Research 2011 - Tracker Boats - Targa V-18 WT

The Targa V-18 Walk-Thru is tops in its class of Deep V aluminum fishing boats. Fully rigged and totally equipped, the V-18 WT gives you “18 feet of confidence.” Its sharp V bow and tall reinforced transom are built to handle big water.
We designed and built it to meet or exceed the needs of serious anglers, tournament pros, fishing guides and their passengers.
Straight from the factory, the V-18 WT contains more standard equipment and more built-in value than any of its competition.
Check out its pro-fishing features and name-brand components. Marvel at its measurements, capacities and capabilities.
Its rugged two-piece hull and integrated longitudinal stringer system give unmatched strength for a long and trouble-free ownership experience.
Compare if you will.
But whether you fish for a living, or just love to fish—you just won’t do any better than the Targa V-18 WT.


2-piece, all-welded Deep V hull w/20º-deadrise hull & reverse chines for a great-handling, dry ride
All-welded 25" (63.50 cm) all-aluminum transom for big-water use (and optional kicker motor installation)
Wraparound walk-thru windshield w/passenger console/cooler & AM/FM/CD stereo w/MP3 input (accepts optional Sirius Satellite Radio® package)
Minn Kota® 24V, 70-lb. thrust PowerDrive™ trolling motor
Lowrance® Mark-5x fishfinder w/320 pixels & surface temp
2 side rod & gear boxes hold rods up to 7' (2.13 m) plus lots of bow/aft/in-floor storage
Bow 19-gal. (71.92 L) aerated livewell & HUGE aft 55-gal. (208.20 L) aerated livewell—each w/timer recirculation, pump-out system & baitwell insert
Bow panel w/switches & 2 tackle trays
4 high-style upholstered seats/7 seat locations (including 2 removable fold-down fishing seats)
Aft boarding platform w/ladder
Easy-clean vinyl cockpit floor
Cranking & trolling batteries by Interstate® w/2-bank, 4-amp onboard battery charger
Custom factory-matched trailer w/EZ lube hubs, swing-away tongue, retractable safety cables & all-welded frame w/GalvaShield® protection
Beam: 8 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 38
Max load: 1650
Standard features:
Comfort, Safety & Convenience
Flotation meets or exceeds NMMA & U.S. Coast Guard requirements
Safety lanyard
Passenger grab handle
Drink holders
Paddle
4 mooring cleats
Battery trays


Console
Helm & passenger 1-piece molded consoles w/wraparound safety-glass walk-thru windshield
Dash layout designed to accept large graph or GPS units
Sport steering wheel
Tilt steering
Dual cable rack & pinion steering
Mercury® control box
Midnight Lazer instrument & switch panel
Multifunction gauges w/speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter, fuel gauge, water pressure & trim gauge
Flush-mounted compass
Passenger console w/closed storage/cooler, drink holder & small items tray for accessories
Weather-protected AM/FM/CD stereo w/MP3 jack in passenger console (accepts optional Sirius Satellite Radio® package)
Toggle switches
Navigation lights, aerator & bilge switches


Construction & Exterior
NEW DEEP V HULL FOR 2011—SUPER-WIDE 2-piece, all-welded .100 aluminum w/a 20°-deadrise at the transom for a smooth, dry rough-water ride
Wider 102" (2.59 m) beam for more interior room. Wider 88" (2.24 m) bottom for more stability.
ALL-NEW set-back transom designed to deliver undisturbed water to the prop for faster, smoother takeoff—and better overall performance
Reverse chine hull design—for exceptional steering response & turning
Welded-in longitudinal stringer system—for full-length support of the running surface
Tall 25" (63.50 cm), heavy-duty, box-beam, corner-braced transom—built for big water. Can accept gas or electric kicker motor
Injected, expanding hull foam—for extra hull stiffening, flotation & quiet-riding sound insulation
NEW FOR 2011. Super-wide 11" (27.94 cm) gunnels—for structural strength & rigidity—w/non-skid step pads & high-volume storage below
Graphite paint & graphics scheme w/Silver Medallion hull
Pressure-treated floors & decks w/limited lifetime warranty
Flush-mount, all-aluminum carpeted compartment lids for structural rigidity, tight fit & long-term durability
Welded, drained rain channels for drier storage on bow compartment(s) & aft dry storage box(es)—varies by model
Welded, drained rain channels for drier storage on aft compartments
NEW FOR 2011. Bow storage w/raised lip for drier storage
All-composite seat frames for long-term durability & resistance to the elements
Stain-resistant top coating on upholstery for long-life good looks
Bow & stern eyes


Electrical
Interstate® cranking battery
Interstate® trolling battery
2-bank, 4-amps per bank (8 amps total) battery charger
Bow panel w/trolling motor receptacle, bow aerator switch, trim switch & 2-tray tackle management system
24V trolling motor harness
Marine-grade, automotive-style fuse panel w/cover
12V outlet
Stowable navigation lights
Sheathed electrical wiring
500 GPH (1,892.71 LPH) bilge pump


Electronics
Lowrance® Mark-5x fishfinder w/480 pixels, fishfinding to 800'


Interior
EXPANDED INTERIOR SPACE FOR 2011
NEW FOR 2011. TRACKER-exclusive VERSATRACK® accessory-mounting channel in gunnel
Elevated bow & aft fishing decks
Marine-grade, cut-pile carpeting on bow & aft decks & cockpit sides
Easy-clean vinyl cockpit floor
NEW UPHOLSTERY FOR 2011
Deluxe helm seat w/slide adjustment
2 movable fold-down 360°-swivel fishing seats w/pinchless hinges
6 pedestal seat base locations
Carpeted step pad w/drink holder at front of bow
2 tackle trays in bow panel
Bow storage nets
Bow padded backrests
Center bow rod box for rods to 7' (2.13 m)
2 top-loading rod boxes in the super-wide gunnels for rods to 8' (2.44 m)
Non-skid step pad on each aft gunnel
Closed side storage below the port & starboard gunnels for rods to 7' (2.13 m)
2 bow/1 aft deep storage compartments
Huge in-floor center storage compartment
Aft swim platform w/boarding ladder
Midship & aft battery storage
Rod hold-down straps


Livewell Systems
Bow 19-gal (71.92 L) aerated livewell w/baitwell insert—timed & recirculated w/pump-out system
HUGE aft 55-gal. (208.20 L) aerated livewell w/baitwell insert—timed & recirculated w/pump-out system
Molded 1-piece construction w/rounded corners to protect your catch
Dual 500 GPH (1,892.71 LPH) aerator pumps w/timers
Dual 500 GPH (1,892.71 LPH) recirculating pumps w/timers


Performance
Aluminum propeller


Trailer
Factory-matched, color-coordinated drive-on trailer
All-welded tubular frame for unitized structure w/an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
Powder-coated steel tubing w/GALVASHIELD® corrosion protection
NEW for 2011. Heavy-duty upright load guides for easy, centered loading
14" (35.56 cm) tires & wheels w/chrome wheel covers
EZ lube hubs
Space-saving swing-away tongue
Folding tongue jack w/swivel wheel
Heavy-duty winch w/nylon strap w/bow safety strap
Nylon tie-down straps
Retractable safety cables
Carpeted bunks & fender boards
Outboard motor support
Submersible lights


Trolling Motor
Minn Kota® 24V, 70-lb. thrust, 54" (1.37 m) shaft, PowerDrive™ foot-control trolling motor