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June 5, 2020

Boating & Fishing – our new Tracker Targa V18 Combo

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As I became an adult I had small aluminum boats, from Bayliners to a Crestliner bass boat. But when daddy died in 2013, it was sad fishing without him, and I lost all interest. So I sold that boat and got rid of all my fishing gear. Then in the year 2020, after purchasing a kayak, my love for fishing came back. And then somehow my kayak grew into a bigger boat. Imagine that.

Regarding my current vessel. The Tracker Targa V18 Combo was created with the “Great Lakes” and the Ocean in mind. Though it’s an excellent Bass boat (or for general fishing), it’s also a combination of comfort, pleasure, skying, and all with much torque and speed.

THE VESSEL

  • A TARGA™ V-18 COMBO
    (A combo of performance, speed, torque & comfort geared for the Angler)

COMFORT, CONVENIENCE & PEACE OF MIND

  • A 40 gal. fuel tank6 flip-up cleatsBimini top (for the wifey)Power steering

LIVEWELL SYSTEMS

  • Lighted 19-gal. (aft) & 30 gal. (bow) w/timers, recirculator & pump-out systemDual 750 GPH aerator/fill pumps w/timers & 500GPH pump-outs

CONSOLE

  • SONAR: Lowrance® HOOK REVEAL 7 Combo w/TripleShot™ & GPS (great for lakes and harbors, but not good for the depths of offshore)SeaStar™ hydraulic steering w/tiltCobra MRF77B GPS Stationary Marine Radio (Coast Guard registered with MMSI & DSC) & a separate HT for others on shore (and Ham radio HT – K2PTL).

INTERIOR

  • Elevated bow & aft fishing decks5 pedestal seat base locations2 movable 360° swivel angler seatsMultiple storage compartments Bow, port & starboard rod lockers Aft deck w/split flip sections & jump seatsVERSATRACK® accessory-mounting channelsH6 Seat Pedestal Double Rod Holder

ELECTRICAL

  • 500 GPH bilge pump (need to upgrade)Bow, console & interior lightsBow panel w/12V outlet, bow aerator & trim switch3-bank battery chargerCharging ports for phonesand more.

Enjoying God’s creation from a mariners perspective is a phenomenal experience (Gen. 1:26, Rom. 1:25). “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Cor. 10:31).

Here’s my Boating & Fishing tag.

THE MAIN ENGINE

  • Mercury® 200HP V8 XL Pro XS® FourStroke 💪
  • Deep deadrise & reversed chines
  • Set-back transom delivers undisturbed water to the prop for faster, smoother takeoff & better performance
  • Pressed-in strakes for optimal performance
  • Stainless steel propeller

BACK-UP ENGINE / TROLL MOTOR

  • Mercury 9.9 EXLHP Command Thrust Pro Kicker, w/hydraulic steering, power tilt & electric start, all operated from the helm

CONSTRUCTION & EXTERIOR

  • All-welded, .125 aluminum Deep V hull, transom & stringer system & box-beam transom
  • Reverse chine hull design for drier ride & better handling
  • 8′ 6″ beam & 7′ 4″ bottom (more room & stability)
  • Aft swim platform w/boarding ladder
  • Removable ski tow pylon

TRAILER

  • Two axles, powdercoated w/GALVASHIELD®
  • Hydraulic brakes
  • Space-saving swing-away tongue
  • Integrated boarding steps & safety handle
  • Heavy-duty load guides.

RODS & REELS

  • Saltwater: For big game fish a Penn Ally Heavy Boat Rod, w/ a Penn 115L2 (9/0) Senator conventional reel
  • Saltwater: A Penn BTLIII-02H 10′ heavy Rod, w/a Penn Battle III 8000 Spinning reel
  • Saltwater: Offshore Angler X heavy jigging rod #OM66XXHT (w/above reel)
  • Saltwater: A Penn Squall, 6’6” rod, w/ a Penn Squall 30-LW bait caster reel
  • Freshwater: A Penn SpinFisher VI, 7’0” extra fast action rod, with a Penn SpinFisher VI 4500 spinning reel
  • Freshwater: Penn Battalion II 7′ Inshore Spinning Rod (7′ light). With a Carbonlite 2.0, Model JCT2000 Spinning reel.
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Bill Rhetts

An ordinary sinner saved by an Extraordinary Savior. Radically saved, and radically changed, by a Radical God. For more details, see the above 'About me' tab.

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