Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 vs Tracker Super Guide V-16 DLX T 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 vs Tracker Super Guide V-16 DLX T 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 has a 115-hp advantage over the Tracker Super Guide V-16 DLX T 2005's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 carries 18 gallons versus 11 gallons in the Tracker Super Guide V-16 DLX T 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Tracker Super Guide V-16 DLX T 2005 with its 60-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
ModelPro Team 185 Jet
ModelSuper Guide? V-16 DLX T
Model Year2003
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches76
Weight - Detail1525 bs
Weight - Detail790 lbs
Weight - kg691.73
Weight - kg358.34
Weight - lbs.1525
Weight - lbs.79
Height - Detail17 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.43
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches17
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft 5 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters0.13
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches5
Length overall - Inches198
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 63 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.09
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail11 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters41.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Engine max175 HP
Engine max60 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury? 25 ML
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity825 lbs
Maximum capacity1,185 lbs
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTrailstar Drive-On Trailer
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allw/ Transom Saver 21 ft. 2 in. w/o Transom Saver 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,490 lbs. (approx.)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width6 ft. 11 in