The Triton Boats 19 Explorer 2009 vs Triton Boats SF-19 2016 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the Triton Boats 19 Explorer 2009 and 200 hp for the Triton Boats SF-19 2016. 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 19 Explorer 2009 carries 44 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Triton Boats SF-19 2016. 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 SF-19 2016 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Triton Boats 19 Explorer 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats SF-19 2016 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats SF-19 2016 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 19 Explorer 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.