Matching a deep vee Triton Boats 177 Explorer 2010 against a modified vee Triton Boats 220 LTS Pro 2013 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Triton Boats 220 LTS Pro 2013 measures 22,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Triton Boats 177 Explorer 2010 at 17,6 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triton Boats 177 Explorer 2010 tips the scales at 195 lbs — 172 lbs more than the Triton Boats 220 LTS Pro 2013 at 23 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 150 hp, the Triton Boats 220 LTS Pro 2013 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Triton Boats 220 LTS Pro 2013 carries 66 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Triton Boats 177 Explorer 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

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 220 LTS Pro 2013 caps at 7. 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.