The Triton Boats 1756 SC 2011 is a modified-V design and the Triton Boats DV 16 2010 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 2011 at 17,0 ft versus Triton Boats DV 16 2010 at 16,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triton Boats DV 16 2010 tips the scales at 1 000 lbs - 270 lbs less than the Triton Boats 1756 SC 2011 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 90 hp, the Triton Boats DV 16 2010 has a 40-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 1756 SC 2011's 50-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Triton Boats DV 16 2010 comes in at 11 lbs per hp versus 15 lbs per hp for the Triton Boats 1756 SC 2011. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration - meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Triton Boats DV 16 2010 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Triton Boats 1756 SC 2011 with its 50-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.