The Triton Boats 190 LTS 2007 vs Triton Boats 190 SE 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Triton Boats 190 LTS 2007 at 19,0 ft versus Triton Boats 190 SE 2011 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triton Boats 190 LTS 2007 tips the scales at 193 lbs — 191 lbs more than the Triton Boats 190 SE 2011 at 2 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 150 hp, the Triton Boats 190 LTS 2007 has a 35-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 190 SE 2011's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Triton Boats 190 LTS 2007 carries 55 gallons versus 31 gallons in the Triton Boats 190 SE 2011. 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 190 SE 2011 is rated for 850 passengers, while the Triton Boats 190 LTS 2007 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 SE 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 190 SE 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 850 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 190 LTS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.