Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 195 CC 2008 vs Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Triton Boats 195 CC 2008 against a deep vee Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2009 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Triton Boats 195 CC 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2009's 125-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 195 CC 2008 carries 59 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2009. 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 DV 17 Liberty 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Triton Boats 195 CC 2008 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 DV 17 Liberty 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 195 CC 2008 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
Model195 CC
ModelDV 17 Liberty
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 2 in. with top
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail15 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters5.87
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches231
Length overall - Inches205
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum Cockpit Depth: 26 in. Maximum Depth: 41 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,300 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.13
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max125 hp
Operational Info
StorageFish Box / Storage (center bow): 136 qt
Storagenot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,305 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard single axle