When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Tracker Pro 16 2009 and the Tracker Tundra 21 SC 2007 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Tracker Tundra 21 SC 2007 measures 21,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tracker Pro 16 2009 at 16,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tracker Pro 16 2009 tips the scales at 665 lbs — 476 lbs more than the Tracker Tundra 21 SC 2007 at 189 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 275 hp, the Tracker Tundra 21 SC 2007 has a 245-hp advantage over the Tracker Pro 16 2009's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tracker Tundra 21 SC 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Tracker Pro 16 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker Tundra 21 SC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker Tundra 21 SC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker Pro 16 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.