Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker GRIZZLY 1548 S 2003 vs Tracker Pro 165 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker GRIZZLY 1548 S 2003 vs Tracker Pro 165 2013 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 50 hp, the Tracker Pro 165 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Tracker GRIZZLY 1548 S 2003's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tracker Pro 165 2013 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Tracker GRIZZLY 1548 S 2003 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker Pro 165 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker Pro 165 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 16,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker GRIZZLY 1548 S 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGrizzly 1548 S
ModelPro 165
Model Year2003
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches77
Weight - Detail380 Lbs
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - kg172.36
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - lbs.38
Weight - lbs.8
Height [transom]16 in
Height [transom]22 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.62
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches182
Length overall - Inches194
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail15 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters38.1
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches15
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 54 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 HP
Engine max50 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury®
Engine modelnot available
Engine model40 ELPT FourStroke EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail11 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters41.64
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity725 Lbs
Maximum capacity960 lbs
Maximum people3 Persons
Maximum people4 / 555 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightPackage: 5 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allTowing: 21 ft. 7 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightPackage: 1,755 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthPackage: 6 ft. 9 in