Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 261 CC 2009 vs Triton Boats Frontier 19 T 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 261 CC 2009 vs Triton Boats Frontier 19 T 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Triton Boats 261 CC 2009 measures 26,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Triton Boats Frontier 19 T 2006 at 19,0 feet (2006). At 49 lbs and 115 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 500 hp, the Triton Boats 261 CC 2009 has a 425-hp advantage over the Triton Boats Frontier 19 T 2006's 75-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 261 CC 2009 carries 204 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Triton Boats Frontier 19 T 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 19 T 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Triton Boats 261 CC 2009 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 Frontier 19 T 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats Frontier 19 T 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 261 CC 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
Model261 CC
ModelFrontier 19 T
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches81
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 6 in. with top
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,900 lbs
Weight - Detail1,150 lbs
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - kg521.63
Weight - lbs.49
Weight - lbs.115
Height [transom]Twins: 25 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches318
Length overall - Inches228
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail26 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches26
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail63.5 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 - Detail204 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters772.22
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal204
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max500 hp
Engine max75 hp
Operational Info
StorageBaitwell: 25 gal Fish / Storage Boxes: 647 qts
Storagenot available
Water capacity20 gal
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum people8
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge80 ga