Matching a deep vee Tracker Guide V-16 Laker DLX T 2013 against a modified vee Tracker Pro Guide V-17 SC 2007 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 Guide V-16 Laker DLX T 2013 at 16,0 ft versus Tracker Pro Guide V-17 SC 2007 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tracker Pro Guide V-17 SC 2007 tips the scales at 1 275 lbs — 667 lbs less 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 135 hp, the Tracker Pro Guide V-17 SC 2007 has a 95-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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tracker Pro Guide V-17 SC 2007 is rated for 5 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 Pro Guide V-17 SC 2007 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Tracker Pro Guide V-17 SC 2007 comes in at 9 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.