Matching a modified vee Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 AWL 2009 against a deep vee Tracker Guide V-16 Laker DLX T 2013 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Tracker Guide V-16 Laker DLX T 2013 measures 16,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 AWL 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 AWL 2009 tips the scales at 895 lbs — 287 lbs more than the Tracker Guide V-16 Laker DLX T 2013 at 608 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 90 hp, the Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 AWL 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Tracker Guide V-16 Laker DLX T 2013's 40-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 2072 AWL 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Tracker Guide V-16 Laker DLX T 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 AWL 2009 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 AWL 2009 comes in at 10 lbs per hp versus 15 lbs per hp for the Tracker Guide V-16 Laker DLX T 2013. 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.