2010 Aluminum V-hull Study Smoker Craft vs. Tracker
Tracker Smoker Craft
• Tracker Marine Group, LLC is
owned by Bass Pro Shops
(Outdoor World) and is a
privately help company. Johnny
Morris is founder and CEO.
• Started building aluminum
packages in 1978 and V-hull
aluminum boats in 1987
• Market and sell products
through company stores (Bass
Pro Shops), as well as competing
dealerships
• Nationally advertised prices on
all boats are set by corporate
•Boats are generally welded with
interior stringer subsystem
• Smoker Craft is an aluminum
boat brand of Smoker Craft, Inc.
which is family owned by the
Schrock and Smoker families.
• Started building aluminum
boats in 1963 with roots back to
1903.
• Market and sell products
through independent boat
dealers worldwide.
• Allow dealerships to set their
own retail prices based on their
market
• Boats are generally riveted rib
and keel construction
Tracker
Transom (Example) Side extrusion weld (Example)
Welded Hull Problems • Hardened aluminum from the extreme heat of welding becomes weak on either side of the weld
and can crack from the weight and vibration of the motor on the transom and the beating of the
waves on the bottom and in the bow if not properly supported.
• Welded infrastructure can completely break loose under the floor cracking the bottom plate of
aluminum and sometimes pulling the welds completely through the bottom.
• Tack welds inside the hull can often be seen on the outside of the hull and these welds sometimes
break along their length or at the corners. The welded pieces would be stronger if welded completely
instead of tacked as a tack weld allows for more flex which stresses it more.
• Welded hull repairs are often more costly and may result in full hull replacements.
*Prices do not include freight and/or dealer prep **Smoker Craft prices include Graph & Trolling Motor
FEATURES .
Tracker
FEATURES .
Smoker Craft 2010 161 Pro Angler w/ Mercury 50 EFI
(Dealer Net, No Discounts: $13,284) Boat, Motor & Trailer @ 15%:
$15,628
D/N, L-3 Cash & Show Discounts: $12,164 Boat, Motor & Trailer @ 18%: $14,834
2009 V-16 SC w/ Mercury 50 EFI
Boat, Motor & Trailer @ 12%:
$15,295
Tracker Smoker Craft 2010 161 Pro Angler w/ Mercury 50 EFI
2009 V-16 SC w/ Mercury 50 EFI Tracker V-16 SC Smoker 161 Pro Angler
Length 16' 4'' 16' 0"
Beam 92" 81"
Interior Depth 25"
Transom Height 20" 20"
Bottom Width 69"
Max. Recommended HP 75 HP 60 HP
Max. Person Capacity 5 Persons 5 Persons
Max. Person Weight 720 Lbs.
Max. Weight Capacity 1275 Lbs. 1200 Lbs.
Hull Material 0.090 5052 Marine Alloy B - .100/S - .064/R - .070
Weight (approx.) 950 Lbs. 845 Lbs.
Fuel Capacity 24 Gallons 16 Gallons
Deadrise 19 degrees 10 degrees
Livewell 23 Gal. Bow 25 Gal. Bow
Color Silver w/Char & red graphics Linen/Black or Red
Keels 1 3
Tracker Smoker Craft 2010 161 Pro Angler w/ Mercury 50 EFI 2009 V-16 SC w/ Mercury 50 EFI
Top loading rod boxes take up valuable
cockpit space
Small bow storage doors are hard
to access with front seat in place Large bow storage doors are
accessible from for easy loading
Lockable side rod storage panel frees
up cockpit space and houses toe kick
Tracker Smoker Craft 2010 161 Pro Angler w/ Mercury 50 EFI
2009 V-16 SC w/ Mercury 50 EFI
92" Beam 81"
2 Pc/.090 Hull Bottom 1 Pc/.100
24 Gal Fuel Capacity 16 Gal
Bow Storage
Cockpit Room
23 Gal Livewell 25 Gal
Toe Kicks
1 Color 2
1 Keels 5
26-27MPH Speed w/50 30-32 MPH
*Prices do not include freight and/or dealer prep **Smoker Craft prices include Graph & Trolling Motor
FEATURES .
