TRACKER Boats Quality Manufacturing & Proven Durability

Built in the Heartland: America's #1 Aluminum Fishing Boats

Generations of boat builders and craftsmen in the aluminum boat-building capital of the world, Lebanon, Missouri, have dedicated their skills to taking TRACKER Boats to new levels of quality and advanced manufacturing. They have made America's best selling fishing boats in the midwest since the 1970's. The current line-up continues to uphold TRACKER's heritage, and standard for high-quality and durable aluminum boats with proven performance.

Delivering Proven Performance & Quality For Fishing. For Families. For Life.

We Listen And We Act On What Our Customers Say

Each year, thousands of TRACKER® owners give us feedback through our Voice of the Customer system, continually inspiring us to build better boats. This assures you that your new TRACKER is the finest boat it can be based on real feedback from boaters like you.

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One piece aluminum hull construction

TRACKER® aluminum mod V, deep V and jon boat hulls are all welded—hull seams, bulkheads, stringer, transom and gunnels are joined to form one unitized system stronger than the individual parts. And they are backed by our limited lifetime warranty.

TRACKER® is the only aluminum fishing boat manufacturer using robotic welding for stringers and transoms. This produces consistent high-quality welds and better fitting systems which make our hulls stronger, last longer and perform better than those built with traditional methods.

Laser Precision Cutting & Precise Robotic Welding On Every Aluminum Stringer & Transom

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Investing in building better boats

In 2019, two Salvagnini L3 lasers went online at the TRACKER® aluminum plant in Lebanon, Missouri. These multi-million-dollar precision tools use fiber-optic-carried high-power-density laser beams to fabricate aluminum parts. The automated system loads, cuts and dispenses aluminum sheet stock with minimal human supervision. The addition of the lasers to TRACKER manufacturing is a significant step into the future for White River Marine Group.

Parts fit more tightly together, making welding the boats easier, and more consistency means increased quality throughout the line. And as cost savings accumulate throughout the boat-building process, the end retail price that you pay goes down.

At TRACKER, we don't just talk about improving the quality and lowering the cost of boats—we take action. The addition of these two machines to our facility represent the largest single investment we've ever made in improving the speed and quality of boat production, and we've done it in order to continue supplying you with the best boats at the best value, making TRACKER Boats a smart buy.

Boat Hulls Built Stronger Than the Sum of Their Parts

A super-strong, robotically welded longitudinal stringer system is hydraulically pressed into the hull, then welded in place, to provide full-length support of the running surface.

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FULL LENGTH STRINGER SYSTEM – The robotically-welded stringer system gives full support to the running surface after it is hydraulically pressed and then welded into the hull.
WELDED-IN BOX-BEAM TRANSOM – The robotically-welded, box-beam transom is welded into both the hull and the stringer system for rock-solid outboard support.
WELDED-IN KEEL SUPPORT – The welded-in keel extrusion helps eliminate flex and removes pressure where the hull sections meet.
WELDED-IN HULL SUPPORTS – Longitudinal aluminum half-round supports and hull corner braces increase hull rigidity for longer life, smoother performance and overall strength.
SIDE SUPPORTS – Welded-in side supports reinforce the hull where the sides meet the bottom.
TRANSVERSE BULKHEADS – Welded in transverse bulkheads complete the unitized hull structure and provide a base for deck installation.

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FULL-LENGTH STRINGER SYSTEM – A super-strong, robotically welded longitudinal stringer system is hydraulically pressed into the hull, then welded in place, to provide full-length support of the running surface.
ALL-ALUMINUM, ROBOTICALLY WELDED TRANSOM – The robotically-welded, box-beam transom is welded into both the hull and the stringer system for rock-solid outboard support.
KEEL EXTRUSION – Welded-in aluminum extrusions receive the hull-panels where they meet to strengthen the join and minimize flex.
ALL-WELDED 2-PIECE HULL – The hull sides and running surface are fully supported in the unitized structure and are the same thickness for strength and durability.
WELDED-IN CHEVRONS – Aluminum extrusions are welded to the hull in a chevron-like pattern to reinforce the bow and absorb the energy from wave impact.
TRANSVERSE BULKHEADS – Welded in transverse bulkheads complete the unitized hull structure and provide a base for deck installation.

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A REPUTATION FOR RUGGEDNESS

LARGE FRONT DECKS – Bigger decks provide more room for fishing, hunting and hauling gear.
FULL-LENGTH STRINGER SYSTEM – With welded extrusions that extend well into to bow in addition to the stringer grid, this full-length support system delivers rugged, long-lasting structural integrity.
WELDED-IN, FOAM-FILLED SIDE WALLS – Welded-in, foam-filled side walls for added flotation, a quiet ride and strength.
THICK .190" FLOORS – Aluminum floors are thick to add structural strength and deliver a quieter ride.
ALUMINUM TRANSOM WITH CORNER BRACING – The robust box beam aluminum transom is reinforced with corner bracing for added strength.
7° DEADRISE FOR A SMOOTH RIDE – The deep deadrise delivers a smoother, drier ride with better handling; it also results in a deeper interior.

DIAMOND COAT™ Paint Finish

Lasting Beauty & DURABLE SHINE That OUTLASTS LIQUID PAINT

TRACKER® DIAMOND COAT™ is a multi-layer powdercoat finish that is 3x harder, up to 4x thicker and keeps its color up to 20x longer than traditional liquid paint. DIAMOND COAT is the most durable, long lasting and environmentally friendly finish being used on any aluminum boat today.

First, the fully unitized hull/stringer/transom assembly goes through a five-stage automated wash to remove any obstacles that might impair adhesion.
The prepped assembly is then robotically coated with the color powder and a technician coats the places that the wands can’t reach. ,
Next, the electrostatically-coated hull enters the curing oven and the finish becomes bonded on a molecular level to the aluminum surface.

DIAMOND COAT isn’t the conventional approach—but it’s the best. Over 90% of each pound of powdercoat finish gets applied to our boats, compared to only 60% of liquid paint adhering to a boat's surface — and the remainder is reclaimed for later use. You can see the difference when you get up close to one of our boats in the showroom.

A Quieter ride with ADDED STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY

2-part, expanding foam is injected into hull cavities to deaden the sound, increase the structural stability of the unitized hull/stringer/transom system, and helps absorb the shock of choppy water, increasing hull durability.

Injected foam flotation helps to:

Reinforce structural strength and hull rigidity
Add flotation for safety and peace of mind
Make the ride quieter
Increase durability

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Built-In Quality Using The Best Materials

STRONG, DURABLE HULL STRUCTURE

Hulls and their support systems have to be strong, resist corrosion and last for years, extending into decades. TRACKER® hulls and interior structures are made from the toughest boat aluminum: 5052 H34 marine-grade alloy with magnesium for corrosion resistance. It is heat tempered for strength and maximum durability, and is used in many military applications.

SOLID, COMFORTABLE DECKS

Boat decks have to absorb heat, vibrations and sound, retain fasteners, remain firm underfoot and last for the lifetime of the boat. We use ¾-inch 7-ply marine grade plywood, covered by our limited lifetime structural and deck guarantee, because it fulfills these requirements better than aluminum.

Continuous Improvement with Lean Manufacturing Principles

We implement a philosophy known as Lean Sigma in our construction operations. Followed by leaders in the automotive and aerospace industries, Lean Sigma helps us use resources more wisely, virtually eliminate waste, reduce variation and maximize the capabilities of our craftspersons—therefore supplying you with the best quality boat at the best possible price.

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