Matching a modified vee Tracker GRIZZLY® 1754 SC BLIND DUCK® Edition Package 2008 against a deep vee Tracker Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Tracker GRIZZLY® 1754 SC BLIND DUCK® Edition Package 2008 at 17,0 ft versus Tracker Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 at 19,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tracker Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 tips the scales at 1 553 lbs — 808 lbs less than the Tracker GRIZZLY® 1754 SC BLIND DUCK® Edition Package 2008 at 745 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 75-hp advantage over the Tracker GRIZZLY® 1754 SC BLIND DUCK® Edition Package 2008's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.