Matching a modified vee Triton Boats 19XS 2013 against a deep vee Triton Boats DV 17 Magnum 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Triton Boats 19XS 2013 at 19,8 ft versus Triton Boats DV 17 Magnum 2009 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triton Boats 19XS 2013 tips the scales at 1 844 lbs — 1 833 lbs more than the Triton Boats DV 17 Magnum 2009 at 11 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 175 hp, the Triton Boats 19XS 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the Triton Boats DV 17 Magnum 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 19XS 2013 carries 46 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Triton Boats DV 17 Magnum 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 19XS 2013 is rated for 650 passengers, while the Triton Boats DV 17 Magnum 2009 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 19XS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 19XS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 650 passengers and at 19,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats DV 17 Magnum 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.