Matching a modified vee Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 AWL 2009 against a deep vee Tracker Tournament V-18 All Fish 2008 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 1860 AWL 2009 at 18,0 ft versus Tracker Tournament V-18 All Fish 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tracker Tournament V-18 All Fish 2008 tips the scales at 1 115 lbs — 374 lbs less than the Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 AWL 2009 at 741 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 115 hp, the Tracker Tournament V-18 All Fish 2008 has a 40-hp advantage over the Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 AWL 2009's 75-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 GRIZZLY 1860 AWL 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Tracker Tournament V-18 All Fish 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 AWL 2009 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Tracker Tournament V-18 All Fish 2008 comes in at 10 lbs per hp versus 10 lbs per hp for the Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 AWL 2009. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.