Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2007 vs Triton Boats 238 Bay Explorer 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2007 vs Triton Boats 238 Bay Explorer 2010 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 200 hp, the Triton Boats 238 Bay Explorer 2010 has a 50-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2007's 150-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 238 Bay Explorer 2010 carries 86 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2007. 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 238 Bay Explorer 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2007 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 238 Bay Explorer 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 238 Bay Explorer 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 23,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
Model202 Tiller
Model238 Bay Explorer
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches102
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet23.67
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters7.21
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches284
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail86 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 - 25
Operational Info
StorageLivewell Capacity: 36 gal. Rear Storage/Baitwell: 11.5 gal. Built-In Ice Chest: 72 qt
StorageBaitwells: 15 & 28 gal. Fish / Storage Boxes: 281 qt. total Ice Chest: 94 qt
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9 / 1,300 lbs