The Triton Boats 18 Pro Series 2013 is a modified-V design and the Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 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 18 Pro Series 2013 at 18,5 ft versus Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2010 at 17,1 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 125 hp, the Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2010 has a 35-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 18 Pro Series 2013'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 - 36 gal and 33 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Triton Boats 18 Pro Series 2013 is rated for 550 passengers, while the Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2010 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 Pro Series 2013 could be the deciding factor.