The Tracker Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 is a deep-V design and the Tracker Topper™ 1036 Riveted Jon 2013 is a flat-bottom design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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-18 DC 2011 measures 19,1 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 9,3 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-18 DC 2011 tips the scales at 1 553 lbs - 1 454 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 150 hp, the Tracker Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 has a 147-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-18 DC 2011 is rated for 6 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-18 DC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker Targa™ V-18 DC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 19,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker Topper™ 1036 Riveted Jon 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.