Alumicraft 16 foot is 3 grand more than the tracker

Hell yea I noticed that real quick came here to see if anyone else noticed that lol

The Aluma doesn't have wood which is nice. The Tracker has 2 livewells. I like the larger front area of the Aluma and the Helix 5 over the lowrance 3. Also the Aluma is rated for a 90 hp max where the Tracker is 75. 2 nice boats. The Tracker in the back has a little larger storage.

Also the Tracker has a wider base.

Yeah, he did not do a real good job of being unbiased.

They aren't they are BRP

bigisnjr I noticed that too. Didn’t put his weight as far out on the Alumacraft

The tracker was also not trimmed out like the alumacraft was.

I noticed the same thing. Full weight through outer leg on tracker but kept weight through inner leg on alumacraft. Definitely a biased review but at least he mentioned that in the beginning.

Yup, didn't distribute weight equally on both boats, so that shows nothing

Hi dear do you need help getting a boat?

It definitely wasn't a scientific test but the general feel is definitely more tippy on the Tracker. The added stability is at the cost of some top speed on the Alumacraft though. Both boats have their benefits to be sure.

YEAH I saw that too...not scientific just biased like he said...Compare it to the VEXUS and Alumicraft will definitely look "tippyer"

Vexus is also way more expensive

Just admit it, tracker got alumicraft beat.

ricqik - uh, no

I’ll take the tracker all day!

@@albertmcfry6322 why? I think the Trackers hull design makes for a smoother and faster ride. Other than that it seems really inferior to the Alumacraft. The Tracker is probably a little cheaper, but its because they cut costs on making the boat with a wooden deck and plastic seat bases. Even the lids on the Alumacraft have rubber gaskets on them to make them waterproof. I'm just failing to see any benefits to the tracker other than speed.

Well that’s it,It’s a tracker for me!

That's a great question Steve. I don't have specific data but will give you a thoughtful opinion response. I don't have concerns about 375 lbs of down force but would advise caution when loading it horizontally. Said another way, leaning back in the seat would be harder on it. It should be stated that the tracker doesn't have wooden deck lids, they are aluminum, but the deck itself is wooden. I just looked over the Alumacraft again. There is significant bracing under the seat pedestal mount. IF something were to give long term, I'd expect it to be the seat itself.. As for being able to fit behind the steering wheel, I found it a bit snug getting past the steering wheel but once seated, there is adequate leg room. I am 6'2" and 190 pounds. I don't have a belly to deal with but do have long legs. I could sit with my legs straight and pointed my toes to reach the console bulkhead. I hope that helps.

buy a vexus

Nailed it. Transom profile creates an illusion that the tracker lists more as weight moves

I own this exact boat. It is fully welded no rivits and NO wood

Good catch. The video is highlighting the hole shot as much as anything. The top end speed run was done outside of the camera shots, by me. The Tracker trimmed out was slightly faster.....just a bit slower to get there.

Difference between 2str and 4str maybe?

Typical salesman

memphisboatcenter yeah right it said it was for speed

im looking at purchasing my first fishing boat, and im starting to lean more towards a tracker then anything else

@@nathankemper4752 ive ran trackers all my life good boats

Tracker sells the hell out of there "cheap boats" all year long. Not sure about Alumacrafts. Why pay for more when your not getting more?

If I may ask. I’m in the process of buying a new boat. And I’m looking hard at the tracker. But why do you say Ranger in the future. Can you give info. Maybe I need to look at Ranger

Mike Doucet well for one reason, Ranger boats have absolutely no wood in them anywhere. The deck of Trackers is wood. It’s Marine grade plywood, but it will still eventually rot. I’ve seen to many Trackers that had to have the decks replaced,for me to say any different. Don’t quote me on it, but I’ve heard that Alumacraft put a lot of rivets in their boats and I can’t stand rivets in a boat. Rangers are a little more expensive, but they’re well worth the money. I just didn’t have that extra money this time and decided to go ahead with Tracker. The console in the Rangers is made from fiberglass just like their fiberglass boats. Trackers are thick plastic. The transoms in Trackers is made from wood. The transoms in Rangers is made from Pultrusion just like their fiberglass boats. Xpress is another good aluminum boat but they’re extremely expensive. I wood put them in a grade above Tracker and Alumacraft, but below Ranger, but they’re still more expensive than the Rangers. Trackers and Alumacraft are still very good boats. Tracker 175 series is the best selling boat in the world. Either way, Ranger Alumacraft or Tracker, you’ll get a good boat at a good price. But if I were you, I would stay away from Xpress.

Ranger is built by tracker

​​@@jeisonhanssonno.... Ranger is not built by Tracker. Both are owned by White River Marine. But they are not built by the same people. Tracker boats are mfg in Lebanon, MO. Rangers are mfg in Flippin, AR.

I really don't know what to say here dude. You have negative mechanical knowledge to the point that its hilarious. Of all the arguments you could have made you chose the dumbest one and completely fabricated a line of bullcrap. Stop yourself 😂

@@Ed-uk8el I really dont know what to say here dude. Out of all the comments you pick this one, that's hilarious. maybe you should stop yourself lol.

Hi dear do you need help getting a new boat?

Hi dear do you need help getting a new boat ?

Fishstix Tv have you had any issues with the deck rotting

No doubt! But look at the difference in the props! That tiny outboard will turn a big wheel!

@@Memphisboatcenter you right! The evinrude out has a bigger prop

Just go get a Express boat if you want an aluminum boat

@@terryogletree2128 closest dealer is like 15hr drive for me. otherwise i would. closest alumacraft / evinrude dealer is about an hour.

Yea that's old school sales tactics. It's like the dealerships that post 'call for price' on online postings. All I do is sort by $1+ and it sorts them out. The old salesmen dont know how to use the internet as a sales tool. They think hiding information helps them, when in today's world transparency sells far more units than their old school shady tricks.

@@gamesofcontent , most people these days are into Instant Gratification. We want to know now.

i Bee Amazin you are 100% correct my friend!

I'm not an Aluma hater haha, I think in the end it is the better product but also the more expensive.

The wood inbetween prevents squeaks and pops that spook fish. Had a Sea Ark with carpet only on top and I hated how noisy it was.

The wood inbetween prevents squeaks and pops that spook fish. Had a Sea Ark with carpet only on top and I hated how noisy it was.

Hi dear do you need help getting a new boat of an affordable price?

The Jack of All Trades sorry, I own a tracker patio boat! Spare parts are vastly overpriced, the wood used in some of the deck parts is rotting even though they are not in contact with water! It will be the last Tracker I will buy! The motors on a lot of their boats are underpowered, mine included, I knew it, so I cant blame tracker! All of their hulls are only .100 thick which to me is just too thin, hitting rocks or ? In a lake could tear the bottom! To me I gonna sell it this Spring and upgrade to another brand, Ranger patio boat! Last but not least, after a few years the carpet looks terrible, vinyl flooring stays better way longer! Most high dollar boats carry carpet, I will never buy another boat with carpet!

Well you can't really mix steel with aluminium cause it will cause corrosion of the aluminium... Don't know why they do that to start with. But you can use coated boots and screws such as since plated screws with no issues at all... But I'm leaning on the bass tracker. Going to buy one in Jan 2021

I bought a 2002 Alumicraft Pro Bass 16.8 ft, with a 40 hp Mercury 2 cycle, that had sat out in the weather enough to trash the carpet and faded decals on the one side of the motor. Paint looked like new with very little dock scuffing. Inside the motor cowling look like it had never been used and compression was identical for the 2 cylinders and was at the top of the book compression range. Rebuilt the carburetor, but once inside it looked new. Anyway, bought the boat for $4000 with Bear trailer and all. Stripped out carpet, sanded old glue off. layed in all new marine carpet charcoal grey, new seats, heat gunned off old faded decales off the engine, wet sanded engine cowling, painted black, clear coated poly urethane, and installed new Mercury decals. I just mounted a kicker 2015, 15 hp labled as a 9.9 Mercury 4 stroke to side of the 40 hp. I got about $7000 total into it with fish finder new wheels and tires. Oh yeah, I used an updated console (G3) with new gauges. Stainless props on both engines. All that being said, the Alumicraft boats never wear out, because they are all aluminum with no wood. You can get amazing deals on nice used ones. Like 1/2 the price or less than new. Many people buy them at boat shows, use them maybe 10 times. They set collecting junk stacked on top them in a garage until they get divorced, and the wife sells it cheap to piss off the x-husband? LOL. Just say'n.😃

Exactly. Two different boats.

@@HB-uk9qc The TXW and TF are the exact same hulls. All differences are interior, and wouldnt have any effect on performance.

Tracker and Lowe are the best bang for your buck entry tins on the market. Or you could spend some more dough and get a real nice boat like an Xpress, aTriton or a more expensive Triton with a Ranger Logo on it ;) To me, Alumacraft for most of these types falls into that nice boat but can't justify almost 1000 dollars more for similar specs because of fear or wood. I've fished off of both of these rigs and both are nice. Like you said, it really comes down to preference and Alumacraft definitely gives you more options if that is what you prefer.

moronmonkey1 they didn’t have the tracker trimmed out for top speed. They were providing hole shot. Big difference in 2str and 4str. Yet the 4str will last drastically longer

Assuming both are new, based on these two boats with the same equipment (add a cover and spare to the tracker) It's 6-800 more for the Alumacraft.

Hi dear do you need help getting a boat?

They sure do, and IMO just ride smoother overall than most tins, even though like the guy said,"they are more tippy". Bass Trackers have been my family's go to tins for as long as I can remember, and I have to say, I still get a real warm feeling when I see one of the old silver, black and reds on the water. My new love is Xpress boats though, after hearing about them for years, I finally got one and it is not a cliche, they really do handle closer to a glass than anything I've ever ridden in. I just love them.