Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 220LTS 2005 vs Triton Boats 2690 CC 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 220LTS 2005 vs Triton Boats 2690 CC 2008 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 450 hp, the Triton Boats 2690 CC 2008 has a 200-hp advantage over the Triton Boats 220LTS 2005's 250-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 2690 CC 2008 carries 204 gallons versus 66 gallons in the Triton Boats 220LTS 2005. 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 2690 CC 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Triton Boats 220LTS 2005 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 2690 CC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 2690 CC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 220LTS 2005 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
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam9 ft. 0 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - DetailW/T-Top: 8 ft. 2 in.
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 0 in. with T-top
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail13 in.
Draft [max] - Detail20 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches20
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2300
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in.
Height [transom]25 in.
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.33
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches328
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail66 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail204 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters249.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters772.22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal66
Fuel tank capacity - Gal204
Engine max250 hp
Engine max450 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,030 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum people10
Storagenot available
StorageFish Box / Storage (Center Bow): 465 qt. Fish / Storage Boxes Total: 2 - 70 qt. Ice Chest: 96 qt.
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee