Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Gator Trax Mud Buddy 17 x 44 (up to 21 in. sides) 2008 vs Gator Trax Tapered Chines 16 x 48 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Gator Trax Mud Buddy 17 x 44 (up to 21 in. sides) 2008 vs Gator Trax Tapered Chines 16 x 48 2007 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 Mud Buddy 17 x 44 (up to 21 in. sides) 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Gator Trax Tapered Chines 16 x 48 2007 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 Mud Buddy 17 x 44 (up to 21 in. sides) 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Gator Trax Mud Buddy 17 x 44 (up to 21 in. sides) 2008 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 Tapered Chines 16 x 48 2007 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
ModelMud Buddy 17 x 44 (up to 21 in. sides)
ModelTapered Chines 16 x 48
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam63 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detail44 in
Width [transom] - Detail48 in
Height - Detailup to 21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]16 or 21 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.125 in
Hull thickness0.125
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard