Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker GRIZZLY 1648 L All-Welded Jon 2005 vs Tracker Super Guide V-14 C 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker GRIZZLY 1648 L All-Welded Jon 2005 vs Tracker Super Guide V-14 C 2003 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 50 hp for the Tracker GRIZZLY 1648 L All-Welded Jon 2005 and 40 hp for the Tracker Super Guide V-14 C 2003. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tracker Super Guide V-14 C 2003 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Tracker GRIZZLY 1648 L All-Welded Jon 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker Super Guide V-14 C 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker Super Guide V-14 C 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker GRIZZLY 1648 L All-Welded Jon 2005 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
ModelGRIZZLY? 1648 L All-Welded Jon
ModelSuper Guide V-14 C
Model Year2005
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches71
Beam - Inches74
Weight - Detail395 lbs
Weight - Detail640 Lbs
Weight - kg179.17
Weight - kg290.3
Weight - lbs.395
Weight - lbs.64
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 48 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches171
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp
Engine max40 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,055 lbs
Maximum capacity1000 Lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people5 Persons