Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker Guide V16 Riveted Deep V 2008 vs Tracker Targa 18 WT I/O 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker Guide V16 Riveted Deep V 2008 vs Tracker Targa 18 WT I/O 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 Tracker Guide V16 Riveted Deep V 2008 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Tracker Targa 18 WT I/O 2003 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tracker Targa 18 WT I/O 2003 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Tracker Guide V16 Riveted Deep V 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker Targa 18 WT I/O 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker Targa 18 WT I/O 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 V16 Riveted Deep V 2008 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
ModelGuide V16 Riveted Deep V
ModelTarga 18 WT I/O
Model Year2008
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail315 lbs
Weight - Detail1400 Lbs
Weight - kg142.88
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.315
Weight - lbs.14
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 48 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches195
Length overall - Inches222
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail28 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches28
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max40 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,110 lbs
Maximum capacity1500 Lbs
Maximum people5 @ 694 lbs
Maximum people6 Persons