The Triton Boats 190 LTS 2006 vs Triton Boats TR-20X PDC 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Triton Boats 190 LTS 2006 measures 19,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Triton Boats TR-20X PDC 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triton Boats TR-20X PDC 2005 tips the scales at 1 724 lbs — 1 559 lbs less than the Triton Boats 190 LTS 2006 at 165 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 225 hp, the Triton Boats TR-20X PDC 2005 has a 75-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 190 LTS 2006's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 55 gal and 54 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 LTS 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Triton Boats TR-20X PDC 2005 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 190 LTS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 190 LTS 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats TR-20X PDC 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.