Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats A1436 SFB 2012 vs Triton Boats TR-21X HP SC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats A1436 SFB 2012 vs Triton Boats TR-21X HP SC 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 TR-21X HP SC 2007 measures 21,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Triton Boats A1436 SFB 2012 at 14,0 feet (2012). At 145 lbs and 184 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 175 hp, the Triton Boats TR-21X HP SC 2007 has a 155-hp advantage over the Triton Boats A1436 SFB 2012's 20-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 TR-21X HP SC 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Triton Boats A1436 SFB 2012 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 TR-21X HP SC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats TR-21X HP SC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats A1436 SFB 2012 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
ModelA1436 SFB
ModelTR-21X HP SC
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam57 in. (1.45 m)
Beam94 in
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches94
Depth - Detail17 in. (0.43 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail145 lbs. (66 kg)
Weight - Detail1,840 lbs
Weight - kg65.77
Weight - kg834.61
Weight - lbs.145
Weight - lbs.184
Width [transom] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m) bottom
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.27 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches252
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull thickness0.064 in. (1.63 mm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max20 hp (14.9 kW)
Engine max175 - 250 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Operational Info
Maximum capacity675 lbs. (306 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3 / 350 lbs. (159 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Storagenot available
StorageRear Storage/Baitwell: 84 qts. Rear Storage Boxes: 168 qts. Front Storage Box: 300 qts
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. (5.79 m)
Trailer - Length over allw/ Swing Tongue: 23 ft. 5 in. w/o Swing Tongue: 25 ft. 2 in