Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 197 Magnum SC 2006 vs Triton Boats 216 Fishunter 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 197 Magnum SC 2006 vs Triton Boats 216 Fishunter 2013 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Triton Boats 216 Fishunter 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 197 Magnum SC 2006's 200-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 216 Fishunter 2013 carries 48 gallons versus 44 gallons in the Triton Boats 197 Magnum SC 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 216 Fishunter 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Triton Boats 197 Magnum SC 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats 216 Fishunter 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 216 Fishunter 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 197 Magnum SC 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
Model197 Magnum SC
Model216 Fishunter
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches90.5
Beam - Inches101
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail70 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet21.58
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.58
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches259
Body / Hull
Hull thickness125 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gauge125 ga
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail44 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower225 - 300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 40 gal. Baitwell: 8 gal. Rear Storage Boxes: 20 plano boxes Built-in Ice Chest: 56 qt
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height88 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allWith Swing Tongue: 25 ft. Without Swing Tongue: 27 ft