The Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 Jon 2010 is a modified-V design and the Tracker Tournament V-18 2009 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 Jon 2010 at 20,3 ft versus Tracker Tournament V-18 2009 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tracker Tournament V-18 2009 tips the scales at 1 152 lbs - 392 lbs less than the Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 Jon 2010 at 760 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 Tournament V-18 2009 has a 90-hp advantage over the Tracker GRIZZLY 2072 Jon 2010'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 GRIZZLY 2072 Jon 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Tracker Tournament V-18 2009 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 2072 Jon 2010 could be the deciding factor.