Both the Triton Boats 16 Storm 2010 and the Triton Boats 19XS 2012 are modified-V designs, the first built in aluminium and the second in fibreglass, 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?

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Triton Boats 19XS 2012 has a 125-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 16 Storm 2010's 50-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 19XS 2012 is rated for 650 passengers, while the Triton Boats 16 Storm 2010 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 19XS 2012 could be the deciding factor.