Matching a modified vee Triton Boats 190 Escape 2010 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 190 Escape 2010 at 19,0 ft versus Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2010 at 17,1 ft. At 2 lbs and 13 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 125 hp for the Triton Boats 190 Escape 2010 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 31 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 190 Escape 2010 is rated for 650 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 190 Escape 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 190 Escape 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 650 passengers and at 19,0 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.