Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker Targa 18 WT I/O 2003 vs Tracker Topper™ 1236 Riveted Jon 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker Targa 18 WT I/O 2003 vs Tracker Topper™ 1236 Riveted Jon 2013 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 Tracker Topper™ 1236 Riveted Jon 2013 tops out at 5 hp. Engine specs for the Tracker Targa 18 WT I/O 2003 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tracker Targa 18 WT I/O 2003 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Tracker Topper™ 1236 Riveted Jon 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker Targa 18 WT I/O 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker Targa 18 WT I/O 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 Topper™ 1236 Riveted Jon 2013 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
ModelTarga 18 WT I/O
ModelTopper™ 1236 Riveted Jon
Model Year2003
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.32
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches52
Weight - Detail1400 Lbs.
Weight - Detail111 lbs.
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - kg50.35
Weight - lbs.1400
Weight - lbs.111
Height - Detail28 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches28
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in.
Height [transom]15.5 in.
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in.
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches143
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 36 in.
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet11.92
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.050 in.
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max5 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1500 Lbs.
Maximum capacity480 lbs.
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people3 / 365 lbs.
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightPackage: 205 lbs.