Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007 boat specs
Triton Boats
Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007
2007
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Triton Boats DV 176 DC Sport 2006 boat specs
Triton Boats
Triton Boats DV 176 DC Sport 2006
2006
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Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007 vs Triton Boats DV 176 DC Sport 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007 vs Triton Boats DV 176 DC Sport 2006 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 140 hp, the Triton Boats DV 176 DC Sport 2006 has a 136-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 DV 176 DC Sport 2006 and its 140-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
ModelDV 176 DC Sport
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness100 ga
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxMercruiser 4.3 l
Engine max140 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,375 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg623.69
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1375
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail73.5 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches204
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge100 ga
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6

Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007 vs Triton Boats DV 176 DC Sport 2006 — Common Questions

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Triton Boats DV 176 DC Sport 2006 is rated to a maximum of 140 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 DV 176 DC Sport 2006 carry?
The Triton Boats DV 176 DC Sport 2006 has an official capacity rating of 6 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 DV 176 DC Sport 2006 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Triton Boats 201 Spirit I/O 2007 and the Triton Boats DV 176 DC Sport 2006 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.