Matching a deep vee Tracker Guide V14 Riveted Deep V 2010 against a modified vee Tracker Targa 165 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 V14 Riveted Deep V 2010 at 13,6 ft versus Tracker Targa 165 SC 2007 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tracker Targa 165 SC 2007 tips the scales at 1 295 lbs — 1 120 lbs less than the Tracker Guide V14 Riveted Deep V 2010 at 175 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 90 hp, the Tracker Targa 165 SC 2007 has a 75-hp advantage over the Tracker Guide V14 Riveted Deep V 2010's 15-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 Targa 165 SC 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Tracker Guide V14 Riveted Deep V 2010 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 165 SC 2007 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Tracker Guide V14 Riveted Deep V 2010 comes in at 12 lbs per hp versus 14 lbs per hp for the Tracker Targa 165 SC 2007. 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.