When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Tracker Guide V-14 Deep V 2013 and the Tracker Targa 175 WT 2008 are deep vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Tracker Guide V-14 Deep V 2013 at 14,2 ft versus Tracker Targa 175 WT 2008 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tracker Targa 175 WT 2008 tips the scales at 1 375 lbs — 1 137 lbs less than the Tracker Guide V-14 Deep V 2013 at 238 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 Tracker Targa 175 WT 2008 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Tracker Guide V-14 Deep V 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tracker Targa 175 WT 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Tracker Guide V-14 Deep V 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 Targa 175 WT 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker Targa 175 WT 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker Guide V-14 Deep V 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.