Talk me out of it...

After a month and a half of trying to find a suitable motor to get the old boat up and running again, my wife and I had a long talk last night. We have $2,500 set aside for for the motor. We have previously looked at a new 1754 Grizzly Tracker with a side Console and 50hp Mercury ELPTO that was priced at $12,500. Thinking now about going ahead and just using the cash as a down payment and financing the boat so I can get my boys on the water during spring break next week.

If you know anything bad about the Grizzly/Merc combo, now is the time to tell me...

Not familiar with the boat. But, don't waste any oportunities to spend time with those boys. If you qualify, financing is too easy these days. I am about to finance a couple of 4 wheelers for less than what I used to smoke up every month----20 years ago.
DP

Don't know much about them but that big a boat with a 50 hp would be underpowered, at least for me... I bet it's a great rig besides that. Also remember trolling motor, seats, and all the other things you may need.

Ive got the guy working me up a final price but I did remember to include a trolling motor, an additional seat (to make 4 with 2 pedestals), a boat cover and a fish finder. I'm having him price the Hummingbird 798ci and the 598ci both of which have side imaging.

My one concern is the trolling motor. I went with the 45# so that I could spend a little more on the electronics. I hope it pushes it OK.

I would compare boats and prices. I am not a fan of Mercury or Tracker boats but that is just me.

Good luck with your boat deal......my thinking is....if your going to finance and make payments, just spend a little more and get what you really want.

The boys and I have fished out of a 1968 model 14' Duracraft with a 6hp Johnson that is as old as the boat for the last several years. A couple of months ago I took possession of my deceased father-in-law's 1754 Alumacraft with intentions of fixing it up and using it to fish from this year. However we've run into issue after issue until finally we've decided to pursue a new boat.

One thing is for certain, whatever we get will be an improvement on what we've had!

I think JPJ said it right:

B-break
O- out
A-another
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good luck with your boat deal......my thinking is....if your going to finance and make payments, just spend a little more and get what you really want.

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That will be a nice rig. You may could fudge on the 598 if a 2d with di is cheaper and go with a larger TM. The 45lb may be ok, I don't know.

I've got a 17-54 with 40 Merc and 46# MG. Big motor goes plenty fast for me, TM is a gutless nuisance, anything over 10mph wind and it won't pull against it. Love 17-54's, they'll fish anywhere for anything

Dont do it! You will hate having a good boat that doesnt need fixed! Plus the warranty incase something goes wrong sounds horrible! Did i talk ya out of it? Lol

I have a 1754 war eagle with a 50 merc on it. Bout 30-35 is top speed depending on conditions with 2 people. Plenty fast for me. Started out with a 55 lb Mk and now have a 80 lb Mk terrova. The 55 pushed the boat great but ya can't beat the terrova.

45# in the wind won't be nearly enuff

I'm not sure, but I think Steve48 on here has a Tracker Grizzly for sale. Nice boat. Well taken care of and garage kept. Selling because he's got a bigger, better Tracker and doesn't need two boats. You ought to send him a pm and see if he still has it, and if he still wants to sell it. He's got pics he can send you too! Steve's a stand-up guy too, so if he tells you something, you can take it to the bank!

Got a 17/54 WarEagle stick steer. Had a 46 MG on it. Useless, went to a 55 terrova. No comparison. If it was me I'd cut back on electronics and spend extra on troller. Finder not much good if you can't fish the spots you find. 50 would be plenty motor. I agree with G if your going to be making payments any way I'd sure look at some other brands and get pricing before I signed up on a tracker.

Just don't settle for the first one you look at. Call around and see what you can find. I agree that a 46 won't be nearly enough and if you are financing it getting the depthfinders and tm you want shouldn't make a whole lot of diff. Could probably find a dealer who will take a little off the price of the boat to make the electronics happen. Hope this helps

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i would go no lower than a 70# trolling motor with variable speed. i have a 17 foot boat with a 55# and it sucks in the wind and current

$200 a month for 10 years. How much will gas be by then? I'd just go with RCC. Now that outta talk you out of it for sure.:Rofl

50 ponies on a 17/54 is plenty of outboard, if you are going to make a upgrade to the boat before you purchase, put atleast a 24 volt 70 pound thrust trolling motor on it.

Tony, Check PM's

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