge drain missing with the water having 100% exposure to the transom structure to get saturated with water. Too much hardener in the gelcoat was a big one causing many stress cracks throughout the hull including deck and exterior hull, even below the waterline. This spawned lawsuits to be lost by Tracker Marine awarding buys a full refund. I’d buy a used Tracker Aluminum boat for a steal when someone is bailing out due to their economic mishap, but I’d buy a 10-yr old Ranger before I’d buy a new Tracker aluminum rig.
Duh lol...Just flush and spray with dishwasher solution to wipe away the salt....the aluminum won't rust...just make more sure you get salt off trailer or it'll eat it up
On the plus side though, that makes them very customizable and easy to repair and work with. I have an Xpress with alum decks with seadek flooring, but if you want to do anything with it, you have to basically know a welder. I plan on turning my Jon boat in a tiny bass boat, which will most likely be my retirement boat, so the wood deck can be a plus in my book.
I like your videos but id say you would do better if you didnt sound like a cheesy vtuber in the start of your videos lol . Just be you, you dont have to have a persona for youtube videos like the googan squad does.
I owned the first red hull bass trackers they made in 2004 . Worst boat I ever owned. Sold it in a year for a skeeter with a 150 for 6 k that was ten times the boat
Tracker is a Junk boat. I wasted my money on 3 of them. All I did was made Johnny Morris rich. First off the tracker boats never would look like that if Johnny didn't buy out Fisher boats 12 yrs ago. 2nd No tracker is high end they are all junk. After 3 to 5 yrs the hull will Crack and transom will break. It is made that way so you can go back purchase a new one. This young kid don't know about boats too much. Nitro is a cheap fiberglass boat as well. Look what Johnny did to Ranger.. he also got rid of Triton Aluminum boats. He doesn't like competition. Go buy a better boat Xpress boats Avid Boats Sea Ark boats Excel boats.. they are better than Tracker. Ranger went to Hell.
Wow! My 14 year old " junk" hasn't cracked or broken. The carpet is worn out and the rig has needed normal maintenance for any boat. What did you do to yours? ...and why did you buy 2 more????
The reason why all space is not utilized for bigger or more storage spaces is because they inject foam into the hull for better flotation which takes up space.
It took me 48 years to get my pt190 and I love everything about it. That is a super boat U have young man.
I have a 99 Pro Team 175, riveted. I use it several times a week and it doesn't leak a drop. I did upgrade to a Minn Kota Maxxum 70lb 24v trolling motor which made a huge difference! Plus upgraded electronics. I've won tournaments against very expensive bass boats. I love my Tracker!
100k for a bass boat does it come with sleeping compartment
@@beast_gago2660 I was including all the extra gadgets. Lol
The angler, not the boat wins tournaments. I fish from a kayak and obviously don’t fish big boat tourneys, but I have fished on the same days as their tourneys and would’ve kicked their ass on several occasions
Rivet on rough water over the years is problematic. My experience on the Mississippi and very large lakes where water is choppy, beats rivets to death. Calmer waters, or even first owner they are fine
I bought my Pro team 175TXW in 2016. I would not buy from the Tracker dealer at Bass Pro Shop in San Antonio again. I had the trolling motor and depth finder upgraded. Minkota 24V 85Lb and a Helix 10 put on. When everything was ready I went to pick it up and asked where the original equipment was. I was told "you don't get it". After informing them that I had payed for the boat package and the upgrades, that everything belonged to me, I did end up getting it back. It makes you wonder how many people they have done this to and what are they doing with that equipment. Makes me think, they're selling it and putting stolen money in their pockets. I do like my boat though.
Kevin Cupit Sorry to heat that! Thanks for watching!🔥
@@PhilosophyDaily he you said heat
I've just watched a few of your videos and they would be soooooo much better if you didnt drag stuff out for so long and repeat yourself, I get that the video needs to be long enough to fill with advertisements so you can get paid but for the love of god get on with it. Also in reviews about products people want to know about quality, nobody cares about color options and aesthetics that they can clearly see and decide on for themselves, they basically just wanna know how well all aspects of whatever your talking about works and how long it lasts.
something fishy If you don’t like them don’t watch. Thanks for watching!
