Matching a deep vee Triton Boats 177 Explorer 2010 against a modified vee Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2009 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2009 has a 60-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 177 Explorer 2010's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 37 gal and 37 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Triton Boats 177 Explorer 2010 is rated for 650 passengers, while the Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats 177 Explorer 2010 could be the deciding factor.