Question for you Tracker boat owner guys

as mentioned in earlier post, dealer was pushing a ext warranty for up to 5 years on electronics on the boat son is looking at. My question is anyone can tell me what all it would cover ? He called dealership this morning and his salesman is off today and the general manager said he wasnt sure if it is the gauges, switches and TM, I think he would be better off to not go with it as the biggest cost would be the trolling motor and if it were I wouldnt go back with the same TM (42lb) anyway. just need some thought if you guys know anything bout this, tryin to help him out on this. I told him I would extend the motor warranty if possible my self

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Can't help much Larry, bought mine used from a dealer & it had two years left on the warranty.

Only thing I can think is it might cover the tilt and trim cylinder. Can't say for sure but some factory extended warranties exclude that which is pricey to replace from the dealer but can be rebuilt or bought used or remanned at less than an arm and a leg. Even if I'm right, I'd forgo it. The TM wouldn't be worth repairing or replacing because he's eventually going to want to upgrade to more thrust and the same for electronics. For what is standard, it's better to replace than repair. As far as switches and gauges and whatnot, most switches - even tracker branded from the dealership is going to be sub $50 and a tach would only cost you $100 if you went high end and they don't tend to go out often. The rest of the gauges are worthless anyway.

Save the $900, but do get the extended on the motor.

Wannabe...

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Only thing I can think is it might cover the tilt and trim cylinder. Can't say for sure but some factory extended warranties exclude that which is pricey to replace from the dealer but can be rebuilt or bought used or remanned at less than an arm and a leg. Even if I'm right, I'd forgo it. The TM wouldn't be worth repairing or replacing because he's eventually going to want to upgrade to more thrust and the same for electronics. For what is standard, it's better to replace than repair. As far as switches and gauges and whatnot, most switches - even tracker branded from the dealership is going to be sub $50 and a tach would only cost you $100 if you went high end and they don't tend to go out often. The rest of the gauges are worthless anyway.

Save the $900, but do get the extended on the motor.

Wannabe...

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Thanks WB, that is what Im thinking but its his call

The electronics warrenty is for the motor guide trolling motor. The mercury has a five year warrenty, and the trolling motor one year. In about a year, you will get two separate letters from mercury. One is an offer to extend the motor warrenty, another is an offer to extend the trolling motor warenty - which was $ 62 in my case for the trolling motor. I didn't do it because I now have an i-pilot. Gauges, etc are for one year.

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Originally Posted by maachuu

as mentioned in earlier post, dealer was pushing a ext warranty for up to 5 years on electronics on the boat son is looking at. My question is anyone can tell me what all it would cover ? He called dealership this morning and his salesman is off today and the general manager said he wasnt sure if it is the gauges, switches and TM, I think he would be better off to not go with it as the biggest cost would be the trolling motor and if it were I wouldnt go back with the same TM (42lb) anyway. just need some thought if you guys know anything bout this, tryin to help him out on this. I told him I would extend the motor warranty if possible my self

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If the General Manager does not know.....then how do you know the salesman knows what he is talking about. I think its BS....If they are going to charge you 900 bucks for extra warranty then you should be provided with a document showing what all you get for the 900 bucks.

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If the General Manager does not know.....then how do you know the salesman knows what he is talking about. I think its BS....If they are going to charge you 900 bucks for extra warranty then you should be provided with a document showing what all you get for the 900 bucks.

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you so right G, he will have to see it in writing but I just cant see the extra money for coverage on items that you could all replace for about that :( he is passing it up and I think he will be fine, he wont have the same depth finder, trolling motor on there for long any way, well if he is anything like me, didnt like TM or FF on the boat but no cheaper to take it off

BTW talked to Tommy at Sherms and he was a nice fellow but just didnt have any boats instock in that range and said it would be about 5 weeks and I know Matt aint gonna wait that long

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as mentioned in earlier post, dealer was pushing a ext warranty for up to 5 years on electronics on the boat son is looking at. My question is anyone can tell me what all it would cover ? He called dealership this morning and his salesman is off today and the general manager said he wasnt sure if it is the gauges, switches and TM, I think he would be better off to not go with it as the biggest cost would be the trolling motor and if it were I wouldnt go back with the same TM (42lb) anyway. just need some thought if you guys know anything bout this, tryin to help him out on this. I told him I would extend the motor warranty if possible my self

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When I bought mine I took one of the warranty's that covered most everything, and I'm glad I did because I had to use it twice, once on the plumbing, and on the motor.
I wouldn't get the 42 pound thrust tm, that's what I have, I would get a 60 or 70 pound thrust.
Good Luck....crappie cowboy

Before your son purchases a Tracker boat he needs to look at the same model in a Lowes boat. More leg room for the driver and a lot wider boat. When the general manager doesn't know about what it covers I wouldn't spend the money.

