Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Gator Trax 14 x 38 2011 vs Gator Trax 17 x 62 2009 — A Close Look at Two Flats
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Gator Trax 14 x 38 2011 and the Gator Trax 17 x 62 2009 are flat designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Gator Trax 17 x 62 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Gator Trax 14 x 38 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Gator Trax 17 x 62 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Gator Trax 17 x 62 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Gator Trax 14 x 38 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeGator Trax
MakeGator Trax
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - Detail38 in
Width [transom] - Detail62 in
Height - Detail15 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.38
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches15
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]16 or 21 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches204
Beamnot available
Beam6 ft. 10 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches82
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail4 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.1
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.125 in
Hull thickness0.125 in
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard