The Tracker GRIZZLY 1654 CC All-Welded Package 2006 vs Tracker Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 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 Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 measures 19,1 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tracker GRIZZLY 1654 CC All-Welded Package 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tracker Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 tips the scales at 1 553 lbs — 1 484 lbs less than the Tracker GRIZZLY 1654 CC All-Welded Package 2006 at 69 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 150 hp, the Tracker Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 has a 90-hp advantage over the Tracker GRIZZLY 1654 CC All-Welded Package 2006's 60-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 Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Tracker GRIZZLY 1654 CC All-Welded Package 2006 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 GRIZZLY 1654 CC All-Welded Package 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.