Triton Boats 1550 SS 2010 boat specs
Triton Boats
Triton Boats 1550 SS 2010
2010
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Triton Boats 173 Sport 2007 boat specs
Triton Boats
Triton Boats 173 Sport 2007
2007
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Triton Boats 1550 SS 2010 vs Triton Boats 173 Sport 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Triton Boats 1550 SS 2010 vs Triton Boats 173 Sport 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 80 hp, the Triton Boats 173 Sport 2007 has a 65-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 1550 SS 2010's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

The Triton Boats 1550 SS 2010 is rated for up to 3 people. Passenger data for the Triton Boats 173 Sport 2007 wasn't available.

Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Triton Boats 173 Sport 2007 and its 80-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Triton Boats 1550 SS 2010 with its 15-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
Model1550 SS
Model173 Sport
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail620 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg281.23
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 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 materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.80 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower15 - 4
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max80 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people3 / 350 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard
Trailer - Detailnot available

Triton Boats 1550 SS 2010 vs Triton Boats 173 Sport 2007 — Common Questions

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Triton Boats 173 Sport 2007 is rated to a maximum of 80 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Triton Boats 1550 SS 2010 tops out at 15 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many passengers can the Triton Boats 1550 SS 2010 carry?
The Triton Boats 1550 SS 2010 has an official capacity rating of 3 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.
Are the Triton Boats 1550 SS 2010 and Triton Boats 173 Sport 2007 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Triton Boats 1550 SS 2010 and the Triton Boats 173 Sport 2007 are built by Triton Boats. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.