The Triton Boats 220 Escape 2010 is a modified-V design and the Triton Boats A162 SFB-MT 2011 is a flat-bottom 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 220 Escape 2010 measures 21,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 5,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Triton Boats A162 SFB-MT 2011 at 15,8 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triton Boats 220 Escape 2010 tips the scales at 2 100 lbs - 1 650 lbs more than the Triton Boats A162 SFB-MT 2011 at 450 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 200 hp, the Triton Boats 220 Escape 2010 has a 165-hp advantage over the Triton Boats A162 SFB-MT 2011's 35-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Triton Boats A162 SFB-MT 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Triton Boats 220 Escape 2010 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats A162 SFB-MT 2011 could be the deciding factor.