Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 220 LTS 2008 vs Triton Boats Frontier 21 DC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 220 LTS 2008 vs Triton Boats Frontier 21 DC 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Triton Boats 220 LTS 2008 has a 125-hp advantage over the Triton Boats Frontier 21 DC 2006's 125-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 220 LTS 2008 carries 66 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Triton Boats Frontier 21 DC 2006. 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 Frontier 21 DC 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Triton Boats 220 LTS 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats Frontier 21 DC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats Frontier 21 DC 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 220 LTS 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
Model220 LTS
ModelFrontier 21 DC
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches9
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 2 in
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches252
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail26 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches26
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,380 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg625.96
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.138
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail70 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness100 ga
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail66 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters249.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal66
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp
Engine max125 hp
Operational Info
StorageFish Box (Aft): 60 gal. Ice Chest: 72 qt. Deck Storage Boxes: 185 qt. & 356 qt
Storagenot available
Maximum people7
Maximum people8
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge80 ga