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First boat help

Started by Wolfie729, February 22, 2014, 10:50:21 PM

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thedude

my distaste for nitro/tracker isn't in the hull itself. Some of the larger 90s and early 2000's nitros weren't built well enough to stand up to the large HP motors and had top-cap and stress crack issues, but for the most part, i think the hulls are fine.

My issues have always been the details. Very low quality carpet, poor seat designs and thin vinyl material that tears easily. Compartment's that don't drain. half-assed installation of various trim pieces. Accessibility to bilge pumps/aerators and so on.  Death by 1000 cuts if you will. They have a very mass produced feel to them.
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Wolfie729

So the tracker came in I looked at it and decided id wait has a decent on drivers side of the transim and they want $10,000 motor is a 60 4 stroke merc with 68 hrs and am on my way to look at the triton im not completly done considering the tracker just not 100% sure.

Frank

isnt a new motor about 100 a horse?  a 60 should be 6000 new.  skip it

Wolfie729

We'll I bought the triton for 8,250$ and couldn't be happier it's spotless showroom condition with a 125 4 stroke mercury I'm just ready for spring!!!!!!

Wolfie729

Its a 2000 TR-17 with a motor guide 72lb thrust up front

6 lb Smallmouth

Quote from: Wolfie729 on March 01, 2014, 06:56:26 PM
We'll I bought the triton for 8,250$ and couldn't be happier it's spotless showroom condition with a 125 4 stroke mercury I'm just ready for spring!!!!!!

Good deal- Congrats!  I think that boat is going to perfect for you. 

Formerly known as JerkBate

Nothing beats Great Lakes Smallmouth!

Slipkey

Awesome. Congratulations! 

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Wolfie729

Thanks everybody i appreciate it now that i own it im looking at putting some electronics on it and possibly a power pole any suggestions and is a powerpole worth it? I looked at two 8" hummingbirds for the console and front with gps map sd's and downscan i think it was a 899ci model what are your suggestions and whos the best to install in west michigan?

Frank

A good gps map is a must.  People are split between bird and lowrance.  You should check out raymarine for sure.  I want power poles, very convenient, but it's a three thousand dollar anchor. 

Wolfie729

Only if you get two i just want one

Slipkey

Agree with the GPS map.  Humminbird makes a nice unit.   I'd invest your money in to good quality electronics, rather than on a power pole or talon, initially. How are the batteries and the trolling motor on the boat? Tires on the trailer?  Good cover for the boat?  None are as sexy, but you'll use those more than you will the pole, day-in-day out, IMHO.

Wolfie729

Tires are good new trolling motor batteries last year right now im looking at humminbird 899ci for the console and a 859di for the front and i have ruled out a power pole but might be considering a hydrowave

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