The Tracker Guide V12 Lite 2008 is a deep-V design and the Tracker H 1700 2007 is a modified-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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Tracker H 1700 2007 has a 80-hp advantage over the Tracker Guide V12 Lite 2008's 10-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 H 1700 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Tracker Guide V12 Lite 2008 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker H 1700 2007 could be the deciding factor.