Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 177 Explorer 2011 vs Triton Boats 220 F Gold 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 177 Explorer 2011 vs Triton Boats 220 F Gold 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Triton Boats 177 Explorer 2011 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Triton Boats 220 F Gold 2007 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Triton Boats 177 Explorer 2011 is rated for 650 passengers, while the Triton Boats 220 F Gold 2007 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats 177 Explorer 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 177 Explorer 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 650 passengers and at 17,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 220 F Gold 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
Model177 Explorer
Model220 F Gold
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet17.58
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.36
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches211
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower90 - 150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
StorageRear Storage / Baitwell: 67 qt., 16 gal. BW Front Storage Box: 360 qt. Livewell: 35 gal
Storagenot available
Maximum people650 lbs
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. with swing tongue 22 ft. without swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available