Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 1650CC 2005 vs Triton Boats TA-196 SC Crappie 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 1650CC 2005 vs Triton Boats TA-196 SC Crappie 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 150 hp, the Triton Boats TA-196 SC Crappie 2007 has a 90-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 1650CC 2005's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Triton Boats TA-196 SC Crappie 2007 at 19,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Triton Boats 1650CC 2005 at 16,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
Model1650CC
ModelTA-196 SC Crappie
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inches93
Depth - DetailSide: 21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail712 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg322.96
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.712
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches234
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max60 hp
Engine max150 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail44 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity800 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Storagenot available
StorageRear Storage/Baitwell: 35 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailColor coordinated to the boat