[Snookerd]

I have never heard that the decks were raised on the Tracker 18's and it has never come up on CSC since 2002. I would not raise the deck and you mentioned you were not planning to do it. If you have a V-4 Carbed going on it, then no need to raise the deck. I have no serious water issues, just the normal wet feet when my scupper flaps are not sealing properly with alot of weight in the stern. The 150 Johnny is a good motor, you may want to see how you like it. My Dad's 18 had a Johnson 150 and it went about 47. Gas mileage was bad though and weight was more. My boat planes at 12 mph. For weight and CG (balance) I specifically searched out a Tracker 18 with a 130 Yamaha. The Tracker 18's are well balanced and usually do not need a transom and major rehab. What is the asking price?