Both the Triton Boats 20HP 2009 and the Triton Boats 240 LTS Pro 2013 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Triton Boats 240 LTS Pro 2013 measures 24,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Triton Boats 20HP 2009 at 20,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triton Boats 240 LTS Pro 2013 tips the scales at 2 450 lbs - 686 lbs less than the Triton Boats 20HP 2009 at 1 764 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Triton Boats 20HP 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 240 LTS Pro 2013's 200-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 240 LTS Pro 2013 carries 79 gallons versus 54 gallons in the Triton Boats 20HP 2009. 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 240 LTS Pro 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Triton Boats 20HP 2009 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 240 LTS Pro 2013 could be the deciding factor.