When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Triton Boats 20X2 SC 2008 and the Triton Boats 20X3 Pro Non-Skid 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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?

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 250 hp for the Triton Boats 20X2 SC 2008 and 250 hp for the Triton Boats 20X3 Pro Non-Skid 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 53 gal and 53 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Triton Boats 20X3 Pro Non-Skid 2009 is rated for 650 passengers, while the Triton Boats 20X2 SC 2008 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 20X3 Pro Non-Skid 2009 could be the deciding factor.