Matching a modified vee Triton Boats 170 DS SC 2008 against a deep vee Triton Boats 190 SE 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Triton Boats 170 DS SC 2008 at 17,0 ft versus Triton Boats 190 SE 2011 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triton Boats 170 DS SC 2008 tips the scales at 925 lbs — 923 lbs more than the Triton Boats 190 SE 2011 at 2 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Triton Boats 190 SE 2011 has a 40-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 170 DS SC 2008's 75-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 190 SE 2011 is rated for 850 passengers, while the Triton Boats 170 DS SC 2008 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 190 SE 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 190 SE 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 850 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 170 DS SC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.