Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 boat specs
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Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003
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Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009 boat specs
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Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009
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Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 vs Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 vs Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 175 hp for the Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 and 175 hp for the Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 carries 18 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 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
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ModelPro Team 185 Jet
ModelTundra? 18 WT
Model Year2003
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in
Beam96 in
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1525 bs
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs
Weight - kg691.73
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - lbs.1525
Weight - lbs.16
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 - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters0.13
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches5
Length overall - Inches216
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 74 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine max175 HP
Engine max175 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury®
Engine modelnot available
Engine model115 XL OptiMax®
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115
Operational Info
Maximum capacity825 lbs
Maximum capacity1,705 lbs
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people7 / 955 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 0 in. (with swing-away)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in

Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 vs Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009 — Common Questions

Which is easier to trailer — the Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 or the Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009?
For trailering, the Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009 has the edge at 16 lbs dry weight versus 1 525 lbs for the Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 is Coast Guard rated for 5 passengers, while the Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009 is certified for 7. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009 measures 96" wide, compared to 84" for the Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 or the Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009?
The Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 has the bigger tank at 18 gallons, versus 4 gallons on the Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009. That 14-gallon difference translates to roughly 42–70 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 and Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Tracker Pro Team 185 Jet 2003 and the Tracker Tundra 18 WT 2009 are built by Tracker. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.