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Being a Tracker, she comes fully equipped and at a price point that’s hard to resist. ## Specifications | Length Overall | 16' 2'' / 4.93 m | |---|---| | Beam | 5' 10'' 1.78 m | | Dry Weight | 766 lbs. 347 kg | | Draft | N/A | | Deadrise/Transom | 6-deg. | | Max Headroom | open | | Bridge Clearance | N/A | | Weight Capacity | 880 lbs. 399 L | | Person Capacity | 4 | | Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. 43 L | | Water Capacity | N/A | ## Engine Options | Tested Engine | Currently no test numbers | |---|---| | Std. Power | Not Available | | Opt. Power | 1 x 20-hp Mercury EL FourStroke 1 x 20-hp Mercury ELPT 4-stroke 1 x 25-hp Mercury ELPT 4-stroke EFI 1 x 40-hp Mercury ELPT 4-stroke 1 x 9.9-hp Mercury ELPT 4-stroke Command Thrust ProKicker | ## Warranty | Deck Warranty Extended | Limited Lifetime | |---|---| ## ![NMMA Certified](/themes/custom/boattest/images/nmma-logo.jpg) [Learn More](/nmma-certification) Watch Our Video ezstandalone.cmd.push(function() { ezstandalone.showAds(103); }); ![Tracker Panfish 16](/sites/default/files/inline-images/tracker_panfish16_fishingprofile_2014.jpg) The Tracker Panfish 16 has a LOA of 16’2” (4.93 m), a beam of 70” (178 cm) and weighs only 766 lbs. (347 kg). ### Mission Statement The Tracker Panfish 16 was made for maneuvering into skinny water, through weeds, and around flooded logs to get to the little hidey-holes where fish love to congregate. With the controls at the forward seat it’s easy to blaze a trail through it all, and once on site, lower the trolling motor and start fishing, all without ever leaving the seat you rode in on. ### Major Features • Unique, light-touch stick steering for maximum visibility, fishability and precise handling• 2 oversized fishing chairs with locking swivel for floor-level fishing, 4 drink holders fore and aft• Rugged 1-piece all-welded Mod V hull with all-aluminum transom• DuraTrack All-Welded Limited Lifetime Hull Warranty• Minn Kota 12V 45 lb. thrust, foot-control trolling motor• Lowrance X-4 Pro fishfinder with surface temperature and swivel• 14-gallon (53.00 L) aerated livewell with cushion top• 2 top-loading carpeted 8' (2.44 m) rod/gear lockers• 2 underseat dry storage boxes and bow deck storage• Interstate cranking and trolling batteries• New marine-grade, cut-pile fishing-friendly Midnight Star carpet throughout• Custom factory-matched trailer with 13" (33.02 cm) radial wheels and all-welded frame![Tracker Panfish 16](/sites/default/files/inline-images/tracker_panfish16_floorlayout_2014.jpg) The Panfish 16 seats two comfortably, but two more can easily fit on the padded livewell in the center of the boat. ![Tracker Panfish 16](/sites/default/files/inline-images/tracker_panfish16_storagelayout_2014.jpg) There’s plenty of room for storing all the gear needed for a day of fishing. ### Features Inspection ### Getting There Starting with her most unique feature, the Panfish 16 is controlled from the forward seat with stick steering. This allows for great visibility while driving especially when working through a debris filled stream. With the base 20-hp engine, Tracker tells us that she’ll reach speeds between 22 to 24 mph. Need more? She’s rated for up to 40-hp. ![Tracker Panfish 16](/sites/default/files/inline-images/tracker_panfish16_sticksteering_2014.jpg) Side mount stick steering eliminates the space of a console and keeps the driver well forward for better visibility. When it’s time to fish, the captain doesn’t need to move from the driver’s seat. Seats are fore and aft and both swivel. Two more can fit on the padded seat in the middle, which keeps the light boat well balanced. ![Tracker Panfish 16](/sites/default/files/inline-images/tracker_panfish16_running_2014.jpg) The Panfish 16 is offered with engine packages ranging from 20 to 40-hp. ![Tracker Panfish 16](/sites/default/files/inline-images/tracker_panfish16_seat_2014.jpg) Tracker’s seats are among the most comfortable we’ve sat on and are surprisingly plush. They also fold down and out of the way when not in use. ### Once on Site Once arrived on site, kill the outboard, raise the engine, lower the trolling motor, get baited up, and start fishing, all without EVER leaving the seat you started in. Having the stick steering at the forward position not only allows for great visibility, but functionality. The captain is already in a perfect position at the trolling motor foot control. With the 14-gallon (53 L) aerated livewell in the center of the boat, all that’s required to bait up is to swivel the seat around. Tracker even included a removable minnow bucket as standard. ![Tracker Panfish 16](/sites/default/files/inline-images/tracker_panfish16_livewell_2014.jpg) The padded seat in the middle of the boat is right over an aerated livewell and Tracker even includes a minnow bucket. ![Tracker Panfish 