Two year ownership review of my 2018 Tracker V165WT deep V welded aluminum hull boat

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17P SPITFIRE X7 PROP - BEST ALL AROUND AND WILL STILL GET YOU NORTH OF 40MPH IN THIS HULL WITH A 115.

19P SPITFIRE X7 PROP. TOP END PROP IF YOU WANT TO RUN WOT, BUT NOT MAX RPM. WILL NET 2-3 MORE MPH THAN THE 17P BUT WILL RUN AROUND 5400-5600RPM

10' VORTEX BIMINI TOP USED - EXCELLENT TOP!

ULTRA LONG LIFE LED BULBS FOR YOUR ANCHOR LIGHT AND NAVIGATION LIGHT! SUPER LOW POWER.

SMART TABS - A MUST HAVE!:

KEEL SHIELD

KIPAWA 853 TROLLING MOTOR PROP, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT:

CMC 5.5" JACK PLATE:

4 ROD STAINLESS STEEL RACK:

STARTING AND ACCESSORY TOTAL BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM ON / OFF WATER:

POWER INLET FOR BATTERY CHARGER

BAYSTAR HYDRAULIC STEERING SETUP

MERCURY VESSEL VIEW (Bluetooth engine monitoring to your phone)

MINN KOTA TALON

TALON TILT BRACKET

FLOOD LIGHTS USED ON MY LED PODS

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[rivertimeable]

dude, everybody should do a review like you...outstanding...

[unclelar]

Thanks for that! I just bought a 2024 Pro-V 16, and as a first time boat owner, I have a huge learning curve ahead.

[BirdJesus_]

Great review, it helped convince me to order my 2021 Targa V18 Combo last weekend. For those who haven’t checked out Tracker for a while, you will be impressed by their current build practices and overall construction. Pretty hard to beat what you get for this price. Thanks for this review, and am very excited to have mine delivered.

[shotgunwilly]

Thanks for posting this review. I too, spent some sleepless nights after dropping near $40k on a new V18 combo, with a few add-ons. I'd heard all the complaints, read all the bad press, and was concerned. Since then, I've found more people that are happy with their Trackers, than there are unhappy people. You also gave me an idea for another mod I will make! Still don't have my boat, but dealer has it finished. Now have to wait for NH winter to go away. Thanks again!

[lipripper]

I love my 2012 tracker super guide v16. Obviously it ain’t no champion but it gets me on the water and catching fish👍🏻

[lightsout]

I guess everyone's experience is different but I've had my 1996 tracker targa 18 since new in 1996. Never had an issue with the bait itself. All these years later and the only thing I've had to do is put about $3k into the original mercury 115 two stroke but other than that it runs strong. Boat can still do 50 mph with no gear in and we are just out for a cruise. Fully loaded hits 46. Even the trolling motor was original until this past year when I upgraded to a terrova for the spot lock feature but the old motor guide worked just fine. Just wanted the spot lock. I have upgraded the electronics and seats but that was all optional updates I decided to make. The bat itself has had no issues. Even the trailer was great until this past year. The two center beams finally snapped and I had a guy weld new beams in with drain holes. But still, people say tracker trailers are crap, but mine lasted almost 25 years before it needed a repair.

[fishingfool]

Thank you for sharing. It always amazes me when I see a boat manufacturer or dealer driving around in a boat as if that's what will get us excited. We expect the boat to float and maneuver in the water. What we want to see is the interior of the boat and the options in detail.

[robc]

Feeling much better. Thanks for the review. I purchased a Pro Guide 175WT yesterday withe the 115 ProXS. Can't wait to get it in the water

[paulbowkunowicz]

I have a ProGuide V16 Big Tiller that My Son and I are fishing the great Lakes....great price and no problems

[hulkhuggett]

I have the 2012 175 deep v proguide sc. It still has no issues. It is my 7th boat. It is almost the perfect boat. The build quality is amazing, despite what any turds out there are saying. The only draw back is the wooden decks. I'm not a fan of that. However, there are only a select few manufacturers (Ranger being the main one) that use no wood. I have done many upgrades to my boat (who wouldn't make it their own?) And I couldn't be happier with a boat. I highly recommend the Tracker boats. I would absolutely buy again!
... If you have the option, DON'T GET CARPET!!!

[Abraxxas]

Great review and nice boat! I'm in the contemplating stages of a V175 currently and this answered a lot of my questions, thank you!

[jeffreymurphy]

Wow, fantastic review, thanks for taking the time to put it all together.

[alanwills]

Thank you very much for the video. I just ordered the same boat in white. You seem like a straight shooter and very intelligent with respect to mechanical issues. I'll be doing many of the same upgrades that you did and appreciate all the tips.
Thanks again and be safe.

[somegotmyusername]

Wanted to say thanks for the tip on removing the rod guide from the floor locker. That and some socks, it works great now.

[jacobtipton]

We use trim tabs on our air boat and they help a lot

[toddcruickshank]

Fantastic job on the video. I just ordered a 21 pro v-16 SC, arriving in February and this video is a great head's up ahead of time so I can have those upgrades ready to go. Thanks again.

[nickkiel]

This is a great video thanks alot for the good feedback. I am currently looking at a 2020 V-16 SC or the WT and i really like the WT especially with the front windows. Great Review!

[stilltuckered]

Thanks for the review! Love to see how you ran the wires for it.

[OurVacationsAndTrips]

Great review just bought the pro guide v175 going to do some of the same mods you show hope my experience is the same as yours

[stilltuckered]

Did you make a video for the install of the various lighting?