Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC 2003 vs Tracker Targa 16 SC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC 2003 vs Tracker Targa 16 SC 2005 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 2003 and 90 hp for the Tracker Targa 16 SC 2005. 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 2003 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Tracker Targa 16 SC 2005 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 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker Targa 16 SC 2005 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
ModelTarga? 16 SC
Model Year2003
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail800 Lbs
Weight - Detail1,295 lbs
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg587.4
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.1295
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
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
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 74 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.09
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max90 HP
Engine max90 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury? 40 ELPTO
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1650 Lbs
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTrailstar Drive-On Trailer
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allw/ Transom Saver 21 ft. 2 in. w/o Transom Saver 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight2,150 lbs. (approx.)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 3 in