@@PhilosophyDaily well that's kinda contradictive lol I thought you wanted views and constructive criticism🤔... maybe if you took it you wouldnt have to like your own comments🤣
I have a 22 195 TXW TE and the only issue I have experienced is the condensation of moisture under all the lids. Never had any problems with electronics or trolling motor. For the money and the amount of time I spend in the boat, you can’t beat it for the price.
I have a 1997 Pro Team 17 that I bought new and is still in great shape and runs great. Highly recommend the Tracker brand. If you take care of them they will last a long time.
I’ve owned a Tracker boat and it performed well overall, it spent a lot of hours on Lake Fork in Texas so it got tested to the max. The biggest issues I had with it was the trolling motor wiring fried and the storage compartments wouldn’t keep water at bay, I had other issues that were major but that was totally on the outboard manufacturer. I believe Tracker has resolved the storage leaks, I don’t know about the trolling motor wiring but it definitely needed to be of a heavier gauge on the rig I had. These boats are excellent for the every day fisherman and someone that fishes a few tournaments. If I weren’t about to go full blown into tournament fishing I’d own one in a heart beat. You can really mod these things into something really nice or just hit the water as is and still enjoy the heck out of it.........
That's because the wiring gauge size was too small. I hade a TX180 a few years back. Same thing. I replaced it with heavier gauge wire and it made a big difference.
Sounds like the wring was sized for the trolling motor installed by the factory.
I have a 1995 tracker 17.5. I bought it for $800 with a trailer. I restored everything, new wiring, carpet trolling motor, seats, used outboard in great condition. I love my boat. Total cost was $8000 and everything is how I want it.
Aaron Davis Sweet. They dint build the hulls like they used too! Thanks for watching!🔥
I bought my Pro Team 175 new in 1999. Overall it has been quite good and still going. I feel that I have got my money's worth.
Wow. I read a lot of people's words of wisdom. I was looking at nitro and bass tracker. Looks like i will put money into my older champion boat. Its paid for and still runs 75 mph. Great video.
Interesting note the same company that builds Ranger also builds Tracker. The Ranger rt188 and Tracker 190 tx look almost identical without decals. The inside is laid out the same as well. That was a deciding factor when I bought mine in 2019.
johnny spivey Interesting point. At the same time, Rangers still come with better wiring, carpeting, etc. thanks for watching!🔥
I would own either one, but I always say this is a poor comparison. Different layouts, different hull, etc. The same company (GM) also built Saturns and Cadillacs at the same time. Truth is, one model is better than the other.
Tracker does not build ranger boats and never built a single one in their life . Ranger sold to tracker wich is the worst thing they could have done by letting their fine craftsmanship and quality be owned by a cookie cutter company with poor quality boats is very disappointing, I own and have always owned a ranger boat and I will tell you that you can never compare a tracker to a ranger, rangers cheapest boat is a superior quality boat than the most expensive tracker. It's a shame that ranger has put their name in such a poor and inferior class. So very important point to remember is that tracker owns the name "Ranger " but does not build them!
I have a 12+ year old Tracker, it is a really good boat. They must have made my boat better,than they do now ?
I own a vintage 1990 Bass Tracker Pro 17 aluminum with a 40hp Johnson Tracker. Both boat and motor are in very good condition. From my experience with owning several boats with some years to them is that aluminum oxides and fiberglass rots.
>2 minute intro, 3 ads by 5:00. Really feels like you're reaching to make your vid longer, first and last video I click on from you.
cheers
Mohawkakon Thanks for watching!🔥
Two years later this motor is going strong ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite
Nice video. Just curious though, what makes Ranger's wiring better than this boat? I have a 2017 and the wiring hasn't been an issue at all. Are you referring to wire gauge or terminals?
John Sumner The wiring in trackers is thinner and flimsy. Ranger installs a higher quality wiring. Thanks for watching!🔥
BucketMouthBass , you just liked your own comment
John Sumner damn right
Hahaha wow! You actually 'like' EVERY one of your own comments... oh that's halarious😂
Just looking for something to nitpick and complain about in order to do a video. I love my 175TXW w/75hp. They’re not perfect or the best but are a good buy for the money.
J T Thanks for watching!🔥
I love my old 1988 v17 rivets r the same age as me and she is dry ....also redid the floor and carpet she's a gem now!!😊
I have had 2 tracker 175. Junk. Bought a Ranger. Sure it cost more but quality is so so much better. It is heavier and more solid ride.
