Well I did it

[roadrunner]

I have a friend that had a tracker deep v I think 17ft with a 60 on it he fished Canada for musky and lakes here in Illinois he loved it.

[Wormin]

Way to go Chuck, there nothing like slimming up a new deck. Did you get a keel Guard with it,may be worth it.

[riverrat12]

Thanks guy's that's what I was hoping to hear. I have to admit it is a little intimidating when I looked at it. I usually load and unload by myself so it worries me alittle. Guess I'll figure it out. Can't wait.

[kyriverblues]

Thanks guy's that's what I was hoping to hear. I have to admit it is a little intimidating when I looked at it. I usually load and unload by myself so it worries me alittle. Guess I'll figure it out. Can't wait.

I have a 2001 17ft tracker pro deep v and I love it. They load very easy just about like any aluminum bass boat. It does ride a little rougher than a bass boat but it’s worth it with the others benifits in big water. You will be happy!!!

[riverrat12]

Way to go Chuck, there nothing like slimming up a new deck. Did you get a keel Guard with it,may be worth it.

Funny you say that. When I asked about one the salesmen didn't really know...he wondered if the guard would adhere to the aluminum. I will definitely be looking into one. Gotta have one where I fish for sure.

[R19]

I helped a friend put a keel guard on an aluminium Xpress bass boat several years ago. It had a sharp keel just like a traditional fiberglass bass boat. Even though the model your talking about is not a bass style hull it still has a keel just like one, so I think a keel guard will work on the boat your buying.

The self install models are not that hard to put on but it is best if you have a second person because extra hands come in handy. The hardest part is prep work and getting everything lined up. Once you get it where you want it, it's as simple as removing the sticker and pushing it into place. It took us about 1.5 hours and we had never done one before.

TIP...if you do the install yourself, lay the keel guard out in the sun an unroll it. Let the sun get the rubber warm so it's pliable and loses it "memory" from where it came rolled up in a box. It's also best if the air temperature is warm. This makes it easier to work with. It's basically stiff rubber so warm is easier to work with. If my memory is correct what I mentioned is a tip that was in the install directions.

[kstonich]

I also have a deep V Lund , you might think about trailer steps. I built some myself if you fish by yourself they are a great addition. Here is sample company there are many styles out there.
https://www.easystepsystem.com/

[riverrat12]

I also have a deep V Lund , you might think about trailer steps. I built some myself if you fish by yourself they are a great addition. Here is sample company there are many styles out there.
https://www.easystepsystem.com/

Yes sir, Mine comes with steps built in on the trailer. I couldn't imagine trying to climb over the bow, getting to dang old lol.

[riverrat12]

I helped a friend put a keel guard on an aluminium Xpress bass boat several years ago. It had a sharp keel just like a traditional fiberglass bass boat. Even though the model your talking about is not a bass style hull it still has a keel just like one, so I think a keel guard will work on the boat your buying.

The self install models are not that hard to put on but it is best if you have a second person because extra hands come in handy. The hardest part is prep work and getting everything lined up. Once you get it where you want it, it's as simple as removing the sticker and pushing it into place. It took us about 1.5 hours and we had never done one before.

TIP...if you do the install yourself, lay the keel guard out in the sun an unroll it. Let the sun get the rubber warm so it's pliable and loses it "memory" from where it came rolled up in a box. It's also best if the air temperature is warm. This makes it easier to work with. It's basically stiff rubber so warm is easier to work with. If my memory is correct what I mentioned is a tip that was in the install directions.

Thank you, I found some called Gator guards and if I can't talk the shop into putting them on I'll be doing it myself.

[linedrager]

If your loading and unloading by yourself, put a long rope on the front and back up and let it come off, (rope tied to trailer where you can untie) then pull it back in and tie it up while you park

[linedrager]

Congratulations on the purchase, I have a similar boat, (17.5) just wish it was a little bigger and a bigger outboard.

[riverrat12]

If your loading and unloading by yourself, put a long rope on the front and back up and let it come off, (rope tied to trailer where you can untie) then pull it back in and tie it up while you park

Will definitely try the rope. Thank you, see ya at the river. Chuck