Both the Triton Boats 1550 Crappie 2008 and the Triton Boats AV167W SUV 2012 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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?

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 40 hp for the Triton Boats 1550 Crappie 2008 and 20 hp for the Triton Boats AV167W SUV 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Triton Boats AV167W SUV 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Triton Boats 1550 Crappie 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats AV167W SUV 2012 could be the deciding factor.