Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker GRIZZLY 1648 SC 2010 vs Tracker Targa 17 SC 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker GRIZZLY 1648 SC 2010 vs Tracker Targa 17 SC 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Tracker Targa 17 SC 2003 has a 100-hp advantage over the Tracker GRIZZLY 1648 SC 2010's 50-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 Targa 17 SC 2003 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Tracker GRIZZLY 1648 SC 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker Targa 17 SC 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker Targa 17 SC 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker GRIZZLY 1648 SC 2010 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 SC
ModelTarga 17 SC
Model Year201
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detail495 lbs
Weight - Detail1400 Lbs
Weight - kg224.53
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.495
Weight - lbs.14
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 48 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16.0 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches208
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches26
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.10 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 ELPT FourStroke EFI
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp
Engine max150 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,055 lbs
Maximum capacity1450 Lbs
Maximum people4 / 555 lbs
Maximum people6 Persons