The Tracker Boats Pro 160 2020 vs Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 SC - Blind Duck Edition 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Tracker Boats Pro 160 2020 measures 16,2 feet overall (2020), giving it roughly 14,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 SC - Blind Duck Edition 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tracker Boats Pro 160 2020 tips the scales at 719 lbs — 615 lbs more than the Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 SC - Blind Duck Edition 2005 at 104 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 125 hp, the Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 SC - Blind Duck Edition 2005 has a 85-hp advantage over the Tracker Boats Pro 160 2020's 40-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 GRIZZLY 2072 SC - Blind Duck Edition 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Tracker Boats Pro 160 2020 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 SC - Blind Duck Edition 2005 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 SC - Blind Duck Edition 2005 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 18 lbs per hp for the Tracker Boats Pro 160 2020. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
The Tracker Boats Pro 160 2020 is trailerable — a genuine lifestyle advantage at this size. The Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 SC - Blind Duck Edition 2005 isn't listed as trailerable, which may mean a permanent berth or mooring is required.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 SC - Blind Duck Edition 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker Boats Pro 160 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.