Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 1668 SUV 2009 vs Triton Boats 2690 WA (2007) 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Triton Boats 1668 SUV 2009 and the Triton Boats 2690 WA (2007) 2008 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — 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 450 hp, the Triton Boats 2690 WA (2007) 2008 has a 420-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 1668 SUV 2009's 30-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 2690 WA (2007) 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Triton Boats 1668 SUV 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats 2690 WA (2007) 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 2690 WA (2007) 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 1668 SUV 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
Model1668 SUV
Model2690 WA (2007)
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches108
Weight - Detail360 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg163.29
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.36
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailBow: 27 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters8.33
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches328
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 0 in. with hard top
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches21
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull thickness.072 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max30 hp
Engine max450 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail204 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters772.22
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal204
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 / 735 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Storagenot available
StorageBaitwell: 1 - 35 gal. Fish / Storage Boxes Total: 2 - 285 qt