Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker Super Guide V-16 T 2003 vs Tracker Tournament V-18 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker Super Guide V-16 T 2003 vs Tracker Tournament V-18 2007 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 150 hp, the Tracker Tournament V-18 2007 has a 110-hp advantage over the Tracker Super Guide V-16 T 2003's 40-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 Tournament V-18 2007 carries 38 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Tracker Super Guide V-16 T 2003. 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 Super Guide V-16 T 2003 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Tracker Tournament V-18 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker Super Guide V-16 T 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker Super Guide V-16 T 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker Tournament V-18 2007 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
ModelSuper Guide V-16 T
ModelTournament? V-18
Model Year2003
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches87
Weight - Detail750 Lbs
Weight - Detail1,152 lbs
Weight - kg340.19
Weight - kg522.54
Weight - lbs.75
Weight - lbs.1152
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]22 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches22
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 69 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Engine max40 HP
Engine max150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury® 90 ELPTO TwoStroke
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1150 Lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailColor-coordinated drive-on
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allw/ Transom Saver: 24 ft. 0 in. w/o Transom Saver: 22 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight2,252 lbs. (approx.)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width7 ft. 10 in