Matching a modified vee Triton Boats 19XS 2012 against a deep vee Triton Boats 202 DC 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Triton Boats 19XS 2012 at 19,8 ft versus Triton Boats 202 DC 2011 at 20,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triton Boats 19XS 2012 tips the scales at 1 844 lbs — 1 823 lbs more than the Triton Boats 202 DC 2011 at 21 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 175 hp for the Triton Boats 19XS 2012 and 175 hp for the Triton Boats 202 DC 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 46 gal and 46 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Triton Boats 202 DC 2011 is rated for 725 passengers, while the Triton Boats 19XS 2012 caps at 650. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats 202 DC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 202 DC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 725 passengers and at 20,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 19XS 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 650 that costs less to run day-to-day.