Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2007 vs Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2007 vs Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 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 150 hp, the Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2007 has a 25-hp advantage over the Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2010'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 202 Tiller 2007 carries 37 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Triton Boats DV 17 Liberty 2010 at 17,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2007 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
Model202 Tiller
ModelDV 17 Liberty
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches89
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet17.08
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches205
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum Cockpit Depth: 26 in. Maximum Depth: 41 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches41
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,300 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.13
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSides: 0.090 Transom: 0.125 Bottom: 0.1
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max125 hp
Operational Info
StorageLivewell Capacity: 36 gal. Rear Storage/Baitwell: 11.5 gal. Built-In Ice Chest: 72 qt
Storagenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,305 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard