New 2020 Tracker Targa V19 WT Tournament Edition | On the Water Review!

[@pahanin2480]

The story about people wanting to go along boating and not pay for gas or help with cleanup is true…that’s why the 2 person boat setup is perfect

[@CopperCreekCuts]

YES! Was waiting for this ever since I saw the dry land reivew. Love this boat, you guys are putting together great videos on it.

[@g4outdoors]

Plenty more to come! And thank you very much!!

[@andychavez5737]

Thank you for taking it into the sticks. This was one of my main concerns about a DeepV boat. Believe it or not after 6 hours of searching you have the only video on the internet of a DeepV in shallow water. Lol Thank you Sir!!!

[@logdon17]

Great boat regardless of the price. And that 150 will do just fine, I remember growing up and my dad had a 16 foot aluminum fishing boat with a trolling motor only. Now that sucked trying to get around a big lake.

[@g4outdoors]

logdon17 Oh boy! We had a 16’ tracker with a 25hp and skied behind it. So much fun as a kid lol.

[@josephmalbouef7520]

5:05-5:14 is the best. Nice review.

[@ricotime9264]

We have the 2020 Tracker Pro Guide V175 Combo with the 115 love it my wife won it on a giveaway at Sky City Travel Center Im NM

[@g4outdoors]

That’s super awesome! Can’t beat a free boat!

[@douglascarrigan6115]

Just ordered a 2024 V19 225ProSX. 150 was not a option with the tournament edition.

[@rickstephan6707]

Curious if you have a delivery date...

[@johnnyappleseed6199]

Great review! Definitely sold on the Targa v19 wt!

[@g4outdoors]

We have really enjoyed it this year.

[@derrickstanley3804]

Great boat and great job with the video!! However, have fun replacing that impeller 😅

[@CkBtasty]

For anyone wondering if they should go with the bigger motor, i will say i have this same boat but i did get the 225 pro xs on mine and it was worth every penny. Boat tops out at 60mph and the holeshot is incredible

[@g4outdoors]

It’s a great motor for the lake we frequent, but I was left wanting way more on a larger lake we went to. If I was to spend the majority of my time on a larger body of water, I wouldn’t have second guessed putting a bigger motor on it.

[@CkBtasty]

Im on Lake St. Clair and Lake Huron in Michigan so thats why I went big. Every motor has its purpose and im not knocking anyone!

[@g4outdoors]

@@CkBtasty I’d for sure have the biggest I could get for that! 🤣. Look up Smithville Lake Missouri. You’ll see it’s not worth the extra money for me.

[@niceguydmm]

OK I have the Tracker also. U just gave me a great idea with the versatrack for the rod holders. 1/4 screws. I purchased holders of Amazon and was fixing to add more. I do have some without the aluminum piece. I'm going try this.

[@g4outdoors]

Please DO look up “versatrack hacks”! OEM Versatrack accessories are outrageously priced. You can even grind down two sides of the lag bolts so that they are removable where they are instead of sliding them all the way to the opening.

[@niceguydmm]

@@g4outdoors Yes it did. My top that come with the boat does that. They slide out anywhere.

[@zhelko]

how long was the shaft of your trolling motor? it seems like it stuck out way high. thank you for sharing.

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

Trolling motor bounces like mine on my targa v20. They should make something to hold it better so it doesn’t beat itself to death going across the lake.

[@g4outdoors]

That’s the way they were designed. I totally agree with ya though.

[@g4outdoors]

@Jordan Behlen They are carbon fiber shafts that are designed to not only take the abuse of hitting underwater objects, but also being able to take the abuse of being on the front deck. Is it the best thing to let them bounce around like they do? Probably not, but they are designed to take the abuse. Would a “foot” under the head while in transport help? Sure, but not necessary. If it was necessary, they would include such items in the kit, design it so that the head has less clearance to bounce, or even recommend them in the installation instructions. They do none of these. Saying I “now nothing” isn’t quite the case on this subject. If you want to debate “newer” units and what abuse they are designed to withhold, I’m here for debate all day long. I enjoy the conversation Jordan. One of us might come out with our minds changed, ya never know.

[@g4outdoors]

@Jordan Behlen Totally agree with all of the “brains” being in the head of the unit it should be more secure. I actually do have a support on mine while on the water lol. I just have to be a smart ass myself and argue both sides. I don’t like watching it bounce around like they do either. No apologies necessary Jordan!

[@JeffGeorgalas]

"WT" stands for "Walk Through". Meaning walk through windshield.

[@g4outdoors]

We know. We like to goof a little. I at least hope I brightened your day a little Jeff.

[@rpachella]

How you find the cast-ability for Bass fishing off the bow given it is much smaller then the bass boat you came from?

[@g4outdoors]

Other than being aware of the windshields, it’s great!!

[@shyman9023]

Pretty sure WT stands for walk thru.

[@Montanafield]

Yes

[@icecmu]

So I'm considering this exact boat with a 200 or the nitro zv19 which is 15 grand more but all fiberglass...I'm not sure what to do. Not sure if fiberglass is worth 15k.

[@g4outdoors]

You can beat up an aluminum boat and repair it easier. The nitro is great for fishermen, but not so much the family. You won’t regret getting a 200 for sure!

[@billl7548]

What bracket is that holding the Livescope? Looks nice

[@g4outdoors]

FishFinderMounts.Com !!! Best there is!!

[@samthompson1270]

Yep, another great review guys. I just wanna see how many fish will fit in the live wells. :)

[@g4outdoors]

Sam Thompson Good lord, you should have seen the main livewell! We had five nice cats and some crappie, I think I still could have snuggled up in there with them 🤣. I’ll never be able to fill that one up, but if I do, I’m calling you for help with cleaning fish!

[@poormanfishingoutdoors1200]

Heck yea Bubba I'm glad you got that it seems pretty nice

[@g4outdoors]

Sorry I missed this comment somehow! It's still a great boat and not a single opinion has changed. Thanks for the comment!

[@r5yamaha]

Would you walleye fish on lake erie in this boat?

[@CutandCleanTV]

Does it have a Flux Capacitor?

[@CATJAYBIRD]

back to the future lol

[@g4outdoors]

You wouldn't believe me, but it has two of them. They are useless though because it only does 43mph.

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

It’s inside the 150 merc. She goes in stealth mode when in idle. So quiet you can’t even hear it.

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

G4 Outdoors 43.6.. 🤣. I messed with trim to get that extra .6 😂🤷‍♂️

[@g4outdoors]

@@MatanuskaHIGH There are a bunch of “stories” of people blowing them up because they forget to turn them off when they take them out of the water. Lol.

[@stacys7059]

Does the trolling motor come with a remote for the iPilot? Also, did you get a bimini top?

[@g4outdoors]

I believe all Terova’s come with remote controls. The remotes have way more functionality than just the pedal like inching to the left of your current position. Yes mine did come with a Bimini top. It protects us from the sun, but I kinda warped it at around 35mph. FYI, if you get one, only use at slow speeds lol.

[@stacys7059]

@@g4outdoors Thank you!

[@g4outdoors]

@@stacys7059 Not a problem!

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

I used mine on the kenai river Alaska dipnetting for salmon last summer 😂.

[@gearjammer2107]

The Merc 200 HP engines offer an option labeled "DTS" do you know that that is? Thank you.

[@g4outdoors]

Digital Throttle and Shift.

[@Dbars19]

I just cant handle the extremely small front casting deck. A lund or a ranger 1880 feels like you have another boat up front,

[@rags2richs893]

Let’s go Cut N Clean!!

[@caseywilson5812]

This thing was only 30k? With or without the outboard?

[@g4outdoors]

2:20 in the video, $38K as you see it.

[@rickstephan6707]

As of spring 2024, they are approaching $60K. Ugh.

[@lightsout827]

Those boats must have gotten really heavy over the years. I still have my 1996 targa 18 with a merc 115 2 stroke and it does 50 mph in calm water. 46-48 all day in rougher water. I wish I had that center rod locker. Must be nice. Why is the trolling motor setup so high. I just ordered the terrova 80lb thrust with a 60 inch shaft and I hope it doesn't sit that high. Must get in the way. Or did u just raise it up because ur in 2 feet of water?

[@g4outdoors]

Paul Suzio They did increase the thickness of the aluminum for the 2020 models!

[@lightsout827]

G4 Outdoors that makes sense then. Really nice boat. Some people talk bad about tracker quality but if you take care of it, it can last a long time. Mine is 25 years old with the original outboard and trolling motor (until the terrova comes in) and I've made some updates to modernize it with electronics and removable rear casting deck and a swim platform. But the carpeting and vinyl has held up. Nobody believes it's 25 years old and I keep it outside under a car port. Not in a garage. The only thing that doesn't work anymore are the gauges but those go on all boats over time. You will enjoy this for many years. Congrats

[@SouthernComfortOutdoors]

@@g4outdoors have a question about the tournament edition, does the Terrova have the “iPilot Link” of just “iPilot”? I have one on order and trying to figure out if it will come with the link or if I’ll have to get the retrofit for it. Thanks bro, love the channel!

[@g4outdoors]

@@SouthernComfortOutdoors I would have to look that up myself. All I know is I push a button and it keeps me on the fish lol.

[@g4outdoors]

@@SouthernComfortOutdoors So from a quick search, I still don’t know what you are talking about. Sorry bud.

[@cutandcleanwi6947]

WT stands for walk thru windshield. Also give that girl some trim. The water should be breaking from you to the back of boat.

[@g4outdoors]

I will make a video on the plaining level just for you bud!!! That is due to the 150hp. I have to trim it all the way down to turn hard, or even slightly hard for that matter. The motor likes to cavitate quite a bit. And the plaining wash being so far forward is because it doesn't have the balls to get up any higher or it will start cavitating again. That is why I said I would recommend getting a bigger motor, but its not necessary. I'm satisfied with the performance, but like the saying goes, I wish I would have got a smaller motor does not apply to boats, LOL. But for $9k extra, I'm just fine scooten across the lake at 42mph instead of 50 or so. One other thing, the motor is pretty smart and that is all the further it will allow the trim to go before it knows it is starting to cavitate. A TON of safety features built in. I can't even get this one ton boat to porpus (< cant spell) , its just a flat runner with the 150hp. Again, just satisfied, not amazed.

[@g4outdoors]

Also I had to look up WT just now, You're right!!! LOL.

[@cutandcleanwi6947]

@@g4outdoors i wonder if the motor is mounted in the wrong holes. Might want to look at 4 blade prop as well might help due to have the smaller motor.

[@g4outdoors]

@@cutandcleanwi6947 It's specifically propped by Mercury 17p stainless. I get close to 6K RPM. It hole shots pretty good, it gets on plane pretty good, its just the top speed is lacking. I will check the depth of the motor here in just a bit out of curiosity.

[@cutandcleanwi6947]

@@g4outdoors just some suggestions. My new boat that I purchased a couple years ago was mounted wrong and caused lots of problems. I do think that is the best bang for the buck for aluminum deep v. I also like the ranger aluminum boats as well.

[@mikezajac6381]

What is the name of the opening song?

[@tylerbass849]

How do I get that song?

[@hightower8912]

WT is walk Thur

[@alloverthelake6396]

But does the boat catch fish? That's all that really matters!👍👊🎣

[@g4outdoors]

They didn’t have that option lol

[@g4outdoors]

DUDE! This boat makes me catch WAY more fish! Ya know, like air Jordans make you jump higher? LOL. I could go pro just because of this boat! Thanks for the comments bud!

[@stevenpalmer6783]

WT=Walleye Trail

[@g4outdoors]

Walk Through. lol. I had to look it up.

[@CutandCleanTV]

G4 Outdoors Wasting Time

[@CutandCleanTV]

G4 Outdoors Wallet Taker!

[@g4outdoors]

@@CutandCleanTV YUP This on!!! lol.

[@stevenpalmer6783]

My bad , it’s is walk through , walleye trail sounds better hey ??

[@ZachNMcCall]

WT. With trailer hahahaa

[@g4outdoors]

ha

[@g4outdoors]

I just looked it up. Walk Through, lol.

[@ZachNMcCall]

I have a with trailer I mean walk through too

[@doctorxring]

IF you are going to consider the Targa be sure and look at the Ranger VS and VX v-hull boats as well. You pay more but get more and solve all the bitches about the Targa.

[@g4outdoors]

The Targa has a thicker haul. Everything else is the same. Yes, I did my shopping.

[@jayb7675]

The Ranger has .125 hull thickness, all aluminum floors and decks, 5052 H34 marine grade aluminum, foam-filled one-piece construction and the exact same lifetime warranty as the Tracker.

[@g4outdoors]

@@jayb7675 The Tracker Targa, beginning 2020 has .18 haul thickness. I’ll take a thicker haul for my application all day long. All electronics are the same on every boat, pending the motor that is pushing it.

[@jayb7675]

@@g4outdoors I just pulled up the Tracker website, Targa V-19 combo Tournament Ed. and it says "all-welded, 2-piece .125 aluminum Deep V hull w/wide beam & stable bottom for a smoother, drier ride in rough waters". You are correct, they did increase the thickness by 25% in 2020...from .1 to .125.

[@g4outdoors]

@@jayb7675 I’m truly a little dyslectic. The Lund is .085 and the targa is .125. My bad. I hope I said it right in the video! Lol.