Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker Guide V-16 Laker DLX T 2013 vs Tracker Super Guide V-16 DLX T 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker Guide V-16 Laker DLX T 2013 vs Tracker Super Guide V-16 DLX T 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 — 40 hp for the Tracker Guide V-16 Laker DLX T 2013 and 40 hp for the Tracker Super Guide V-16 DLX T 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tracker Super Guide V-16 DLX T 2003 carries 11 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Tracker Guide V-16 Laker DLX T 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tracker Super Guide V-16 DLX T 2003 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Tracker Guide V-16 Laker DLX T 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker Super Guide V-16 DLX T 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker Super Guide V-16 DLX T 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker Guide V-16 Laker DLX T 2013 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-16 Laker DLX T
ModelSuper Guide V-16 DLX T
Model Year2013
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches76
Deadrise8°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches19
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail608 lbs
Weight - Detail790 Lbs
Weight - kg275.78
Weight - kg358.34
Weight - lbs.608
Weight - lbs.79
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches198
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury®
Engine makenot available
Engine model20 ELH FourStroke
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail11 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters41.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max40 hp
Engine max40 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacity1175 Lbs
Maximum people4 / 665 lbs
Maximum people6 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allTowing: 21 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightPackage: 1,429 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthPackage: 6 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Widthnot available