The Triton Boats A1440 SFB-M 2012 is a flat-bottom design and the Triton Boats TS-18 2010 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Triton Boats TS-18 2010 measures 18,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Triton Boats A1440 SFB-M 2012 at 14,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triton Boats TS-18 2010 tips the scales at 1 060 lbs - 855 lbs less than the Triton Boats A1440 SFB-M 2012 at 205 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 75 hp, the Triton Boats TS-18 2010 has a 55-hp advantage over the Triton Boats A1440 SFB-M 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 TS-18 2010 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Triton Boats A1440 SFB-M 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 TS-18 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats TS-18 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 4 passengers and at 18,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats A1440 SFB-M 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.