Tracker
FEATURES .
Smoker Craft 2010 162 Pro Angler XL w/ Mercury 60 EFI
(Dealer Net, No Discounts: $15,320) Boat, Motor & Trailer @ 15%:
$18,024
D/N, L-3 Cash & Show Discounts: $14,019 Boat, Motor & Trailer @ 18%: $17,097
2009 V-16 WT w/ Mercury 60 EFI
Boat, Motor & Trailer @ 12%:
$17,220
Tracker Smoker Craft 2010 162 Pro Angler XL w/ Mercury 60 EFI 2009 V-16 WT w/ Mercury 60 EFI
Tracker V-16 WT Smoker 162 Pro Angler XL
Length 16' 4'' 16'0"
Beam 92" 91"
Transom Height 20" 20"
Bottom Width 69"
Interior Depth 27"
Max. Recommended HP 75 HP 75 HP
Max. Person Capacity 5 Persons 5 Persons
Max. Person Weight 720 Lbs.
Max. Weight Capacity 1275 Lbs. 1250 Lbs.
Hull Material 0.090 5052 Marine Alloy B - .100/S - .070/R - .125
Weight (approx.) 1000 Lbs. 1010 Lbs.
Fuel Capacity 24 Gallons 20 Gallons
Deadrise 19 degrees 10 degrees
Livewell 23 Gallon Bow 25 Gallon Bow
Color Silver w/Char & red graphics Stone Wht/Black or Red
Keels 1 5
Tracker Smoker Craft 2010 162 Pro Angler XL w/ Mercury 60 EFI
2009 V-16 WT w/ Mercury 60 EFI
• 2 Piece .090 gauge
welded bottom and sides
• 1 Center Keel
• Interior longitudinal
stringers to support bottom
• Top loading rod storage
takes up cockpit room
• One color choice
• One piece .100 gauge
bottom provides extra
strength to the keel area of
the boat
• Lateral ribs on 9” centers for
interior bottom support
• 5 Keels for exterior
longitudinal hull support and
protection
• AIRS structure in the bow
• Lockable side rode storage
frees up cockpit room
• Two color choice
Tracker Smoker Craft 2010 162 Pro Angler XL w/ Mercury 60 EFI 2009 V-16 WT w/ Mercury 60 EFI
92" Beam 91"
2 Pc/.090 Hull Bottom 1 Pc/.100
24 Gal Fuel Capacity 20 Gal
Bow Storage
Cockpit Room
23 Gal Livewell 25 Gal
Toe KIcks
1 Color 2
1 Keels 5
28-30 MPH Speed w/60 32-34 MPH
*Prices do not include freight and/or dealer prep **Smoker Craft prices include Graph & Trolling Motor
FEATURES .
Tracker
FEATURES .
Smoker Craft 2010 172 Pro Angler w/ Mercury 90 EFI
(Dealer Net, No Discounts: $19,182) Boat, Motor & Trailer @ 18%:
$23,392
D/N, L-3 Cash & Show Discounts: $17,539 Boat, Motor & Trailer @ 20%: $21,924
2009 Targa V-17 WT w/ Mercury 90 EFI
Boat, Motor & Trailer @ 12%:
$23,140
Tracker Smoker Craft 2010 172 Pro Angler w/ Mercury 90 EFI 2009 Targa V-17 WT w/ Mercury 90 EFI
Tracker Targa V-17 WT Smoker 172 Pro Angler
Length 17' 16' 8"
Beam 98" 92"
Interior Depth 27" 24"
Transom Height 25" 20"
Bottom Width 82"
Max. Recommended HP 135 HP 140 HP
Max. Person Capacity 5 Persons 5 Persons
Max. Person Weight 875 Lbs.
Max. Weight Capacity 1650 Lbs. 1400 Lbs.
Hull Material 0.100 5052 Marine Alloy B -.100/S -.076/R -.100
Weight (approx.) 1375 Lbs. 1225 Lbs.
