jarobi
Member
Hello all.
I own a 1974 Lowe Line 1636, decked included a bow casting deck. It doesn't leak a drop and has been great, but my current 6'5" 320-lb. fishing buddy has made stability a real problem. I've decided to buy a new at least 17' hull, set it up the way I want, and keep it forever. I'm mainly a crappie fisherman, but sometimes chase white bass, walleye, and run trotlines. I have a 1981 Johnson 25hp that absolutely refuses to quit. I'll mount it on the new hull until it dies, probably 15 years from now, then I'll attach a 40 horse tiller. Here are the two contenders:
https://www.trackerboats.com/boat/?boat=3269
Tracker 1754 jon
505 lbs.
.100 aluminum, all welded
https://www.loweboats.com/showroom/rivited-jon/lowe-jon/l1852mt.php
Lowe 1854 jon
475 lbs.
.072 aluminum, riveted
These two hulls are within my budget, same price when a livewell is added to the Tracker. Thanks for any input.
I own a 1974 Lowe Line 1636, decked included a bow casting deck. It doesn't leak a drop and has been great, but my current 6'5" 320-lb. fishing buddy has made stability a real problem. I've decided to buy a new at least 17' hull, set it up the way I want, and keep it forever. I'm mainly a crappie fisherman, but sometimes chase white bass, walleye, and run trotlines. I have a 1981 Johnson 25hp that absolutely refuses to quit. I'll mount it on the new hull until it dies, probably 15 years from now, then I'll attach a 40 horse tiller. Here are the two contenders:
https://www.trackerboats.com/boat/?boat=3269
Tracker 1754 jon
505 lbs.
.100 aluminum, all welded
https://www.loweboats.com/showroom/rivited-jon/lowe-jon/l1852mt.php
Lowe 1854 jon
475 lbs.
.072 aluminum, riveted
These two hulls are within my budget, same price when a livewell is added to the Tracker. Thanks for any input.