The Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 AWL 2009 is a modified-V design and the Tracker Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 2072 AWL 2009 at 20,0 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 - 658 lbs less than the Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 AWL 2009 at 895 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 60-hp advantage over the Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 AWL 2009's 90-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 Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 caps at 6. 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.