You can custom build a 1654 or 1754 with a 50 to 75 hp engine for less than 13k and get what you want.

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Before your son purchases a Tracker boat he needs to look at the same model in a Lowes boat. More leg room for the driver and a lot wider boat. When the general manager doesn't know about what it covers I wouldn't spend the money.

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We looked at the Lowe first and I liked it better but he liked the tracker, so its his call :)

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You can custom build a 1654 or 1754 with a 50 to 75 hp engine for less than 13k and get what you want.

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Torch, he wouldnt wait that long, he was now in the mood and had the wife talked into it and so he jumped on a chance to get a boat

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Or you could buy OleMiss' 16 ff CC F&F for a good price too. I like those Lowe Stingers over Tracker myself.

Wannabe...

Or......

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/perso...75-xl-pro.html

Bet you could finaigle a guided trip on Kentucky Lake while you're at it.

Wannabe...

I like most anything over the trackers.

Trackers are not bad boats, it's just that there is so much better out there. You do get a lot of boat for the money and they are laid out well for the available space, but they do have their draw backs.

Wannabe...

I had that exact Stratos before my Triton and ABSOLUTELY LOVED THAT BOAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just needed one bigger to put 3-4 bodies in.

Ifn it was up to me I would go with the Lowe or have me one built by F&F cause 2 of the guys here at work have had them built for them and I like them both

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you so right G, he will have to see it in writing but I just cant see the extra money for coverage on items that you could all replace for about that :( he is passing it up and I think he will be fine, he wont have the same depth finder, trolling motor on there for long any way, well if he is anything like me, didnt like TM or FF on the boat but no cheaper to take it off

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The TM that comes on Trackers is about 350 bucks......the FF they use is about a 100 bucks....OK, thats 450 total......so 900 bucks to insure it? Something does not seem right about this.

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The TM that comes on Trackers is about 350 bucks......the FF they use is about a 100 bucks....OK, thats 450 total......so 900 bucks to insure it? Something does not seem right about this.

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Bingo !!! I think it was the finance manager trying to take advantage of a young couple but I dont know, thing is he aint gonna pay it :)and that was his decision :)

maachuu, I bought the tracker 175txw in June of o7.The special was 6 yrs warranty on engine. everything else had 3 yrs warranty.I got the 60 Merc. 4 stroke, and love it.The boat rides great. your son will like the way it rides.I wouldn't get anything smaller than the 46# t/m., and would get bigger if I could. and the twx is 60 in. across the bottom, very sturdy when walking around in it. I went ahead and added 2 pedastal seats in front, and rear also. Wife likes to set up front too.
Mine is 4 yrs old and never been back to shop.

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We looked at the Lowe first and I liked it better but he liked the tracker, so its his call :)

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Personally.....I think the Lowe is a better boat than the Tracker.......The Tracker with all its red paint and all might look better to a young first boat buyer.......but look at how it is constructed......look at the welds etc. the Lowe is better. Plus the Lowe is a wider more stable boat. By the way, I owned a Tracker for 22 years and never had a problem with anything.

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maachuu, I bought the tracker 175txw in June of o7.The special was 6 yrs warranty on engine. everything else had 3 yrs warranty.I got the 60 Merc. 4 stroke, and love it.The boat rides great. your son will like the way it rides.I wouldn't get anything smaller than the 46# t/m., and would get bigger if I could. and the twx is 60 in. across the bottom, very sturdy when walking around in it. I went ahead and added 2 pedastal seats in front, and rear also. Wife likes to set up front too.
Mine is 4 yrs old and never been back to shop.

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Thanks Steve, its what he liked and its his money so I will gladly fish out of it, now when and if I get ready for a new boat I dont think I will go with tracker but I just dont know for sure. so many different opinions about boats and I guess I would just buy the one I found setup like I wanted or have one built to my needs. I am just happy that his is into fishing and not something else that could no doubt be worse. Its a good lookin boat and its what he likes so its his money to spend, Ive just been tryin to keep him from getting screwed over on the deal :)

Same song, different verse: Extend the motor, if you choose, but generally if something is gonna happen to the motor it will happen while it is still in factory warranty......generally. After that, upgrade everything you can----TM, Depth finders, etc. Tracker will never over-engineer ANYTHING. I bought an '02 TX-17 used and upgraded most everything and it fishes just fine for my limited use (dang it!). Wish it was a little wider, but it will be next time. And you guys are right....next time it will most likely be a Lowes or something stronger built. But for now.........