2026 Tracker® Boats Panfish™ 17

2026 Tracker® Boats Panfish™ 17

The TRACKER Panfish 17 remains a proven stick steer boat, expertly designed for crappie, bream, and bluegill enthusiasts. Its thoughtful features and efficient layout continue to make it a favorite among anglers of all levels. Built from premium marine-grade aluminum, the hull is precisely robotically cut for accuracy and assembled by skilled craftsmen using advanced equipment, resulting in a durable, all-welded construction that stands the test of time.

Inside, the Panfish 17 offers a practical and budget-friendly interior. The bow driver’s station includes a throttle and steering stick, complemented by a standard fishfinder and electronics to help you locate and stay on the fish. A large bow storage compartment keeps your gear organized, accessible, and protected from the elements.

The cockpit’s well-designed layout provides ample space for you and a friend or two to carry all your essentials for a successful day on the water. A center livewell, topped with a cushioned seat for two, offers convenient fish storage, while the rear fold-down fishing seat conceals additional storage options. Powering this reliable vessel is a smooth Mercury® engine, engineered for efficient and economical performance.

Whether you’re seeking a versatile fishing platform or a boat that allows you to catch fish comfortably from your seat, the Panfish 17 continues to be a dependable choice for anglers looking to maximize their time on the water.

Features may include:

• Backed by the TRACKER® PROMISE—the best factory warranty in aluminum boats

• Limited lifetime hull warranty

• NMMA® certified

• Flotation meets or exceeds NMMA® & U.S. Coast Guard requirements

• Bow & stern eyes

• 4 cleats

• 3 drink holders

• Motor-stop safety lanyard

• 14-gal. (53.0 L) aerated livewell w/cushion-top seat

• 500 GPH (1,893 LPH) aerator/fill pump

• Molded 1-piece construction w/rounded corners for easy cleanup & to protect your catch

• Minn Kota® Edge® 12V, 45-lb. (20.41 kg) thrust, 45" (1.14 m) shaft, foot-control trolling motor

• Thru-bolted trolling motor mount for durability

• Fuse-protected control center w/horn, navigation lights, bilge, aerator, 12V outlet & fuel gauge

• Lowrance® HOOK2 4x swivel color fishfinder w/transducer

• Stick steering for precise maneuverability

• Mercury® throttle control mount

• 2 pedestal seat base locations

• 2 folding fishing seats w/contoured hinges & snap-off cushions

• Elevated bow & aft casting decks w/storage below bow deck

• Deep, molded dry storage boxes below each seat

• Seating for 2 on midship cushion-top livewell

• 2 top-loading carpeted rod/gear lockers—7' (2.13 m) port, 7' (2.13 m) starboard

• Pressed-in keel & strakes for optimal performance

• Factory-matched, performance-tested propeller

• Color: DIAMOND COAT™ Starlite Black or Starlite Red gunnels & hull sides w/Starlite Gray bottom

• DIAMOND COAT™ 3.0 finish — an industry-exclusive powdercoat for brilliant durability

• Welded-in longitudinal stringer system for full-length support along the running surface

• Expanding foam injected into hull cavities for added hull stiffening, flotation &