Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007 boat specs
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Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007
2007
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Triton Boats A1648 SFB-M 2011 boat specs
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Triton Boats A1648 SFB-M 2011
2011
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Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007 vs Triton Boats A1648 SFB-M 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007 vs Triton Boats A1648 SFB-M 2011 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 35 hp, the Triton Boats A1648 SFB-M 2011 has a 31-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007's 4-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Triton Boats A1648 SFB-M 2011 and its 35-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007 with its 4-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
Model201 Spirit I/O
ModelA1648 SFB-M
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.072 in. (1.83 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxMercruiser 4.3 l
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam70 in. (1.77 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches7
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.275
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m) bottom
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet15.83
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.82 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches19
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity973 lbs. (441 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4 / 555 lbs. (252 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. (6.1 m)

Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007 vs Triton Boats A1648 SFB-M 2011 — Common Questions

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Triton Boats A1648 SFB-M 2011 is rated to a maximum of 35 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007 tops out at 4 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many passengers can the Triton Boats A1648 SFB-M 2011 carry?
The Triton Boats A1648 SFB-M 2011 has an official capacity rating of 4 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.
Are the Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007 and Triton Boats A1648 SFB-M 2011 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007 and the Triton Boats A1648 SFB-M 2011 are built by Triton Boats. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.