Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 1231 SFB 2008 vs Triton Boats 20 TRX 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 1231 SFB 2008 vs Triton Boats 20 TRX 2021 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Triton Boats 20 TRX 2021 has a 247-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 1231 SFB 2008'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 Triton Boats 20 TRX 2021 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Triton Boats 1231 SFB 2008 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats 20 TRX 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 20 TRX 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 1231 SFB 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
Makenot available
Model1231 SFB
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailSide: 16 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail90 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg40.82
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail32 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet11
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches142
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness.043 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max3 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMERCURY MARINE
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity335 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people2 / 295 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower