New boat advice from the experts

RETseabee · 01-26-07, 04:42 PM

I have pretty much decided that I am going to buy either a tracker Pro team 170 or 175. I have noticed on some of the other threads in this forum that there seems to be quite a debate over the 2 stroke versus the 4 stroke motor. If I'm going to get an aluminum boat is there a need to consider the four stroke or would a 2 stroke work just as well. Currently I have 1987 Ranger 320v with a Evinrude 110 4 stroke. Any advise would be great.

1FASTLASER · 01-26-07, 05:45 PM

I am not a expert just been dealing for along time with boats and motors. If you want speed and a less maintenance opt for the 2. Better fuel mileage and more maintenance the 4. I personally love a 2 stroke and it will be the day when the take it from me. The 4 has its place in the bass fishing industry just not mine. They are a excellant engine dont get me wrong but it basically comes down to what you want and need. Consider your options and what you are looking for before you buy and you will be much happier.

RETseabee · 01-26-07, 06:18 PM

Speed is not a high priority with me, I have all day to get where I need to be. I have never had a 2 stroke, but what I understand about them is you have to mix the oil with the fuel. Is that correct? Would a 50HP be suffiecient for a 17 ft. aluminum boat? Thanks.

bfd300 · 01-26-07, 11:15 PM

retseabee,
yes a 50 hp would be just fine, i had a 17ft bass tracker w/ a 40hp and it got up on plane w/out a problem.
on the 4 stroke 2 stroke thing, if your mechanically inclined a 4 stroke is great for you . 4 strokes do need more maintenence and repairs if needed can get quite expensive than 2 strokes. i prefer 2 strokes but thats me. yes 4 strokes are quieter and perhaps even more fuel efficient but the power and less maintenence of a 2 stroke appeals to me.
as 1 fastlaser said if you want fuel economy get the 4 but be prepared to have more down time w/ the boat due to the maintenence the motor requires from the manufacturer

otto

otto

bfd300 · 01-26-07, 11:18 PM

oh and 1 more thing ..........most 2 strokes now a days have oil injection so no need to mix just keep the oil tank full w/ 2 stroke oil and ur good to go.
the engine will mix the gas/oil mixture........now if its an older motor that is not oil injected no big deal x amout of oil per 1 gallon of gas its easy.

otto

1FASTLASER · 01-27-07, 12:16 AM

A 50hp 2 stroke will do just fine for ya. My cousin had an identical boat and it did very well for him and little to no maintenance issues. The newer 2 strokes are oil injected so its pretty fool proof.

lizardsrule · 01-28-07, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTLASER

A 50hp 2 stroke will do just fine for ya. My cousin had an identical boat and it did very well for him and little to no maintenance issues. The newer 2 strokes are oil injected so its pretty fool proof.

Unless your a fool and don't put oil in it rotfl

These folks probably know 10 times more than I do about it, but just remember also that a 4 stroke is gonna be heavier. Any and all weight in a boat makes a difference IMO. Now with that said I do carry about 2 tons of tackle with me everytime I go fishing

Lizards

Bassin Bigdog · 02-16-07, 10:19 AM

I have a TX 190 tracker w/ 90hp Opti, and I love it, a 50 will be fine for your 175. I have had no problems with the optimax except for bustin a prop in submerged timber. OUCH Guess i should pay more attention!

the Opti is heavy though, but I can run on a good day about 50 on the GPS.

01-26-07, 04:42 PM	#1
RETseabee BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: marion, IN Posts: 8	New boat advice from the experts I have pretty much decided that I am going to buy either a tracker Pro team 170 or 175. I have noticed on some of the other threads in this forum that there seems to be quite a debate over the 2 stroke versus the 4 stroke motor. If I'm going to get an aluminum boat is there a need to consider the four stroke or would a 2 stroke work just as well. Currently I have 1987 Ranger 320v with a Evinrude 110 4 stroke. Any advise would be great.

01-26-07, 05:45 PM	#2
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	I am not a expert just been dealing for along time with boats and motors. If you want speed and a less maintenance opt for the 2. Better fuel mileage and more maintenance the 4. I personally love a 2 stroke and it will be the day when the take it from me. The 4 has its place in the bass fishing industry just not mine. They are a excellant engine dont get me wrong but it basically comes down to what you want and need. Consider your options and what you are looking for before you buy and you will be much happier. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

01-27-07, 12:16 AM	#6
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	A 50hp 2 stroke will do just fine for ya. My cousin had an identical boat and it did very well for him and little to no maintenance issues. The newer 2 strokes are oil injected so its pretty fool proof. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

01-26-07, 06:18 PM	#3
RETseabee BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: marion, IN Posts: 8	Speed is not a high priority with me, I have all day to get where I need to be. I have never had a 2 stroke, but what I understand about them is you have to mix the oil with the fuel. Is that correct? Would a 50HP be suffiecient for a 17 ft. aluminum boat? Thanks.

01-26-07, 11:15 PM	#4
bfd300 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 121	retseabee, yes a 50 hp would be just fine, i had a 17ft bass tracker w/ a 40hp and it got up on plane w/out a problem. on the 4 stroke 2 stroke thing, if your mechanically inclined a 4 stroke is great for you . 4 strokes do need more maintenence and repairs if needed can get quite expensive than 2 strokes. i prefer 2 strokes but thats me. yes 4 strokes are quieter and perhaps even more fuel efficient but the power and less maintenence of a 2 stroke appeals to me. as 1 fastlaser said if you want fuel economy get the 4 but be prepared to have more down time w/ the boat due to the maintenence the motor requires from the manufacturer otto otto

01-26-07, 11:18 PM	#5
bfd300 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 121	oh and 1 more thing ..........most 2 strokes now a days have oil injection so no need to mix just keep the oil tank full w/ 2 stroke oil and ur good to go. the engine will mix the gas/oil mixture........now if its an older motor that is not oil injected no big deal x amout of oil per 1 gallon of gas its easy. otto

02-16-07, 10:19 AM	#8
Bassin Bigdog BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edmond Posts: 21	I have a TX 190 tracker w/ 90hp Opti, and I love it, a 50 will be fine for your 175. I have had no problems with the optimax except for bustin a prop in submerged timber. OUCH Guess i should pay more attention! the Opti is heavy though, but I can run on a good day about 50 on the GPS.

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