The Triton Boats 1756 SC 2009 is a modified-V design and the Triton Boats 186 Escape 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 1756 SC 2009 at 17,0 ft versus Triton Boats 186 Escape 2013 at 18,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triton Boats 186 Escape 2013 tips the scales at 1 950 lbs - 1 220 lbs less than the Triton Boats 1756 SC 2009 at 730 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 186 Escape 2013 has a 40-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 1756 SC 2009'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 1756 SC 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Triton Boats 186 Escape 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats 1756 SC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 1756 SC 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 186 Escape 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.