07-21-2014, 02:35 AM
A bit of advice for you. Buy your new rig in the Midwest, specifically SD, ND, IA, MN, or WI. The dealers in the Boise area are absolutely ridiculous.
Idaho Marine sells Alumacraft and is awfully expensive. Capitol Sports sells Lunds and they are just as bad.
Even with the additional expense of time/fuel to pick your rig up out east, you'll still save a bunch of money.
If you want a good list of dealers I've personally dealt with, let me know. Keep in mind, you'll still have those Boise dealers to carry out your warranty/maint work if needed.
Me? Go Alumacraft. I'm on my 4th Alumacraft boat and they have all been great. I fish Lake Oahe, Lake Sakakawea, etc. Some of the biggest bodies of water in the USA. I've also fished Cascade, Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir, and Lucky Peak. I never worry about the integrity of the boat or my safety. These boats are tough!
Good resale on Lunds and Alumacrafts too. That's one thing you wont get with the Tracker. Trackers are a decent boat at a budget price, but in the end you could take a bath on it, if you need to sell.
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Idaho Marine sells Alumacraft and is awfully expensive. Capitol Sports sells Lunds and they are just as bad.
Even with the additional expense of time/fuel to pick your rig up out east, you'll still save a bunch of money.
If you want a good list of dealers I've personally dealt with, let me know. Keep in mind, you'll still have those Boise dealers to carry out your warranty/maint work if needed.
Me? Go Alumacraft. I'm on my 4th Alumacraft boat and they have all been great. I fish Lake Oahe, Lake Sakakawea, etc. Some of the biggest bodies of water in the USA. I've also fished Cascade, Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir, and Lucky Peak. I never worry about the integrity of the boat or my safety. These boats are tough!
Good resale on Lunds and Alumacrafts too. That's one thing you wont get with the Tracker. Trackers are a decent boat at a budget price, but in the end you could take a bath on it, if you need to sell.
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