new targa17

[Gary Weaver]

I am thinking of purchasing a new targa 17. I have never owned an aluminum boat currently use my dad's triton 17 foot boat. I have read several love or hate messages about tracker boats. Do any of you have any reservations about tracker boats. Leaks, etc.

 

[Texas Transplant]

GWeaver,



I'm a Targa 18 owner, about 2 1/2 years now. I have no reservations on mine. Love it - most of the time. There are times that I want more deck space, and having not to see it blowing like a kite in the wind, but most of the time I like it fine.



The Targa's are welded, therefore not the hassles and/or problems that any riveted boat will have over time. I used the boat approximately 25-20 outings this year.



Also, do a search on the general subject of 'performance'. A number of us have posted long performance messages for different boats, both Glass and Tin. Mine is out there.



Tex

 

[Gary Weaver]

I live near Huntington, WV

 

[C C]

I have a Targa V17, 60hp Merc with the windshield. It's a great boat, no leaks and no engine problems. It's a heavy boat, put as big an engine you can afford to if you want any speed out of it, but otherwise it's a great rig.

 

[Mark Hofman]

I've never even been to West Virginia. Can't help there.



Okay guys and gals, dealership recommendations?

 

[Bruce Freeman]

Contact Marke at BPS in Michigan he will fix you up..I don't recomend Bowers Marine in PA. But other than that Good Luck.

BF

 

[David Kohler]

I totally agree with Bruce - avoid Bower's Marine if at all possible. Too many horror stories (I'm one of them).

 

[Mark Hofman]

The drive to Detroit is beautiful this time of year. And I'm sure Marke would be happy to get you set up right.

 

[Staci Matheis]

Or, if Marke is too far away, Bob Bourget at Marine USA in Worcester, Massachussetts. ([email protected]) Both are members of this board and have exceptional reputations!



me!



(Hey, Bob! You need to update your e-mail address in your member profile!)

 

[TrepMan]

Running a Rivited 2000 PC 175 with ZERO leaks and great service! Like everyone said the Dealer is the key!



Trep