Took the new Tracker out this evening.

66KingFisher · 04-29-10, 03:10 AM

We had limited time but decided to hit a small lake near the house. We didn't do any fishing this trip, but we just had to put the boat in the water and log and hour or so on the new motor since it looks like its gonna rain all weekend.

We were both very pleased with the performance of the little 4stroke 30hp Merc.....it pushed us up on plane without much trouble, and with a bit of fiddling with the trim buttons we could get it to scoot across the water fairly quick and smooth. Not quite fast enough to make your eyes water, but fast enough to rip your hat right off....Don't ask how I know.

Since our classic old boat only had a hand operated trolling motor, we were new to the foot controlled unit, and quickly found out its gonna take us both a bit of a learning curve to get the hang of it....lol. But the 45# thrust pushed us around nicely, even when the wind came up.....I do think i'd like one of those recessed trays to set the foot pedal into....and I gotta get a stand up casting seat for sure.

As for the boat itself, I never felt unsafe or uncomfortable in it....even when both of us was moving around. Although I will say that two full sized guys moving about can really rock a 16ft aluminum boat around.....lol.....It never felt like we could swamp it even if we both stood on the same corner....I'm 6ft 200lbs and Ron is 5.8 and 170, but I could see where it might be easy to rock the boat at the wrong time and cause the other guy to fall off the deck should he be standing and not ready for a sudden movement. I'm gonna have to watch those monster hooksets...lol.

All in all, Ron and I came off the water very happy with our little bass rig.....Ron had concerns after our testdrive the other day that it might be underpowered, but without having the extra guy(salesman)in the boat it performed fine......even with 95% of our gear onboard, and a livewell full of water....lol. We don't fish tournaments, so getting to a fishing spot really fast is not an issue.....we both just fish for fun, and we're both pretty sure we can have plenty of that fishing from this little Tracker boat.

nofearengineer · 04-29-10, 10:17 PM

Sounds great, 66.

I could fish in that boat, but I think it would have to be a solo deal LOL.

Anyway, it looks like you are going to have a lot of fun in that boat.

bamabassman · 04-29-10, 10:33 PM

That is a great looking rig man. Glad oyu got out and got some "water" time.

RonB · 04-29-10, 11:39 PM

Nice Boat!

BassinNC · 04-30-10, 12:29 AM

Looks great man.
In my opinion you will love a recessed pedal mount. It is a lot easier on your back and knees. Any who, congrats on the rig.

carolina-rig-01 · 04-30-10, 02:20 AM

Good looking boat Kingfisher! I am happy for you.

Bassboss · 04-30-10, 08:00 AM

Beautiful lake man! And I'm glade you like the the new rig! Hope you catch some hogs in it!

jasonfish320 · 04-30-10, 08:30 AM

Even large fiberglass boats can tend to throw you around a bit if you aren't used to it...It will take some time to git yer sea legs...you will love the foot pedal once you get the hang of using it...recessed is probably personal preference, but I did it on my rig and I LOVE IT..it gives the illusion of more deck space and is a back saver since I don't ever sit..I don't even bother putting my seats in when I'm fishing by myslef. The thing I really like about aluminum is there is almost zero drag which help you to get super shallow. In the springtime before the water warms up to 55 most anglers up here find their limits in 2foot or less. It's a struggle with a large glass boat to get into these inlets/outlets without dragging bottom or getting stuck on logs and such...good luck with the new boat .. looks like 2010 will be a year to remember

Bubba_Bruiser · 04-30-10, 08:30 AM

Nice looking whip there 66. Hope you get a ton of trips out of it.

bcklash · 04-30-10, 06:47 PM

I love your boat, that's all a man needs. But I gots to know which one of ya lost your hat.

66KingFisher · 05-02-10, 01:27 AM

It was my hat that flew off, but fortunately I was able to circle around quick enough to scoop it up, so I didn't loose it.....Which is good cause it was my best BPS hat....lol

Come to think of it....don't we need a Bassfishin.com hat?

