Matching a modified vee Triton Boats 18XS 2013 against a deep vee Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Triton Boats 18XS 2013 at 18,7 ft versus Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2010 at 17,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triton Boats 18XS 2013 tips the scales at 169 lbs — 156 lbs more than the Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2010 at 13 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 135 hp for the Triton Boats 18XS 2013 and 125 hp for the Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Triton Boats 18XS 2013 carries 44 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 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 18XS 2013 is rated for 600 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 18XS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 18XS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 600 passengers and at 18,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.