Dan M

I think I'm going to reinforce the Traxtech rails with the aluminum they sell for that purpose and just mount them on the rails. Thanks guys

Rochester (Greece)

Kept the payment small and picked up a Pro guide V16.

Hey all - just bought a 16' Tracker - and before I mount my Traxtech rails - I'm wondering if I'll have room / where to mount downriggers. Can I mount them someplace on the Traxtech rails? Is there a better location? On the rails I'll have a Cannon rod holder on each side and a couple of Fat AZ rod holders. What will I need to mount them? I don't have a set yet, going to pick up sometime this winter.

Nice job!

Would do $1200 for the boat & trailer without the fish finder. The trailer alone is worth quite a bit - completely rebuilt and way heavier duty than was needed for this boat. Also consider trades for a 9.9 kicker motor.

$1600

Yes, 1-2' on Ontario is all I'm looking for, finger lakes for the rest. 18-19' aluminum will be perfect.

That thing is 28k and noway I'm launching that at some of the smaller finger lakes

I saw that one - nice boat. Trying to find something 18' + - thanks for posting though!

The one that is closed? It is nice - no trailer though - and can’t see how you could use that to cast for musky

*edit* budget is 8k. Hey all, finally ready to upgrade to a newer/bigger boat. I'm in no rush, as well, it's October but I do want something by the spring. Probably wanting to go aluminum deep V - 18' or larger, but open to other suggestions/offers. Looking for something that can handle Lake O for salmon and trout on the days that weather / waves permit but still trailer to finger lakes for musky/trout/pike and bass. Budget is 8k. I take care of my gear, and don't want a project boat or something that's been left out in the elements uncovered. We troll probably 70% of the time so I do want downriggers or the option to install them. No need for any family tubing boat - wife gets motion sick so it's usually my brother and myself - maybe one other person. Thanks in advance!

Going to bump up my budget to 10-14k - 18' or larger if I can.

I went today and had a look - thinking about it- it wasn't covered while stored outside so it was a bit rougher inside than I wanted. Very nice guy though

16' Marathon Duranautic. I've owned it for two years. Brand new seats, year old batteries, new 12 gallon fuel tank & fuel line. Motor is a 82 Johnson 50HP. Had lower unit seals and impeller replaced this year along with new spark plugs and wires. Motor is leaking a little oil, I was told it needs a new gasket or a seal - I'm not a mechanic and am upgrading to something bigger. The motor still runs fine, starts right up and does 23mph with 2 people on board. The trailer is a Load Rite trailer that has everything new on it. New tires, new spare tire, new lights & wiring, new winch, new safety chains, new tongue jack, new coupler and a swing arm so you can fit it in your garage. - Trailer is probably worth at least $1000 on it's own. Video walk around -

Just talked to the guy - think I’m gonna go look

good points. I think what I’ve been looking at is what I can get for 12k. Newer smaller boat or older 19-20. That’s what’s making me lean toward the smaller one is I don’t want another problem with a motor

I was just looking at that Starcraft and other posts online - seems like a great boat for Ontario salmon - my concern would be that I fish Waneta alot for musky - and with the high gunwales making it hard to net and unhook a fish while it's in the water - not to mention the smaller launch at Waneta. Boat will spend probably most of it's life at Waneta/Chataqua/Canandaguia and sometimes Ontario. Would a smaller boat be better for those smaller lakes? (easier to launch and reach over the boat to lip/unhook musky)

What length is this boat?

Not sure what I would be able to find for 10-12k in that size that was nice - was thinking tracker targa 19 but they are more expensive. Suggestions? Remember - primarily is musky fishing

If it was you guys would you - get a larger boat and store in the driveway - or something that fits in the garage? I'm leaning towards garage just because I like to keep my stuff nice, but if a good deal came up..