How well do the aluminum boats hold up? I was just wondering about leaks in the rivets etc? I was told the boat is mint no leaks ever, But was concerned because of the age. What are your thoughts on them.

Tracker boats are historically good boats.  Have one now and had one in the mid 80's.

Have you had any leaks around rivets or other places?

Have you had any leaks around rivets or other places?

trackers are welded, there are no rivets.

Have you had any leaks around rivets or other places?

trackers are welded, there are no rivets.

My 1990 Tracker is put together with rivets and leaks like a sieve.  I don't know when Tracker started making welded hulls, but I guarantee you it was after 1990.

Anyone know if a  1997 bass tracker pro 16  has rivets? I just don't want to drive 2.5 hours to find out it does.

Anyone know if a 1997 bass tracker pro 16 has rivets? I just don't want to drive 2.5 hours to find out it does.

yup it has rivits.......i have a 1999 tracker no leaks so far and it has taken a beating......if it springs a leak i will fix it and keep fishin.... :

Think I should I take a chance? He told me it is MINT and will test it on the water? He wants 4200.00. No rips in the seats or carpet.

Have you had any leaks around rivets or other places?

trackers are welded, there are no rivets.

My 1990 Tracker is put together with rivets and leaks like a sieve. I don't know when Tracker started making welded hulls, but I guarantee you it was after 1990.

mine is a 1988

Think I should take a chance on it?

Any more thoughts on this?

Any more thoughts on this?

it doesn't cost anything to take a look.if it is in good shape buy it and don't look back......i paid $4000 for mine a yr ago.....and it fishes great..i fish alone alot and my tracker tows easy....loads and unloads easy....

and sips gas like and old vw.....

Great to know. I am going to look at on Wednesday and I will let you all know how it works out. He told me he will even put in the water to prove there are no leaks and drive it around. Sounds good to me. Hope gas will be good also with the 50hp Merc.  

LoneWolf

Sent you a message.

unhbass, I paid $4500 for my '89 two years ago, primarily because the 60 hp Johnson was newly rebuilt.  To tell you the truth, I don't mind if my boat leaks.  That's what bilge pumps are for.  I love my old leaky boat.

BTW, jmorgan, as the old adage says "It is better to remain silent and let people think you are a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt."

Thanks Mike. I will post how I made out Wednesday night. I am hoping for the best  

I just called the guy to ask a few questions on the boat and was told it has no power trim so I am going to pass on it. I guess I wil keep looking.

I have a 1955 memphis belle and its leaked very little,after tighting the loose rivets it hasnt give me a problem since.

 smokepole