CQ - My 2000 Pro Crappie was all welded and the Revolution hull, so I'm thinking 2000 might have been the first year. I just threw away all my old Tracker brochures when we packed up and moved, sorry.
Keep looking there are a LOT of great deals on boats, just do your research, like you did on the last one, and you'll find what you want at a price you can afford - good luck!
Trep