The Tracker Pro 160 2013 vs Tracker Targa 17 WT 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Tracker Pro 160 2013 at 16,2 ft versus Tracker Targa 17 WT 2005 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tracker Pro 160 2013 tips the scales at 719 lbs — 571 lbs more than the Tracker Targa 17 WT 2005 at 148 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 125 hp, the Tracker Targa 17 WT 2005 has a 85-hp advantage over the Tracker Pro 160 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 Targa 17 WT 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Tracker Pro 160 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker Targa 17 WT 2005 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Tracker Targa 17 WT 2005 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 18 lbs per hp for the Tracker Pro 160 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.