Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC 2004 vs Tracker Pro 165 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC 2004 vs Tracker Pro 165 2012 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 GRIZZLY 1860 SC 2004 has a 50-hp advantage over the Tracker Pro 165 2012's 40-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 1860 SC 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Tracker Pro 165 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC 2004 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 Pro 165 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGRIZZLY? 1860 SC
ModelPro 165
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches77
Weight - Detail800 Lbs
Weight - Detail745 lbs
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg337.93
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.745
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
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6°
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 54 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]22 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max90 HP
Engine max40 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury®
Engine modelnot available
Engine model20 EL FourStroke
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard1
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail9 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters34.07
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower4
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1710 Lbs
Maximum capacity875 lbs
Maximum people9 Persons
Maximum people4 / 555 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allPackage: 18 ft. 8 in. with swing-away
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightPackage: 1,395 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthPackage: 6 ft. 9 in