Triton Boats 1657 SS 2011 vs Triton Boats 173 Sport 2007 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: 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 1657 SS 2011 tops out at 40 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.

Q: How many passengers can the Triton Boats 1657 SS 2011 carry?

The Triton Boats 1657 SS 2011 has an official capacity rating of 4 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison - verify directly with the dealer.

Q: Are the Triton Boats 1657 SS 2011 and Triton Boats 173 Sport 2007 from the same manufacturer?

Yes - both the Triton Boats 1657 SS 2011 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.

Boat Comparison

Triton Boats 1657 SS 2011 vs Triton Boats 173 Sport 2007

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Triton Boats 1657 SS 2011

2011

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Triton Boats 173 Sport 2007

2007

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Triton Boats 1657 SS 2011 vs Triton Boats 173 Sport 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat

The Triton Boats 1657 SS 2011 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 40-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 1657 SS 2011's 40-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

The Triton Boats 1657 SS 2011 is rated for up to 4 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 1657 SS 2011 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.

General Boat Info

MakeTriton Boats

Model1657 SS

Model173 Sport

Model Year2011

Model Year2007

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam78 in.

Beamnot available

Beam - Meters1.98

Beam - Metersnot available

Beam - Inches78

Beam - Inchesnot available

Depth - Detail22 in.

Depth - Detailnot available

Depth - Centimeters55.88

Depth - Centimetersnot available

Depth - Inches22

Depth - Inchesnot available

Weight - Detail900 lbs.

Weight - Detailnot available

Weight - kg408.23

Weight - kgnot available

Weight - lbs.900

Weight - lbs.not available

Width [transom] - Detail57 in. bottom

Width [transom] - Detailnot available

Height [transom]20 in.

Height [transom]not available

Length - Feet16

Length - Feetnot available

Length overall - Detail16 ft.

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Meters4.88

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Inches192

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Body / Hull

Hull materialAluminum

Hull thickness0.100 in.

Hull thicknessnot available

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typenot available

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal.

Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42

Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Gal12

Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard

Horsepower40 - 50 hp

Horsepowernot available

Engine maxnot available

Engine max80 hp

Operational Info

Maximum people4 / 600 lbs.

Maximum peoplenot available

Triton Boats 1657 SS 2011 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 1657 SS 2011 tops out at 40 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 1657 SS 2011 carry?

The Triton Boats 1657 SS 2011 has an official capacity rating of 4 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison - verify directly with the dealer.

Are the Triton Boats 1657 SS 2011 and Triton Boats 173 Sport 2007 from the same manufacturer?

Yes - both the Triton Boats 1657 SS 2011 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.

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