10-22-09, 01:42 PM | #1 |
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Hi all... my first post.
I have a problem I am hoping you guys experienced with bass boats can help me resolve. I purchased a 17' 2007 Fisher Avenger pro and it wound up being the wrong boat for me and the better 1/2 (was to deep for many of the spots we fish). We recently sold that boat and are looking at different ones. We have come down to 2 used boats. We are currently looking at a 2009 Lowe Stinger ST170 w/50HP 2 stroke on it and extended warranty for 10 years on the motor for $9800 with approx 10 hours on it. Which is a pretty good deal I think, but we also came across a 2007 Tracker Pro Team 170tx with a 25HP 4 stroke on it for $4800, the boat looks new and has been in the water once due to original buyers health, I heard it run with muffs and it started up just fine). I do not need super speed, just a good stable platform for still fishing in small to mid size lakes. The Stinger marketing make it sound very stable, but to look at both boats, they looks nearly identical other than the stinger seeming slightly larger for space on the inside. Both motors are same year as the boat, I do not think the Tracker has any warranty on the motor, both were full packages with trailer, lowe comes with a cover. I cannot find any direct comparrison between the 2 and the price diff makes this a tough call for me which is why I am here. If you vote please explain why... thanks. |
10-22-09, 03:02 PM | #2 |
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5,000 difference for 25 more HP and a bit more room...They are extremely identical...Ive always favored the Trackers since Ive been on a few and always like how they were set up....But considering the price,I'd definitly go for the Tracker
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10-22-09, 03:57 PM | #3 |
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Well looks like I will go with the stinger, easier than trying to trade in the motor and the 10 year warranty is just hard to pass up, not to mention it is basically a brand new boat.
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10-22-09, 04:16 PM | #4 |
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Tracker! Half the price for "virtually new". The 4-stroke would have made the choice for me - no choice - for the water and fishing you describe. No warranty on the Tracker would be NO problem for me especially with a slightly used 4-stroke. For the $5K you saved - more than enough to replace the outboard, and I doubt that need would occur. So you could spend the $5K on new rods, reels, tackle...... ohhhhh I'm getting light headed.
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10-23-09, 01:26 PM | #5 |
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Without a doubt, I would go with the Tracker at that price. Then use the money you save to trick it out with nice gear, electronics, and tackle.
For example: • Lowrance HDS-5X Sonar/GPS - $600 each. One for the casting deck, one for the driver/back deck. • Recessed Troller Pedal-Well - Comfortroll or Trollwell. $100ish • Spare Tire - $140ish • Sell the Motorguide for $200 and upgrade to a Minnkota Maxxum or Maxxum Pro for $300-400 more. Thats less than $2000 right there, and then you have $3000 more to spend on rods, reels, lures, gas, oil, insurance, registration, etc. This thing will be a FISHING MACHINE for small, shallow lakes and you'll have a great little platform for you and your wife. |
10-23-09, 01:37 PM | #6 |
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I actually now found out that the Lowe has an extended warranty on the entire boat package, it 6 years starting next may when the original warranty runs out. That's 6 years on the Boat, Electronics and motor. I decided to go with the lowe. I am pulling the trolling motor off the lowe and sell it because I have 2 Minn-Kota Power Drives, 1 is a 12v PD55, the other is a 12/24v PD70 70lb both have co-pilots which I really like so I do not need to use the foot pedals. For $9500 with that kind of warranty and twice the HP I think it is the better deal, could be wrong but at least it will all work for several years without me having to do anything but take it any Cabelas or other authorized Lowe Dealer... I also already have a Humminbird 787c fish finder, the Lowe has the spare tire and I have all the polls I will ever need. All the tips have been very helpful. I probably would have went with the Tracker, but the experince I had with my 2007 17' Fisher Pro Avenger WT with tracker service was horrible, I cannot say one good word about them and when I found out that Fisher was owned by Tracker that pretty much sealed the deal for me even more.
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