Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 1546 DS 2006 vs Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 1546 DS 2006 vs Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007 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 40 hp, the Triton Boats 1546 DS 2006 has a 36-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007's 4-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
The Triton Boats 1546 DS 2006 is rated for up to 3 people. Passenger data for the Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Triton Boats 1546 DS 2006 and its 40-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007 with its 4-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
Model1546 DS
Model201 Spirit I/O
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail506 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg229.52
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.506
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail46 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull thickness80 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gauge80 ga
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max40 hp
Engine maxMercruiser 4.3 l
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people3
Maximum peoplenot available