Michigan Muskie Alliance

I have a choice of a 1993 Lund tiller 16' Rebel. It has a 1998 Tracker ( a Mercury cross dressing, so i am told). 2 stroke pull start. They would sell me the boat w/o the motor too, however. Pedestal seats, rod locker. The thing is I am hesitant is because of the motor. Pull start and the warranty from this place is probably not much over a month or two. The other option is they have a 16" Naden - Candian built. Simple, lighter, bench seats, and a 4 stroke Honda i can buy in Muskegon with a 3 year warranty. The Lunds hold their value and in two years I can recoup most of that back when I want to upgrade. Tell me what you think. I like to tinker with things, my truck, but not an outboard. I want no trouble at the launch. Thanks.

That engine is definately a Mercury engine. They just had Tracker on the cowling ON tracker boats. I beleive if you can find a 98 Merc engine cowling you can just add that on and it won't say tracker anymore.

My guess is that because of this instance (hundreds or thousands of others) Tracker boat Mercury engines now are just plain old Mercury engines with Merc cowling etc.

I just picked up a new tracker with a new 05' Merc 2 stroke and it doesn't hav any tracker markings on it.

If the price is right go for Lund IMO.

Finlander,
My choice would be the Naden. The determining factor for me is the Honda 4-stroke (sweet outboards). You'll have a warranty, you'll save plenty on gas, great for trolling applications,you'll be able to have a conversation with your boat partner without having to scream. You will have a nice simple dependable rig to hold you over for a couple years.

Jason