Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker Topper™ 1236 Riveted Jon 2013 vs Tracker Tundra 21 DC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker Topper™ 1236 Riveted Jon 2013 vs Tracker Tundra 21 DC 2004 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 250 hp, the Tracker Tundra 21 DC 2004 has a 245-hp advantage over the Tracker Topper™ 1236 Riveted Jon 2013's 5-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 Tundra 21 DC 2004 is rated for 10 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 Tundra 21 DC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker Tundra 21 DC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 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
ModelTopper™ 1236 Riveted Jon
ModelTundra? 21 DC
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.32
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches52
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail111 lbs
Weight - Detail1890 Lbs
Weight - kg50.35
Weight - kg857.29
Weight - lbs.111
Weight - lbs.189
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 36 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15.5 in
Height [transom]25.5 in
Length - Feet11.92
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Inches143
Length overall - Inches255
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.050 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max5 hp
Engine max250 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Operational Info
Maximum capacity480 lbs
Maximum capacity2540 Lbs
Maximum people3 / 365 lbs
Maximum people10 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - WeightPackage: 205 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available