Gator Trax 20 x 62 2011 boat specs
Gator Trax
Gator Trax 20 x 62 2011
2011
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Gator Trax Big Water 21 in. Sides (1/8) 2013 boat specs
Gator Trax
Gator Trax Big Water 21 in. Sides (1/8) 2013
2013
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Gator Trax 20 x 62 2011 vs Gator Trax Big Water 21 in. Sides (1/8) 2013 — Which Flat Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Gator Trax 20 x 62 2011 and the Gator Trax Big Water 21 in. Sides (1/8) 2013 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 20 x 62 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Gator Trax Big Water 21 in. Sides (1/8) 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Gator Trax 20 x 62 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Gator Trax 20 x 62 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Gator Trax Big Water 21 in. Sides (1/8) 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeGator Trax
MakeGator Trax
Model20 x 62
ModelBig Water 21 in. Sides (1/8)
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 10 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail4 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.1
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detail62 in
Width [transom] - Detail62 in
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches204
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.125 in
Hull thickness0.125 in
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard

Gator Trax 20 x 62 2011 vs Gator Trax Big Water 21 in. Sides (1/8) 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Gator Trax 20 x 62 2011 or the Gator Trax Big Water 21 in. Sides (1/8) 2013?
The Gator Trax Big Water 21 in. Sides (1/8) 2013 is the longer of the two at 17,0 feet overall. The Gator Trax 20 x 62 2011 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 15,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Gator Trax 20 x 62 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Gator Trax Big Water 21 in. Sides (1/8) 2013 is certified for 5. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Are the Gator Trax 20 x 62 2011 and Gator Trax Big Water 21 in. Sides (1/8) 2013 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Gator Trax 20 x 62 2011 and the Gator Trax Big Water 21 in. Sides (1/8) 2013 are built by Gator Trax. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.