You can’t purchase the least expensive one and then complain because it doesn’t have everything that the more expensive models do. Carpet, electronics ect all these are how they are able to get the price down.
I like the Bass Tracker brand.He almost talked me out of it but you make a lot of sense.If you want a better boat you got to spend some more $$$.
U can get white purple green as well.. any color If u have the money
Bro with those complaints you should have just bought a 195, also the new boats have better vinyl option ie no carpet issue and no hooks getting stuck. I like that u point out the affordability, prob the best point of Tracker boats
You can build your own Tracker boat if you want to customize it. If you wait until it's on the showroom floor, or already on its way to Bass Pro Shops, your gonna pay for them to make changes. Love my Tracker!
Thanks for watching!🔥
I love my tracker but if the wind is blowing 10 to 15 it is hard to deal with. It becomes a sail boat.
Good video bro... I believe one of the reasons they keep the storage the size they are is cause of the flotation foam. They put a lot of it lol. Front and back! Cheers👍
Thanks for the info and for watching!
Why did that make you laugh ?
Good video tom and be safe with the virus going around
Kyle Del Rosario I will. Keep yourself safe too! Thanks for watching and god bless.🔥
@@PhilosophyDaily I will and no problem 🔥🔥
I bought a Tracker 175 twx in 2011. Still have it. Would never by another one. Had trouble with the mercury motor. The first time out the key switch fell out of the console. The leaf springs were loose coming straight out of the factory. Tires were wore out first season. The carpet was coming loose plus the paint in the transom was peeling off! Fixed all problems! But would not recommend anyone to buy one!
Just bought a 2019 195 tournament edition and most of you faults you say about your boat have been fixed or a least changed on the newer boat. Don’t know if tracker is listening to you, but it’s possible.
Carter Fausett Awesome, congrats on the new boat. What exactly did they fix? Thanks for watching!🔥
I bought a 175 tracker ,,can it be used in saltwater ????
Yes it can, just rinse out the motor with fresh water. Wash the whole boat with soap and water and spray oil on all your metal parts. Enjoy
And make sure you go on a calm day if your beachside lol
So you're saying I can run into stumps but not too fast. Excellent info thanks
I Still think the tracker boats are fine.. Love mine...
Bobby Morton good boats, but they can be even better! Thanks for watching!🔥
ME TOO !👍👍👍👍 '19 PT190.
He has personal issues about his thoughts. Thats why you customize your boat to your liking. No boat is going to be exactly the way you want it. If this guy wants a boat thats suits him he should contact Tracker to resolve his issues or spend more money to resolve his whinney issues.
Just saw this for the first time I have invited you should come see how they are built
Think about having a bright red boat while sight fishing? Probably a bad idea lol I made the same mistake.
What is y’all opinion on using a bass tracker on salt water???
Pete and repeat were sitting in a boat, Pete fell out and who was left?
I was thinking about buying a tracker boat.I think this video has totally turned me away from tracker boats.Thanks.Im going to check Ranger and I like those Triton boats too.
My trackers have been great boats
Actually the video doesn't start until 2:30.
I would say it has something to do with safety. Most likley they wanted more foam in the hull
Brian S. Thanks for watching!
Spend the extra money if your buying new on something made by pretty much anyone other than white river marine group if you're budget won't let you spend more on new, buy used if you buy ranger buy prior to 2015
The only thing I have ever said about them is they don't have enough compartment space. Good video
Josh And Hunter’s Adventures Thanks for watching!🔥
It's all about the price. Trackers are sold to the budget anglers.
Bass tracker 175 TXW TE needs a 90 hp bro if you could go like 55MPH like that would be AWSOME because with two people with live wells it needs it
Thank for watching!🔥
Can you be more specific about the wiring?
More storage equals more cost, trying to keep that down for the entry level fisherman.
I have a v18 targa best boat I ever owned
The Tracker Aluminum Bass Boat is a great entry level rig. 👍👍 Tracker Marine has bought many boat brands over the years and have put some out of business like SeaCraft. I hope the Ranger brand holds its standard through time, hopefully some of the less than good standards won’t be implemented like I had seen in SeaCraft. Example: the drain plug two-part assembly inserted into the stern, but the inside piece at the bilge drain missing with the water having 100% exposure to the transom structure to get saturated with water. Too much hardener in the gelcoat was a big one causing many stress cracks throughout the hull including deck and exterior hull, even below the waterline. This spawned lawsuits to be lost by Tracker Marine awarding buys a full refund. I’d buy a used Tracker Aluminum boat for a steal when someone is bailing out due to their economic mishap, but I’d buy a 10-yr old Ranger before I’d buy a new Tracker aluminum rig.
thanks for watching!
