Matching a modified vee Tracker Targa 165 SC 2007 against a deep vee Tracker Tournament V-18 All Fish 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 Targa 165 SC 2007 at 16,0 ft versus Tracker Tournament V-18 All Fish 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tracker Targa 165 SC 2007 tips the scales at 1 295 lbs — 180 lbs more than the Tracker Tournament V-18 All Fish 2008 at 1 115 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 115 hp, the Tracker Tournament V-18 All Fish 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Tracker Targa 165 SC 2007's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 24 gal and 25 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Tracker Tournament V-18 All Fish 2008 comes in at 10 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.