16](/sites/default/files/inline-images/tracker_panfish16_controlpanel_2014.jpg) The control panel is mounted right next to the driver’s seat. Tracker even includes a built in, EPA compliant, fuel tank. Of course we’d rather see circuit breakers instead of fuses. Rods can be stored in the two top-loading storage compartments, 10’ (3 m) to port and 7’ (2.1 m) to starboard. These are certainly convenient, but we’d also add bungees or straps to the top of these lids to secure a rod for those quick jaunts from one spot to the next, and not have to stow the rods or worry about the gear sliding around on the deck. The comfort seats can be folded out of the way when not in use. And don’t worry, the hinges are pinchless. ![Tracker Panfish 16](/sites/default/files/inline-images/tracker_panfish16_foldoutseats_2014.jpg) Seats fold out of the way for easy transport or just when they’re not being used. We’ll be maneuvering through the spots with the help of the included Minn Kota Edge 45-lb. thrust, 45” (114 cm) shaft foot-controlled trolling motor and we’ll have a good view of the bottom thanks to the Lowrance X-4 fishfinder. ![Tracker Panfish 16](/sites/default/files/inline-images/tracker_panfish16_fishfriendlycarpet_2014.jpg) Tracker uses cut-pile carpeting that is billed as being “fish-friendly” since it won’t snag on hooks. We’ve dragged hooks right across it without catching anything. Sort of the same when the hooks are over the side. ### Getting Home Once the day is done, it’s time to head back home. Tracker included plenty of storage throughout the Panfish 16 so that she can swallow up all the gear. ![Tracker Panfish 16](/sites/default/files/inline-images/tracker_panfish16_storage_2014.jpg) The storage compartments are welded into the frame of Tracker boats and serve as an integral and structural component. Notice the square-channel reinforcement so the hatch can be walked on without worry. The included trailer comes color matched and is fully protected with Galvashield corrosion protection. EZ-Lube hubs remove the worry about highway travel. Driving onto the trailer couldn’t be easier thanks to the upright load guides that Tracker now adds to the standard package. And with a package weight of only 1,495 lbs. (678 kg), she can be transported by even the most modest tow vehicle. ![Tracker Panfish 16](/sites/default/files/inline-images/tracker_panfish16_trailer_2014.jpg) The Panfish 16 comes complete with a color-matched single-axle trailer that even includes load guides and corrosion protection. ### Pricing and Options Tracker has a long-standing reputation for making its boats affordable and the Panfish 16 is another example of that commitment. The MSRP is $11,995 with a Mercury 25-hp 4-stroke. Now we know what you’re thinking. “For that price you get a stripped boat”, right? Wrong! Tracker doesn’t play those games. This boat is fully equipped, ready to trailer, ready to fish, right off the showroom floor (of course we’re not considering registration etc…). In fact, taking a look at the options list shows how well equipped this boat is. There are only two items on it… a strap cover ($385) and a brake upgrade for the trailer ($445). ### Warranty The following items are part of the Tracker Promise Warranty -- • 5 year bow-to-stern warranty• 3 year warranty on powder coat finish adhesion• 3 year warranty on factory-installed trolling motor and fishfinder• Limited Lifetime structural and deck warranty• Provisions for transfer to second owner• One-stop factory warranty solution• Full coverage throughout the warranty period — No pro-rating### Construction We’ve done plenty of reports on the construction of Tracker boats and they can be seen at the side bar to the right of this report. The broad-stroked version is that Tracker uses an all-welded construction method over riveting. The hull is one-piece with pressed in strakes and chines welded in for added strength. A longitudinal stringer system runs full length to support the running surface. The transom is box-beam and corner braced to unitize and further strengthen the hull. Then all the void areas are injected with expanding foam for more stiffness, a quiet ride, and to dampen noise from being transmitted to the water. The short version is, these boats are tough and made to take punishment. ### Observations Probably the easiest job in the industry is selling Tracker boats. They keep on coming off the assembly line in an endless stream and none stay for long on the showroom floor. They all come fully equipped, with scant options to worry about. And they all carry a price-point that is designed to keep them moving. Tracker makes its money not from jacking up the price and gouging customers for profit. It makes its money in shear volume. And the only way to do that is to offer a quality product at a decent price. 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