The Triton Boats 1231 SFB 2010 is a flat-bottom design and the Triton Boats DV 176 DC Sport 2007 is a modified-V 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.
The Triton Boats 1231 SFB 2010 carries a rated maximum of 3 hp. Engine data for the Triton Boats DV 176 DC Sport 2007 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Triton Boats DV 176 DC Sport 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Triton Boats 1231 SFB 2010 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 DV 176 DC Sport 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats DV 176 DC Sport 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 1231 SFB 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.