Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 225 DC 2006 vs Triton Boats TS-18 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 225 DC 2006 vs Triton Boats TS-18 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Triton Boats 225 DC 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Triton Boats TS-18 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). At 25 lbs and 106 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Triton Boats 225 DC 2006 has a 135-hp advantage over the Triton Boats TS-18 2007's 115-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 225 DC 2006 carries 79 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Triton Boats TS-18 2007. 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 225 DC 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Triton Boats TS-18 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats 225 DC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 225 DC 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats TS-18 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches85
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
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs
Weight - Detail1,060 lbs
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kg480.81
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.106
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.91
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches272
Length overall - Inches216
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail79 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters299.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal79
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp
Engine max115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury Optimax 90 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness100 ga
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailStandard