My balance isn't very good anymore and I'm concerned about stability. Things being equal, I'd prefer the 175, but would go with the 195 if stability at rest was considerably better.
Appreciate opinions, thanks.
My balance isn't very good anymore and I'm concerned about stability. Things being equal, I'd prefer the 175, but would go with the 195 if stability at rest was considerably better.
Appreciate opinions, thanks.
2020 Ranger VS1782 DC
Mercury ProXS 150
Garmin 106 Ultra/UHD 93sv
Ulterra Quest, 115/90
The 175 is a great boat and pretty stable, but if cost isn't an issue I would go with the 195 with the 150HP motor, it is a much larger and faster boat than the 175.
Balance is a problem I have now and I bought a 195 in 2019 and love it. The deck is large enough to allow for wobble room and helps with the balance. I had to have both knees replaced and at first I didn't think it would work but I am very satisfied with it and the performance.
Last edited by Jerry W; 08-19-2020 at 05:53 PM.
2019 tracker 195 Tournament Edition
Mercury 150hp 4 Stroke
4 blade Trophy plus 13 3/4 x 23 SS
Smartcraft Mercmonitor
Vesselview Mobile
Minn Kota Ulterra I-pilot Link W/mega SI
Humminbird Helix 12 SI Mega Chirp G3
Humminbird Helix 10 SI Mega Chirp G4
I went with the 195 for that very reason, well...and the 150hp. The 195 is significantly more stable and spacious. If you can do it, you won't regret the extra stability. Best of luck.
Thanks fellas! I checked beam of both boats and the 195 TXW is 9" wider, makes sense it would be more stable.
2020 Ranger VS1782 DC
Mercury ProXS 150
Garmin 106 Ultra/UHD 93sv
Ulterra Quest, 115/90
You can't fully appreciate just how roomy the 195 is until you get in it and feel it for all its glory. Can only imagine it's pretty stable too.
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO and Powertech NRS4 21p
8" Bob's Action Jack
Garmin Echomap 12, 10, 9, and LVS34 networked with Netgear Switch
Ultrex
Trick Steps and Ramp N Clamp
Pulled by a 2016 single cab HEMI Ram
Treat others like you want to be treated when on the water EVEN WHEN IN A TOURNAMENT! No fish is worth having a confrontation because you cut someone off or came in on top of someone.
This year i have fished tournaments out of a 175txw a ranger 198 and my 195txw...wouldnt even think about the 175 if balance is an issue a person moving in the back corner without warning moves the boat pretty good..even my buddy with the ranger 198 mentioned how much less tippy mine is with two on the front deck.
even my buddy with the ranger 198 mentioned how much less tippy mine is with two on the front deck.[/QUOTE]
Tracker is more stable than the Ranger, thats interesting.
His 150 2 stroke seized up two tournaments in and we had to finish the season with my 195. After fishing out of the front he mentioned how he didn't miss his ranger 198 anymore. He even thought the rough water ride was much better.
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