Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 1657 SS 2007 vs Triton Boats 210 Escape 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 1657 SS 2007 vs Triton Boats 210 Escape 2013 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 210 Escape 2013 has a 100-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 1657 SS 2007's 50-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Triton Boats 210 Escape 2013 carries 40 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Triton Boats 1657 SS 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Triton Boats 210 Escape 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Triton Boats 1657 SS 2007 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 210 Escape 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 210 Escape 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 21,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 1657 SS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
Model1657 SS
Model210 Escape
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail22 in.
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detail57 in.
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet21.33
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches256
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2100
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull thickness100 ga.
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 - 250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailStandard with single axle
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allWith Swing Tongue: 23 ft. Without Swing Tongue: 24 ft. 6 in.