Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 190LTS 2005 vs Triton Boats Frontier 19 DC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 190LTS 2005 vs Triton Boats Frontier 19 DC 2006 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 190LTS 2005 at 19,0 ft versus Triton Boats Frontier 19 DC 2006 at 19,0 ft. At 165 lbs and 125 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Triton Boats 190LTS 2005 has a 60-hp advantage over the Triton Boats Frontier 19 DC 2006's 90-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 190LTS 2005 carries 55 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Triton Boats Frontier 19 DC 2006. 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 Frontier 19 DC 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Triton Boats 190LTS 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 Frontier 19 DC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats Frontier 19 DC 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 190LTS 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.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
Model190LTS
ModelFrontier 19 DC
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches81
Bridge clearance - DetailW/T-Top: 8 ft. 2 in
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,650 lbs
Weight - Detail1,250 lbs
Weight - kg748.43
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - lbs.165
Weight - lbs.125
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches228
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail26 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches26
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail63.5 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Engine max150 hp
Engine max90 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness100 ga
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge80 ga
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8