Matching a deep vee Triton Boats 186 Escape 2013 against a modified vee Triton Boats 20HP 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Triton Boats 186 Escape 2013 measures 18,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 16,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Triton Boats 20HP 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triton Boats 20HP 2009 tips the scales at 1 764 lbs — 1 569 lbs less than the Triton Boats 186 Escape 2013 at 195 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 250 hp, the Triton Boats 20HP 2009 has a 135-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 186 Escape 2013's 115-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 20HP 2009 carries 54 gallons versus 31 gallons in the Triton Boats 186 Escape 2013. 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 20HP 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Triton Boats 186 Escape 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats 20HP 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 20HP 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 186 Escape 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.