2018 Tracker Boats For Sale

The 2018 Tracker lineup spans a range of welded-aluminum fishing boats sold through Bass Pro Shops and Tracker Marine dealers, and used examples for sale cover several models: the 16-foot Panfish, the V-165 (the VT DP model), the Pro 175 TXW, the ProTeam 190 TX, and the Bass Tracker Heritage Edition built to mark the brand's 40th anniversary. These boats target anglers who want a rigged-and-ready package rather than a six-figure bass boat. The Heritage Edition was priced around $9,995 as it sat on the lot, with that figure covering the boat, motor, trailer, batteries, trolling motor, seats and covers. Several models are sized to fit in a home garage, with swing-tongue trailers on boats like the Pro 175 TXW to save space.

Engine packages step up with hull size. The Heritage Edition carries a quiet 40-horsepower four-stroke. The Pro 175 TXW runs a Mercury four-stroke EFI 75-horse, which is the maximum engine for that hull. The ProTeam 190 TX comes standard with a 90-horsepower Mercury four-stroke, can move up to a 115-horse, and for roughly $300 the 115 Pro XS upgrade raises redline from 6,000 to 6,300 rpm for a gain of about one to two mph. Propping matters on the V-165: the factory three-blade Black Max in a 19-pitch was over-propped and topped out near 5,600 to 5,750 rpm, and switching to a 17-pitch Spitfire let the boat almost reach max rpm with a stronger hole shot.

Helm and electronics are practical and dealer-fitted. The 2018 ProTeam 190 TX introduced reworked gauges with a textured bezel and ignition keys that backlight blue at night, plus a bilge switch, nav and anchor light controls, a 12-volt marine-grade plug, and dual aerator switches for the two-sided live well. Boats ship with a Lowrance Hook fish finder, and many used listings show owner upgrades to Humminbird Helix or Garmin units on universal RAM mounts. Trolling motors are typically a 45-pound-thrust Minn Kota Edge on 12 volts, with foot control on the bow boats and stick steering on the 16-foot Panfish.

Storage and deck layout are organized around fishing. Lockable center rod lockers run the length of the casting decks, with diagrams showing how to fit different rod combinations, and the side compartments serve as separate day and safety lockers. Live wells are sized for big fish, with the Pro 175 TXW carrying a 21-gallon aerated, timed well with a removable divider. Seating includes a flip-down center seat that doubles as a step to the rear deck, a bike seat for the bow angler, and storage under the passenger seat for flares and a fire extinguisher.

Build quality centers on the all-welded frame, which removes the leak points of older riveted hulls, and the deep-hull design rides well in chop. Two years of regular use on a garage-kept V-165 produced zero warranty trips and held fit, finish and powder coat in like-new shape. Worth weighing before buying: the factory single-cable Teleflex steering is basic and many owners convert to a BayStar hydraulic setup, the plastic rod-locker racks can snag guides and are often removed, and the factory transom saver and trailer bunks are common early replacement items. The affordability is the consistent draw, often running about half the cost of comparably sized boats.