MIKE FULLER

Tracker’s new 18 SC Fishing Team Edition makes the weekend angler feel like a pro By Steve Quinlan hen Tracker introduced a Fishing Team Edition of its 21-foot Tundra, it took off so fast that the company decided to offer a similar package with the 18-foot version, only with a few less features to keep the price down. Essentially, the 18 SC Fishing Team Edition was designed to target a broader market. Tracker designed the Tundra 18 SC to deliver a smooth, dry ride. After all, the tournament season begins when temperatures are still in the 40s, and if an angler gets wet in those conditions, he’s...

TRACKER TUNDRA 18 SC FISHING TEAM EDITION ■ The Tundra 18 SC Fishing Team Edition features an upgraded Minn Kota trolling motor (left) as well as Teleflex Sea Star hydraulic steering, a keyless ignition system, and upgraded Lowrance electronics. Holeshot was pretty solid taking into account the propping, averaging 7.8 seconds for three attempts. The prop on our test rig was a 21-inch Laser II, which was quite a bit of prop for this rig considering we reached maximum rpm of just 4950 when recording our top-speed numbers and the 150 OptiMax’s recommended wide-open throttle range is 5250 to 5750....

from the outside to the inside of the axle and then returns to the bearings. A swingaway tongue allows you to safely stow your rig in a standard 20-foot garage. CONSTRUCTION SECOND TO NONE ■ The 18 SC features four swiveling, sliding and locking pedestal seats. The driver and helm seats employ a shock-absorbing suspension system to soften the ride in rough water. that holds two small Plano trays, and on the portside there’s a second live baitwell. A crankingbattery compartment is located at the transom (starboard) along with an oil-reservoir compartment (portside) and a livewell control lever....