Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 vs Tracker V-16 SC 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 vs Tracker V-16 SC 2003 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 Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 has a 60-hp advantage over the Tracker V-16 SC 2003's 90-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 Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 carries 38 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Tracker V-16 SC 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 Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Tracker V-16 SC 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 Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker V-16 SC 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
ModelTarga™ V-18 DC
ModelV-16 SC
Model Year2011
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise20°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail1,553 lbs
Weight - Detail1200 Lbs
Weight - kg704.43
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.1553
Weight - lbs.12
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 88 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet19.08
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.82
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches229
Length overall - Inches194
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches23
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury®
Engine makenot available
Engine model90 EXLPT OptiMax®
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard1
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower9
Horsepowernot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine max90 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs
Maximum capacity1175 Lbs
Maximum people6 / 900 lbs
Maximum people5 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allPackage With Swing Away: 22 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightPackage: 2,539 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WidthPackage: 8 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Widthnot available