Tracker 175TXW Question

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One of the reasons I bought a new 19.5' was after being on KY Lake with it gusting to 30 in a Tracker PT 175. That said, I don't really want to be out there in much of anything when it's blowing like that. I grew up on Mobile Bay, and have experienced rough truly rough water from a small boat point of view. You don't want to get caught out there on either one in a small boat. That said, you have to make choices, relative to the conditions in about any boat.
Also, as far as the smooth ride, I think Tracker does make one of the nicer riding boats in that particular style. You're still going to get bounced around pretty good in anything much over a 1' chop. That's my experience anyway.

Mike

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Well I seen this post and couldn't pass up giving my opinion due to the fact I have a Tracker 175 txw and fish Ky lake 7 days, last week of April every year now for the last 10 years. Ky lake is one of the roughest lakes in America the way it sets north and south, so when the wind is either north or south and strong it's unsafe on the main lake, any boat! It's kinda apples to oranges in comparison for "rough water". Other lakes are not as bad with the same given wind.
Secondly the Tracker pro team 175 is a solid boat for the money, probably the best bang for your buck you will get for a bass boat. I know some other aluminum boats now are in the market but they are much more expensive (ranger). I fish roughly 30 days a year in my tracker and catch a ton of bass! It's cheap to operate, however being aluminum and light it has it drawbacks. The smooth ride guarantee is a reflection of their hull. It is smooth with a modified v bottom, but it's also a sales pitch. You will get wet when the waters rough....period. I have a hydrofoil stabilizer on my engine and it helps too. I also use a drift sock I will throw out that slows me way down, works well. The boat handles good in normal water. If I were you and making a decision solely on ky lake I would not recommend this boat. It's very fishable and cost effective with prices of fuel, tackle, etc. Anyway hope this helps!