04-29-10, 03:10 AM	#1
66KingFisher BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 1,327	Took the new Tracker out this evening. We had limited time but decided to hit a small lake near the house. We didn't do any fishing this trip, but we just had to put the boat in the water and log and hour or so on the new motor since it looks like its gonna rain all weekend. We were both very pleased with the performance of the little 4stroke 30hp Merc.....it pushed us up on plane without much trouble, and with a bit of fiddling with the trim buttons we could get it to scoot across the water fairly quick and smooth. Not quite fast enough to make your eyes water, but fast enough to rip your hat right off....Don't ask how I know. Since our classic old boat only had a hand operated trolling motor, we were new to the foot controlled unit, and quickly found out its gonna take us both a bit of a learning curve to get the hang of it....lol. But the 45# thrust pushed us around nicely, even when the wind came up.....I do think i'd like one of those recessed trays to set the foot pedal into....and I gotta get a stand up casting seat for sure. As for the boat itself, I never felt unsafe or uncomfortable in it....even when both of us was moving around. Although I will say that two full sized guys moving about can really rock a 16ft aluminum boat around.....lol.....It never felt like we could swamp it even if we both stood on the same corner....I'm 6ft 200lbs and Ron is 5.8 and 170, but I could see where it might be easy to rock the boat at the wrong time and cause the other guy to fall off the deck should he be standing and not ready for a sudden movement. I'm gonna have to watch those monster hooksets...lol. All in all, Ron and I came off the water very happy with our little bass rig.....Ron had concerns after our testdrive the other day that it might be underpowered, but without having the extra guy(salesman)in the boat it performed fine......even with 95% of our gear onboard, and a livewell full of water....lol. We don't fish tournaments, so getting to a fishing spot really fast is not an issue.....we both just fish for fun, and we're both pretty sure we can have plenty of that fishing from this little Tracker boat. Attached Thumbnails

04-29-10, 10:17 PM	#2
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Sounds great, 66. I could fish in that boat, but I think it would have to be a solo deal LOL. Anyway, it looks like you are going to have a lot of fun in that boat. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

04-29-10, 10:33 PM	#3
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	That is a great looking rig man. Glad oyu got out and got some "water" time. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

04-30-10, 12:29 AM	#5
BassinNC BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: albemarle, NC Posts: 788	Looks great man. In my opinion you will love a recessed pedal mount. It is a lot easier on your back and knees. Any who, congrats on the rig. __________________ 138 bass in 2K10. Biggest 4LBS 14oz.

04-30-10, 02:20 AM	#6
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	Good looking boat Kingfisher! I am happy for you. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

04-29-10, 11:39 PM	#4
RonB BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 68	Nice Boat!

04-30-10, 08:00 AM	#7
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Beautiful lake man! And I'm glade you like the the new rig! Hope you catch some hogs in it! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

04-30-10, 08:30 AM	#8
jasonfish320 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MAINEIAC Posts: 585	Even large fiberglass boats can tend to throw you around a bit if you aren't used to it...It will take some time to git yer sea legs...you will love the foot pedal once you get the hang of using it...recessed is probably personal preference, but I did it on my rig and I LOVE IT..it gives the illusion of more deck space and is a back saver since I don't ever sit..I don't even bother putting my seats in when I'm fishing by myslef. The thing I really like about aluminum is there is almost zero drag which help you to get super shallow. In the springtime before the water warms up to 55 most anglers up here find their limits in 2foot or less. It's a struggle with a large glass boat to get into these inlets/outlets without dragging bottom or getting stuck on logs and such...good luck with the new boat .. looks like 2010 will be a year to remember __________________ "If at first you don't succeed; have another beer"

04-30-10, 08:30 AM	#9
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	Nice looking whip there 66. Hope you get a ton of trips out of it. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

04-30-10, 06:47 PM	#10
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	I love your boat, that's all a man needs. But I gots to know which one of ya lost your hat. __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

05-02-10, 01:27 AM	#11
66KingFisher BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 1,327	It was my hat that flew off, but fortunately I was able to circle around quick enough to scoop it up, so I didn't loose it.....Which is good cause it was my best BPS hat....lol Come to think of it....don't we need a Bassfishin.com hat?

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