Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo Walkthrough

By Sebago Lake Lovin

Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo Walkthrough - Sebago Lake, Maine

Taking a Quick Look at a Fishing Boat

Walking through the New Hampshire Boat Show, you see a little bit of everything. Came across the Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo and hopped on to get a better sense of how these fishing setups are actually used.

Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo at the New Hampshire Boat Show
The Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo on display at the New Hampshire Boat Show — Credit: J Coveney

Pete from Port Harbor Marine walked me through it, and pretty quickly brought it back to something familiar—Sebago Lake.

Pete from Port Harbor Marine discussing the Tracker Pro Guide
Pete from Port Harbor Marine breaking down the details of the Tracker Pro Guide — Credit: J Coveney

"Lakes like Sebago can get to be big water pretty quickly… you want to get home safe with your catch."

This particular model had a Mercury 115 on the back and a deep-V aluminum hull, which is really about handling those kinds of conditions when the lake picks up.

Mercury 115 outboard motor on the Tracker Pro Guide V-175
The Mercury 115 outboard powering the Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo — Credit: J Coveney

A Different Way to Move on the Water

One of the first things he pointed out was the trolling motor up front:

"It gives you that slower speed… to really get right on the fish."

Minn Kota PowerDrive trolling motor on the Tracker Pro Guide
The Minn Kota PowerDrive trolling motor mounted on the bow — Credit: J Coveney

It's a different approach than most boating—less about getting somewhere fast, more about moving slowly and with control, especially in tighter or shallow areas.

From my side, running a pontoon on Sebago, I've always felt like you need at least 200 horsepower or more to feel comfortable when the lake gets big. This is kind of the opposite mindset—smaller boat, less power, but built for a totally different purpose.

Space to Fish

The layout is simple but practical.

Open casting space in both the front and back, with enough room to move around without getting in each other's way.

Front casting deck of the Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo
Plenty of open casting space on the front deck of the Tracker Pro Guide — Credit: J Coveney

"You can have two people fly fishing, plenty of space aboard."

Nothing complicated—just designed for how people actually use it.

Pete walking through the interior layout of the Tracker Pro Guide
Pete walking through the seating and layout of the boat — Credit: J Coveney

Flexible Setup (With a Question Mark)

It's clearly built for fishing, but there are a few extras mixed in.

There's seating, storage, and a ski pylon at the back. That said, you don't see a ton of people tubing behind fishing boats… so maybe it gets used, maybe it's more of a "good to know it's there" situation.

If nothing else, it gives you options—or at least the idea of options.

Quick Specs (If You're Curious)

If you're interested, here are a few basics on the Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo:

  • Length: 17'7"
  • Beam: 8'1"
  • Hull: Deep-V aluminum
  • Engine: Mercury 115 (as shown)
  • Features: Trolling motor, front + rear casting decks, rod storage, walk-through windshield, ski pylon
  • Price (as shown): ~$39,910
Pricing sheet for the 2026 Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo
The sticker price on the 2026 Tracker Pro Guide V-175 Combo — Credit: J Coveney

From a pontoon perspective, it's just a different way to think about being on the water.