When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sea Hunt Skiff 19 2009 and the Sea Hunt Triton 240 2013 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea Hunt Triton 240 2013 measures 24,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Hunt Skiff 19 2009 at 19,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Hunt Skiff 19 2009 tips the scales at 175 lbs — 143 lbs more than the Sea Hunt Triton 240 2013 at 32 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 Sea Hunt Triton 240 2013 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Sea Hunt Skiff 19 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Hunt Triton 240 2013 carries 117 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Sea Hunt Skiff 19 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Hunt Triton 240 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Sea Hunt Skiff 19 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Hunt Triton 240 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Hunt Triton 240 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Hunt Skiff 19 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.