Gator Trax Bay Boat  20 x 72 2007 boat specs
Gator Trax
Gator Trax Bay Boat 20 x 72 2007
2007
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Gator Trax Standard 19 in. Sides 2009 boat specs
Gator Trax
Gator Trax Standard 19 in. Sides 2009
2009
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Gator Trax Bay Boat 20 x 72 2007 vs Gator Trax Standard 19 in. Sides 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Gator Trax Bay Boat 20 x 72 2007 vs Gator Trax Standard 19 in. Sides 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Gator Trax Bay Boat 20 x 72 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Gator Trax Standard 19 in. Sides 2009 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 Bay Boat 20 x 72 2007 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Gator Trax Bay Boat 20 x 72 2007 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 Standard 19 in. Sides 2009 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
ModelBay Boat 20 x 72
ModelStandard 19 in. Sides
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in
Beam73 in
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches73
Width [transom] - Detail21 or 25 in
Width [transom] - Detail54 in
Height - Detail26 in
Height - Detail19 in
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Inches26
Height - Inches19
Length [deck]Front: 44 in. Rear: 42 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches192
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]16 or 21 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness3/16 in
Hull thickness0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard

Gator Trax Bay Boat 20 x 72 2007 vs Gator Trax Standard 19 in. Sides 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Gator Trax Bay Boat 20 x 72 2007 or the Gator Trax Standard 19 in. Sides 2009?
The Gator Trax Standard 19 in. Sides 2009 is the longer of the two at 16,0 feet overall. The Gator Trax Bay Boat 20 x 72 2007 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 14,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Gator Trax Bay Boat 20 x 72 2007 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Gator Trax Standard 19 in. Sides 2009 is certified for 4. 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.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Gator Trax Standard 19 in. Sides 2009 measures 73" wide, compared to 9" for the Gator Trax Bay Boat 20 x 72 2007. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Are the Gator Trax Bay Boat 20 x 72 2007 and Gator Trax Standard 19 in. Sides 2009 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Gator Trax Bay Boat 20 x 72 2007 and the Gator Trax Standard 19 in. Sides 2009 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.