Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tracker Targa 175 WT 2006 vs Tracker Tournament V-18 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tracker Targa 175 WT 2006 vs Tracker Tournament V-18 2003 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Tracker Targa 175 WT 2006 and 150 hp for the Tracker Tournament V-18 2003. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tracker Tournament V-18 2003 carries 41 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Tracker Targa 175 WT 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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.
Bottom line: The Tracker Targa 175 WT 2006 and Tracker Tournament V-18 2003 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
ModelTarga? 175 WT
ModelTournament V-18
Model Year2006
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches87.75
Weight - Detail1,650 lbs
Weight - Detail1115 lbs
Weight - kg748.43
Weight - kg505.76
Weight - lbs.165
Weight - lbs.1115
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 82 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]20.5 in
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft 2.75 in
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Meters0.08
Length overall - Inches208
Length overall - Inches2.75
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 EXLPT OptiMax? Motor
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine max150 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs
Maximum capacity1500 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 Person
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrailstar Drive-On Trailer w/ Swing-Away Tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allw/ Transom Saver 22 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,515 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Widthnot available