Matching a modified vee Tracker GRIZZLY 1654 SC All-Welded Package 2007 against a flat Tracker Topper™ 1036 Riveted Jon 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Tracker GRIZZLY 1654 SC All-Welded Package 2007 measures 16,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tracker Topper™ 1036 Riveted Jon 2013 at 9,8 feet (2013). At 69 lbs and 99 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 60 hp, the Tracker GRIZZLY 1654 SC All-Welded Package 2007 has a 57-hp advantage over the Tracker Topper™ 1036 Riveted Jon 2013's 3-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 GRIZZLY 1654 SC All-Welded Package 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Tracker Topper™ 1036 Riveted Jon 2013 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker GRIZZLY 1654 SC All-Welded Package 2007 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Tracker GRIZZLY 1654 SC All-Welded Package 2007 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 33 lbs per hp for the Tracker Topper™ 1036 Riveted Jon 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker GRIZZLY 1654 SC All-Welded Package 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker Topper™ 1036 Riveted Jon 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.