Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2009 vs Triton Boats DV 18 Magnum 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2009 against a deep vee Triton Boats DV 18 Magnum 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2009 and 150 hp for the Triton Boats DV 18 Magnum 2009. 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 2009 carries 37 gallons versus 31 gallons in the Triton Boats DV 18 Magnum 2009. 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 18 Magnum 2009 at 18,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Triton Boats 202 Tiller 2009 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 18 Magnum
Model Year2009
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches95
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches222
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum Cockpit Depth: 24 in. Maximum Depth: 35 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,250 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.125
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
StorageRear Storage / Baitwell: 11.5 gal. Built-In Ice Chest: 72 qt
Storagenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,360 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard single axle