Matching a modified vee Tracker Pro 165 2013 against a deep vee Tracker Targa 175 WT 2008 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 Pro 165 2013 at 16,2 ft versus Tracker Targa 175 WT 2008 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tracker Targa 175 WT 2008 tips the scales at 1 375 lbs — 1 367 lbs less than the Tracker Pro 165 2013 at 8 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 150 hp, the Tracker Targa 175 WT 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the Tracker Pro 165 2013's 50-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 Pro 165 2013 carries 11 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Tracker Targa 175 WT 2008. 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 Targa 175 WT 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Tracker Pro 165 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 Targa 175 WT 2008 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Tracker Pro 165 2013 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 9 lbs per hp for the Tracker Targa 175 WT 2008. 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.