Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker H 1700 2007 vs Tracker Topper 1436 LW Riveted Jon 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker H 1700 2007 vs Tracker Topper 1436 LW Riveted Jon 2006 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 H 1700 2007 has a 75-hp advantage over the Tracker Topper 1436 LW Riveted Jon 2006's 15-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 H 1700 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Tracker Topper 1436 LW Riveted Jon 2006 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker H 1700 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker H 1700 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker Topper 1436 LW Riveted Jon 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelH 17
ModelTopper? 1436 LW Riveted Jon
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters1.35
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches53
Deadrise12℃
Deadrisenot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 36 in
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]15 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet13
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Meters4.24
Length overall - Inches2
Length overall - Inches167
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail155 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg70.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.155
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.160 in. Side Thickness: 0.102 in
Hull thickness0.063
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury? 50 ELPTO TwoStroke
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max15 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom welded 1-axle galvanized trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity651 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3