Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 2690 CC 2007 vs Triton Boats Frontier 17 T 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats 2690 CC 2007 vs Triton Boats Frontier 17 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 2690 CC 2007 measures 27,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Triton Boats Frontier 17 T 2006 at 17,0 feet (2006). At 46 lbs and 85 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 450 hp, the Triton Boats 2690 CC 2007 has a 390-hp advantage over the Triton Boats Frontier 17 T 2006's 60-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 2007 carries 204 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Triton Boats Frontier 17 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 17 T 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Triton Boats 2690 CC 2007 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 17 T 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats Frontier 17 T 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats 2690 CC 2007 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
Model2690 CC
ModelFrontier 17 T
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches81
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 0 in. with T-top
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail20 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs
Weight - Detail850 lbs
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.85
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters8.33
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches328
Length overall - Inches204
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
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
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max450 hp
Engine max60 hp
Operational Info
StorageBaitwell: 1 - 25 gal. Fish Box / Storage (center bow): 465 qt. Fish / Storage Boxes Total: 2 - 70 qt. Ice Chest: 96 qt
Storagenot available
Maximum people1
Maximum people6
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge80 ga