Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2007 vs Triton Boats DV 176 Liberty 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2007 vs Triton Boats DV 176 Liberty 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2007 and 140 hp for the Triton Boats DV 176 Liberty 2006. 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 24 gallons in the Triton Boats DV 176 Liberty 2006. 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 176 Liberty 2006 at 17,0 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 176 Liberty
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches95
Length - Feet2
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 - Detail26 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches26
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,349 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg611.9
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1349
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail73.5 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness100 ga
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max140 hp
Operational Info
StorageLivewell Capacity: 36 gal. Rear Storage/Baitwell: 11.5 gal. Built-In Ice Chest: 72 qt
Storagenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge100 ga