Matching a deep vee Tracker Targa V-17 WT 2010 against a flat Tracker Topper™ 1036 Riveted Jon 2013 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Tracker Targa V-17 WT 2010 measures 17,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Tracker Topper™ 1036 Riveted Jon 2013 at 9,8 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tracker Targa V-17 WT 2010 tips the scales at 1 401 lbs — 1 302 lbs more than the Tracker Topper™ 1036 Riveted Jon 2013 at 99 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 135 hp, the Tracker Targa V-17 WT 2010 has a 132-hp advantage over the Tracker Topper™ 1036 Riveted Jon 2013's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tracker Targa V-17 WT 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Tracker Topper™ 1036 Riveted Jon 2013 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker Targa V-17 WT 2010 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Tracker Targa V-17 WT 2010 comes in at 10 lbs per hp versus 33 lbs per hp for the Tracker Topper™ 1036 Riveted Jon 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.