Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker Boats Grizzly 1654 T Sportsman 2021 vs Tracker H 1700 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker Boats Grizzly 1654 T Sportsman 2021 vs Tracker H 1700 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Tracker H 1700 2007 has a 50-hp advantage over the Tracker Boats Grizzly 1654 T Sportsman 2021's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tracker H 1700 2007 carries 35 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Tracker Boats Grizzly 1654 T Sportsman 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
The Tracker Boats Grizzly 1654 T Sportsman 2021 is trailerable — a genuine lifestyle advantage at this size. The Tracker H 1700 2007 isn't listed as trailerable, which may mean a permanent berth or mooring is required.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Tracker H 1700 2007 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Tracker Boats Grizzly 1654 T Sportsman 2021 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail17.40 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length - Feet17.4
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters5.3
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches2
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches79
Beam - Inches88
Displacement745.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model40 ELHPT FourStroke
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower40 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury? 50 ELPTO TwoStroke
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeTracker
Modelnot available
ModelH 17
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.160 in. Side Thickness: 0.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailCustom welded 1-axle galvanized trailer