Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 240LTS 2005 vs Triton Boats A1436 SFB-L 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 240LTS 2005 vs Triton Boats A1436 SFB-L 2011 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 240LTS 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Triton Boats A1436 SFB-L 2011 at 14,0 feet (2011). At 245 lbs and 145 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 240LTS 2005 has a 235-hp advantage over the Triton Boats A1436 SFB-L 2011's 15-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 240LTS 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Triton Boats A1436 SFB-L 2011 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats 240LTS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 240LTS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats A1436 SFB-L 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
Model240LTS
ModelA1436 SFB-L
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam57 in. (1.45 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches57
Bridge clearance - DetailW/T-Top: 8 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
Weight - Detail2,450 lbs
Weight - Detail145 lbs. (66 kg)
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kg65.77
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.145
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches168
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail17 in. (0.43 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m) bottom
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail79 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters299.05
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal79
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max250 hp
Engine max15 hp (11 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum people3 / 350 lbs. (159 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity552 lbs. (250 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.050 in. (1.27 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all18 ft. (5.49 m)