The Triton Boats 20RX3 Pro 2009 is a modified-V design and the Triton Boats DV 16 2009 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Triton Boats 20RX3 Pro 2009 measures 20,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Triton Boats DV 16 2009 at 16,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triton Boats 20RX3 Pro 2009 tips the scales at 1 926 lbs - 926 lbs more than the Triton Boats DV 16 2009 at 1 000 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 20RX3 Pro 2009 has a 160-hp advantage over the Triton Boats DV 16 2009's 90-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 20RX3 Pro 2009 carries 53 gallons versus 17 gallons in the Triton Boats DV 16 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 20RX3 Pro 2009 is rated for 650 passengers, while the Triton Boats DV 16 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats 20RX3 Pro 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 20RX3 Pro 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 650 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats DV 16 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.