Old Guy Boat...

I've worked for 49-years and ready to buy a newer boat for crappie and bluegill fishing.

Looking for an aluminum boat with steering wheel and seats mounted to the floor of the boat.

Any ideas from you boat owners?

Thanks

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I too am an old man. The best boat I ever owned was this 17.5' Tracker. I put a 40HP motor on it. It had a great ride and was very stable. I have owned six boats Some were fiberglass, some were Jon boats, one a Crosby boat and one a Venture boat. Of them all I would buy a Tracker again if I could. The problem is that I had a stroke two years ago and my doctor told me to give up the idea of owning another boat. I am now a bank fishing person.

I would second a Tracker boat I you're looking for Aluminum.. I owned a Tracker PT175 and loved that boat. Mine had a 50 hp on it, I would upgrade it to a 60 hp though.. They are really good boats

I fish out of a Wareagle stick steer. Realize they are not for everyone but really suits me with my old legs and dexterity. Never been a tracker guy but with that said. If I was looking for a console steer boat at my age I would look for a older model tracker crappie boat. Some where in the mid 2000's they changed the layout. Older model had seats in back mounted on boxes and a base mounted in flor for fishing with a small rear deck. Gave you a more open floor plan and still had you down in the boat with a lower front deck to eliminate that high step up.

That's what I need Cray... Thanks

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Originally Posted by cray

I fish out of a Wareagle stick steer. Realize they are not for everyone but really suits me with my old legs and dexterity. Never been a tracker guy but with that said. If I was looking for a console steer boat at my age I would look for a older model tracker crappie boat. Some where in the mid 2000's they changed the layout. Older model had seats in back mounted on boxes and a base mounted in flor for fishing with a small rear deck. Gave you a more open floor plan and still had you down in the boat with a lower front deck to eliminate that high step up.

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Down in the boat is why I like my Crappie Jon. I really like that War Eagle you own Cray. Power trim make the stick steer a good handler. I have never been without a Jon Boat since I was a kid. The only problem is getting in and out of any boat. My legs are not as long as they use to be or something like that.

A dealer near me has several ALWELD boats with stick steering. They are welded aluminum jon boats made in Arkansas. They do look good.

Tracker boats are hard to beat. If I wanted a comfortable fishing boat, I'd go with the 19 foot pro team with a 115 4 stroke Mercury. They sip fuel and are very reliable.

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I like my tracker 175 but I can see the day when I will want a boat that I can sit in and not on top of. My balance is not what it used to be. I fishing buddy is 84 and has a Triton 16' with stick steer. I am not a fan of stick steer but, once he gets in,he does not have to get up until he is ready to get out.

I would never want a boat larger than a 1648 aluminum for one person.