Entry level? LOL..Entry level pro maybe. I would call a jon boat entry level. Forking out $20K plus on a boat is a big deal for regular people.
There's 12 mins I won't get back
Thanks for watching! Checkout my new channel here: ua-cam.com/video/AFhDa5mkQM0/v-deo.html
I have a 175 TX mine is grey with the red sticker. also I do not have the carpet
Consider replacing the carpet with SeaDek.
My question is can you use it in saltwater???
Duh lol...Just flush and spray with dishwasher solution to wipe away the salt....the aluminum won't rust...just make more sure you get salt off trailer or it'll eat it up
That’s not the truth, that’s your opinion
Shoot or trolling motor for sure
Go ahead and skip to 2:30 if you’re in the comments.
Good video, thanks. You try a bit too hard though, and wow, the actual video content for your videos don't start until 2 minutes in!
Talk to Kent Saxon at Gator Trax and design the boat of your dreams
Ok but is it gonna let for years to come?
So . . . . . Upgrade it yourself. It’s your property.
I wish Tracker didn't have a wooden deck
On the plus side though, that makes them very customizable and easy to repair and work with. I have an Xpress with alum decks with seadek flooring, but if you want to do anything with it, you have to basically know a welder. I plan on turning my Jon boat in a tiny bass boat, which will most likely be my retirement boat, so the wood deck can be a plus in my book.
Can this handle offshore
Del Step Technically, yes. However, I would highly recommend something else for offshore fishing. Thanks for watching!🔥
These boats were not made for saltwater and they tell you that when you buy them
bigrainbow25 They sure are popular with those who fish the marshes of S Louisiana.
You can get white to
You couldn’t when I made this video. Thanks for watching!
I like your videos but id say you would do better if you didnt sound like a cheesy vtuber in the start of your videos lol . Just be you, you dont have to have a persona for youtube videos like the googan squad does.
Thx
Have your dad buy a ranger
Something tells me you didn’t actually fork over any money for that boat you just say oui a lot cause you are in French 2!!!
He's a teenager who owns the boat with his dad. He is a very impressive young man, quit being so critical.
I hate bothering go subscribe hit the bell no thanks
Thier junk boats don't waste.your money
Hm what do you fan boy?
Talk to Kent Saxon at Gator Trax and design the boat of your dreams
I owned the first red hull bass trackers they made in 2004 . Worst boat I ever owned. Sold it in a year for a skeeter with a 150 for 6 k that was ten times the boat
Stiff neck and body... 🤣
your handsome
Thanks for watching!
You need to learn how to release a fish dude.
TLDR got bored waiting through the repetitive intro
Jerky hand movement is annoying.
Heres the truth about trackers ...
They Suck !!!
You can do a lot better with your money
I don't think you're ugly, but I'm about done with hearing the word "ya'll" come from people that aren't black or have country accents.
You seem very ignorant
The only thing pretty about you is your boat. Get to talking about your boat
Blaah blaah blaah bye. No sub!
It's showing the CC option now for text.
Whiner
Tracker is a Junk boat. I wasted my money on 3 of them. All I did was made Johnny Morris rich. First off the tracker boats never would look like that if Johnny didn't buy out Fisher boats 12 yrs ago. 2nd No tracker is high end they are all junk. After 3 to 5 yrs the hull will Crack and transom will break. It is made that way so you can go back purchase a new one. This young kid don't know about boats too much. Nitro is a cheap fiberglass boat as well. Look what Johnny did to Ranger.. he also got rid of Triton Aluminum boats. He doesn't like competition. Go buy a better boat Xpress boats Avid Boats Sea Ark boats Excel boats.. they are better than Tracker. Ranger went to Hell.
Wow! My 14 year old " junk" hasn't cracked or broken. The carpet is worn out and the rig has needed normal maintenance for any boat. What did you do to yours? ...and why did you buy 2 more????
Tracker boat, cheap entry boat made for poor quality components and poor craftsmanship