Matching a modified vee Sea Hunt Skiff 19 2009 against a deep vee Sea Hunt Triton 290 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea Hunt Triton 290 2008 measures 29,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 10,0 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 — 123 lbs more than the Sea Hunt Triton 290 2008 at 52 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 290 2008 tops out at 500 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 290 2008 carries 24 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 290 2008 is rated for 8 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 290 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Hunt Triton 290 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 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.