Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2007 vs Triton Boats DV 176 DC-F Mag 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2007 vs Triton Boats DV 176 DC-F Mag 2005 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 150 hp for the Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2007 and 150 hp for the Triton Boats DV 176 DC-F Mag 2005. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2007 carries 37 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Triton Boats DV 176 DC-F Mag 2005. 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 202 Tiller 2007 at 20,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Triton Boats DV 176 DC-F Mag 2005 at 17,0 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 176 DC-F Mag
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches96
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 7 in.
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters5.36
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches211
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailSide Depth: 25 in.
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1400
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in.
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine max150 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 capacity1,400 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6