When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Tracker H 1700 2007 and the Tracker H 2000 2007 are modified 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Tracker H 2000 2007 has a 110-hp advantage over the Tracker H 1700 2007's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tracker H 2000 2007 carries 45 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Tracker H 1700 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tracker H 2000 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Tracker H 1700 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker H 2000 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker H 2000 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker H 1700 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.