Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 18X2 2009 vs Triton Boats AV1667 SUV 2012 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Triton Boats 18X2 2009 and the Triton Boats AV1667 SUV 2012 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Triton Boats 18X2 2009 has a 155-hp advantage over the Triton Boats AV1667 SUV 2012's 20-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Triton Boats 18X2 2009 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Triton Boats AV1667 SUV 2012 with its 20-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
Beam67 in. (1.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches67
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches192
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.275
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in. (0.69 m) bow
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.8 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp
Engine max20 hp (15 kW) tiller 30 hp (22 kW) remote
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,153 lbs. (523 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 735 lbs. (333 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. (6.10 m)