Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 18 Explorer 2010 vs Triton Boats 191 LTS 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 18 Explorer 2010 vs Triton Boats 191 LTS 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Triton Boats 18 Explorer 2010 at 18,5 ft versus Triton Boats 191 LTS 2006 at 19,0 ft. At 1 202 lbs and 1 300 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Triton Boats 191 LTS 2006 has a 60-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 18 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 191 LTS 2006 carries 55 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Triton Boats 18 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 18 Explorer 2010 is rated for 550 passengers, while the Triton Boats 191 LTS 2006 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 18 Explorer 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 18 Explorer 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 550 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 191 LTS 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
Model18 Explorer
Model191 LTS
Model Year2010
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,202 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,300 lbs.
Weight - kg545.22
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - lbs.1202
Weight - lbs.1300
Length - Feet18.5
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches228
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 2 in.
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail10 in.
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.25
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches10
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in.
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower90 - 115
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
StorageRear Storage Boxes: 168 qt. Front Storage Box: 300 qt. Livewell: 36 gal. Built-in Ice Chest: 28 qt.
Storagenot available
Maximum people550 lbs.
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 0 in. with swing tongue 22 ft. 0 in. without swing tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available