Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC All-Welded Jon 2005 vs Tracker V-16 SC 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC All-Welded Jon 2005 vs Tracker V-16 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC All-Welded Jon 2005 and 90 hp for the Tracker V-16 SC 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 GRIZZLY 1860 SC All-Welded Jon 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Tracker V-16 SC 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 GRIZZLY 1860 SC All-Welded Jon 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC All-Welded Jon 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker V-16 SC 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? 1860 SC All-Welded Jon
ModelV-16 SC
Model Year2005
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - Detail1200 Lbs
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.12
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches194
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches23
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine max90 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,712 lbs
Maximum capacity1175 Lbs
Maximum people9
Maximum people5 Persons