Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker Guide V 14 Laker 2003 vs Tracker Pro Crappie 175 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker Guide V 14 Laker 2003 vs Tracker Pro Crappie 175 2007 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 - 40 hp for the Tracker Guide V 14 Laker 2003 and 60 hp for the Tracker Pro Crappie 175 2007. 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 Guide V 14 Laker 2003 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Tracker Pro Crappie 175 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker Guide V 14 Laker 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker Guide V 14 Laker 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker Pro Crappie 175 2007 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
ModelGuide V 14 Laker
ModelPro Crappie? 175
Model Year2003
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches84
Weight - Detail290 Lbs.
Weight - Detail940 lbs.
Weight - kg131.54
Weight - kg426.38
Weight - lbs.290
Weight - lbs.940
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]22 in.
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in.
Length overall - Detail17 ft 4 in.
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Meters0.1
Length overall - Inches171
Length overall - Inches4
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 54 in.
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in.
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max40 HP
Engine max60 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury® 25 EL FourStroke EFI
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity890 Lbs.
Maximum capacity1,050 lbs.
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailColor-coordinated drive-on
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allw/ Transom Saver: 22 ft. 0 in. w/o Transom Saver: 19 ft. 6 in.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,597 lbs. (approx.)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width7 ft. 1 in.