Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats AV1457 SUV 2011 vs Triton Boats Frontier 19 DC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats AV1457 SUV 2011 vs Triton Boats Frontier 19 DC 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 Frontier 19 DC 2006 measures 19,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 5,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Triton Boats AV1457 SUV 2011 at 13,9 feet (2011). At 144 lbs and 125 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 90 hp, the Triton Boats Frontier 19 DC 2006 has a 80-hp advantage over the Triton Boats AV1457 SUV 2011'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 Frontier 19 DC 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Triton Boats AV1457 SUV 2011 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 Frontier 19 DC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats Frontier 19 DC 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 AV1457 SUV 2011 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
ModelAV1457 SUV
ModelFrontier 19 DC
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam57 in. (1.45 m)
Beam81 in
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail144 lbs. (65 kg)
Weight - Detail1,250 lbs
Weight - kg65.32
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - lbs.144
Weight - lbs.125
Height - Detail27.5 in. (0.7 m) bow
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet13.92
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.24
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches167
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 materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.050 in. (1.2 mm)
Hull thickness100 ga
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max10 hp (7 kW)
Engine max90 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Operational Info
Maximum capacity702 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4 / 500 lbs. (227 kg)
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. (5.79 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge80 ga