Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 SC 2009 vs Tracker Targa 17 SC 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 SC 2009 vs Tracker Targa 17 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Tracker Targa 17 SC 2003 has a 35-hp advantage over the Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 SC 2009's 115-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 2072 SC 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Tracker Targa 17 SC 2003 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 SC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 SC 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker Targa 17 SC 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelGRIZZLY? 2072 SC
ModelTarga 17 SC
Model Year2009
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs
Weight - Detail1400 Lbs
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.14
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches208
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches26
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.10 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine modelMercury®
Engine modelnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower40 ELPT FourStroke EFI
Horsepowernot available
Engine max115 hp
Engine max150 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs
Maximum capacity1450 Lbs
Maximum people9 / 1,200 lbs
Maximum people6 Persons