Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker GRIZZLY 1754 SC - Blind Duck Edition 2003 vs Tracker Tundra 18 DC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker GRIZZLY 1754 SC - Blind Duck Edition 2003 vs Tracker Tundra 18 DC 2006 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 175 hp, the Tracker Tundra 18 DC 2006 has a 100-hp advantage over the Tracker GRIZZLY 1754 SC - Blind Duck Edition 2003's 75-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 Tundra 18 DC 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Tracker GRIZZLY 1754 SC - Blind Duck Edition 2003 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker Tundra 18 DC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker Tundra 18 DC 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker GRIZZLY 1754 SC - Blind Duck Edition 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGrizzly 1754 SC - Blind Duck Edition
ModelTundra? 18 DC
Model Year2003
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail745 Lbs
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs
Weight - kg337.93
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - lbs.745
Weight - lbs.155
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches208
Length overall - Inches216
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 74 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.125
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max75 HP
Engine max175 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 EXLPT OptiMax? Motor
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1465 Lbs
Maximum capacity1,705 lbs
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTrailstar Drive-On Trailer
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allw/ Transom Saver 23 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in