Matching a modified vee Tracker Targa 175 WT 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 175 WT 2007 at 17,0 ft versus Tracker Tournament V-18 All Fish 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tracker Targa 175 WT 2007 tips the scales at 1 375 lbs — 260 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 135 hp for the Tracker Targa 175 WT 2007 and 115 hp for the Tracker Tournament V-18 All Fish 2008. 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 All Fish 2008 carries 25 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Tracker Targa 175 WT 2007. 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.

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 10 lbs per hp for the Tracker Targa 175 WT 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.