Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker Super Guide V-14 C 2003 vs Tracker Topper 1436 Riveted Jon 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker Super Guide V-14 C 2003 vs Tracker Topper 1436 Riveted Jon 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 40 hp, the Tracker Super Guide V-14 C 2003 has a 30-hp advantage over the Tracker Topper 1436 Riveted Jon 2009's 10-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 Super Guide V-14 C 2003 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Tracker Topper 1436 Riveted Jon 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 Super Guide V-14 C 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker Super Guide V-14 C 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker Topper 1436 Riveted Jon 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.
General Boat Info
ModelSuper Guide V-14 C
ModelTopper? 1436 Riveted Jon
Model Year2003
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters1.32
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches52
Weight - Detail640 Lbs
Weight - Detail135 lbs
Weight - kg290.3
Weight - kg61.23
Weight - lbs.64
Weight - lbs.135
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]15 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Meters4.24
Length overall - Inches171
Length overall - Inches167
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 36 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet13
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.043 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max40 HP
Engine max10 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1000 Lbs
Maximum capacity625 lbs
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people3 / 425 lbs