andy durda
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Today I sold my 2005 Targa 18. If anyone remembers I had Issues with Tracker over a cracked keel weld. Tracker took it back to the factory and fixed the weld. I was out of the water from August 2009 and recieved the boat back in Febuary 2010. I missed some very good fishing and learned some very important leasons along the way. This has been my 3rd tracker product and the only one to hold up was my old 16 footer with a 9.9hp. Sorry I sold that boat. I knew that when the boat came back from the factory I would have a hard time trusting its integrity. I was 18 miles out on Lake Erie when it was taking on water fast. Good thing it was a calm day. I researched Tracker products and was sickened to find out I was not the only one with problems. From the internet to sales people to professional fishermen all I heard was the same story. Tracker boats didn't hold up. Mostly broken welds. Also noticed that the only place to buy a new tracker boat is from Bass Pro Shops. The Wal-Mart of the fishing industry. So I decided to cut my losses. Take a hit on the boat I barely used and sell and buy new again. I only have so much time in my life and I can not waste anymore time waiting for Tracker or anyone else to help after they took my money. I also have 4 children that enjoy fishing but I need to bring them back safely. Not worry if we are going to sink and scare the hell out of them. So after a winter of worry Tracker help in my decission. I looked, talked, and read everything I could to make my next boat a wise choice. I purchased a new Starcraft 196 Fishmaster. Has a lifetime warrenty and the company had a show and I maybe trading fishing trips with the factory rep..Great People they understand weekend fishermen. Guys don't get me wrong no offense to anyone on this site. You have all been a great support site and a great bunch of fisherpeople. It does hurt after beening a diehard Tracker owner for over 16 years to have such a bad feeling about Tracker boats. And so wrong about them and the company. I do look forward to my new boat and I will be out there watching that sunrise on the water with each and every one of you. Good luck fishing.