Fuel Capacity 30 Gallons 24 Gallons
Deadrise 19 degrees 17 degrees
Livewell 29 Gal Bow/29 Gal Aft 25 Gallon Bow
Color Silver/Blk w/red graphics Linen/Black or Red
Keels 1 5
Tracker Smoker Craft 2010 172 Pro Angler w/ Mercury 90 EFI
2009 Targa V-17 WT w/ Mercury 90 EFI • 2 piece .100 gauge welded hull
• 1 Keel
• 98” beam
• 25” XL transom
• Reverse chine hull
• 2- 29 Gallon Livewells
• Multi-function gauges (speed, tach,
volt, fuel, water pressure, trim)
• AM/FM/CD/MP3 Sirius cap stereo
• In-floor storage
• 4 seats
• 1 piece .100 gauge bottom
• Hydra-lift hull
• 5 Keels
• AIRS ribs and lateral cross ribs
• Large port side lockable rod
storage panel with toe kicks
• Greater access to the transom
across back platform
• Speedo, Tach and Fuel gauges
with circuit breakers instead of
fuses
• Two color choices
Tracker Smoker Craft 2010 172 Pro Angler w/ Mercury 90 EFI 2009 Targa V-17 WT w/ Mercury 90 EFI
98" Beam 92"
2 Pc/.100 Hull Bottom 1 Pc/.100
30 Gal Fuel Capacity 24 Gal
Bow Storage
Cockpit Room
29 Gal Bow &
Aft Livewell 25 Gal
Toe Kicks
1 Color 2
1 Keels 5
135 HP HP Cap 140 HP
*Prices do not include freight and/or dealer prep **Smoker Craft prices include Graph & Trolling Motor
FEATURES .
Tracker
FEATURES .
Smoker Craft 2010 172 Ultima w/ Mercury 115 EFI
(Dealer Net, No Discounts: $21,820) Boat, Motor & Trailer @ 15%:
$25,670
D/N, L-3 Cash & Show Discounts: $19,944 Boat, Motor & Trailer @ 18%: $24,321
2009 Targa 175 Sport w/ Mercury 115 EFI
Boat, Motor & Trailer @ 12%:
$25,395
Tracker Smoker Craft 2010 172 Ultima w/ Mercury 115 EFI 2009 Targa 175 Sport w/ Mercury 115 EFI
Tracker Targa 175 Sport Smoker 172 Ultima
Length 17' 4'' 17' 2"
Beam 98" 91"
Interior Depth 27" 26"
Transom Height 25" 20"
Bottom Width 82"
Max. Recommended HP 135 HP 140 HP
Max. Person Capacity 5 Persons 6 Persons
Max. Person Weight 875 Lbs.
Max. Weight Capacity 1650 Lbs. 1425 Lbs.
Hull Material 0.100 5052 Marine Alloy B -.100/S -.080/R -.100
Weight (approx.) 1375 Lbs. 1330 Lbs.
Fuel Capacity 30 Gallons 24 Gallons
Deadrise 19 degrees 17 degrees
Livewell 19 Gal Bow/11 Gal Aft 12 Gal Bow/23 Gal Aft
Color Gold w/blk or red graphics Stone Wht/Blue or Red
Keels 1 5
Tracker Smoker Craft 2010 172 Ultima w/ Mercury 115 EFI 2009 Targa 175 Sport w/ Mercury 115 EFI
Shallow Rear Livewell
Small Rear Flip Seat
Large Rear Livewell
Full Size Rear Jump Seat
Tracker Smoker Craft 2010 172 Ultima w/ Mercury 115 EFI 2009 Targa 175 Sport w/ Mercury 115 EFI
Walk in bow always open
Bow Conversion - Closed
Bow Conversion - Open
Tracker Smoker Craft 2010 172 Ultima w/ Mercury 115 EFI 2009 Targa 175 Sport w/ Mercury 115 EFI
98" Beam 91"
2 Pc/.100 Hull Bottom 1 Pc/.100
30 Gal Fuel Capacity 24 Gal
Convertible Bow
Full Size Rear
Jump Seats
19 Gal Bow &
11 Gal Aft Livewell 12 Gal Bow &
23 Gal Aft
Toe Kicks
1 Color 2
1 Keels 5
135 HP HP Cap 140 HP