Lowe
Lowe has moved into the serious bass fishing realm with its Stinger 180 model. It is a modified V-hull designed to handle rough water better than traditional bass boats. Rated for a 150-horsepower engine, this boat weighs in at around 1,000 pounds and will get you there fast.

This 180 model is equipped with all the standard bass boat options. It comes as a factory-rigged package with aerated livewell, in-dash fish-finder, outboard motor of your choice, and a matching trailer with a swing tongue for easy storage. The total length of the boat, motor and trailer with the tongue stored is 20 feet, 8 inches, which allows it to fit straight into most garages.

The Stinger 180 is an all-welded boat with a limited lifetime warranty to the original owner. The warranty covers anything Lowe makes on the boat. Additional electronics and equipment are warranted by the particular component manufacturer.

For more information about the Lowe line of aluminum boats, go on-line to www.lowe.com

Polar Kraft
The Polar Kraft 180 Pro is an 18-foot model designed for bass fishermen. Polar Kraft has made this one with a full range of standard features to please bass anglers. With 20-ounce marine grade carpet and an all-welded hull, the 180 Pro is rated for up to a 150-horsepower engine.

As do all models of Polar Kraft boats, this one comes with "plug and play" electrical wiring harness and system. If you have ever had to work on the electrical wiring on your boat, you will appreciate this feature somewhere down the road.

Polar Kraft uses pressure-treated panels made from wood, under the decks and in the transom. Those features carry a limited lifetime warranty, as do the outer aluminum hull, seam rivets and welds.

The Polar Kraft Web site can provide more information for you, go online to www.polarboats.com

Tracker
Tracker Marine was the originator of the "complete package" line of aluminum boats. Its Bass Tracker boat line has been a top seller since 1978. Over the years, its welded hull design has been improved to provide an excellent fishing platform.

The Tracker Tournament V-18, advertised as being for the serious bass club tournament fisherman, is one of its best-selling models. Rated for engines from 90 to 150 horsepower, it comes standard with almost all the bells and whistles of a high-performance bass boat. Included with the boat are the motor (in the size of your preference), trailer and trolling motor, with authorized dealers selling the packages at factory preset prices.

You can find out more about Tracker boats by going online to www.trackerboats.com