Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats 351 XD 2008 vs Triton Boats AV1457 SUV 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Triton Boats 351 XD 2008 and the Triton Boats AV1457 SUV 2012 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 900 hp, the Triton Boats 351 XD 2008 has a 890-hp advantage over the Triton Boats AV1457 SUV 2012's 10-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 351 XD 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Triton Boats AV1457 SUV 2012 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 351 XD 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats 351 XD 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 34,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats AV1457 SUV 2012 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
Model351 XD
ModelAV1457 SUV
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 0 in
Beam57 in. (1.45 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches57
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 0 in. with hard top
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise24℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail25 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches25
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]Twins: 30 in. Triples: 25 / 30 / 25 in
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Length - Feet34
Length - Feet13.92
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Length overall - Meters10.62
Length overall - Meters4.24
Length overall - Inches418
Length overall - Inches167
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail144 lbs. (65 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg65.32
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.144
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27.5 in. (0.7 m) bow
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.050 in. (1.2 mm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail355 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1343.82
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal355
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max900 hp
Engine max10 hp (7 kW)
Operational Info
StorageBaitwell: 1 - 25 gal. Fish Box (Aft): 220 qt. in floor Ice Chest: 56 qt. Deck Storage Box: 2 - 75 qt
Storagenot available
Water capacity35 gal
Water capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal
Water heater capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people4 / 500 lbs. (227 kg)
Holding tank capacity - Detail15 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal15
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity702 lbs. (318 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. (5.79 m)