The Tracker Bantam DLX 2005 vs Tracker Boats Targa V-19 Combo 2020 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Tracker Boats Targa V-19 Combo 2020 measures 19,0 feet overall (2020), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tracker Bantam DLX 2005 at 9,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tracker Boats Targa V-19 Combo 2020 tips the scales at 2 227 lbs — 2 142 lbs less than the Tracker Bantam DLX 2005 at 85 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Tracker Boats Targa V-19 Combo 2020 has a 220-hp advantage over the Tracker Bantam DLX 2005'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 Boats Targa V-19 Combo 2020 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Tracker Bantam DLX 2005 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker Boats Targa V-19 Combo 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker Boats Targa V-19 Combo 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker Bantam DLX 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.