Matching a modified vee Triton Boats AV1667 SUV 2012 against a deep vee Triton Boats DV 18 Magnum 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Triton Boats AV1667 SUV 2012 at 16,0 ft versus Triton Boats DV 18 Magnum 2010 at 18,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triton Boats AV1667 SUV 2012 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 150 lbs more than the Triton Boats DV 18 Magnum 2010 at 125 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 150 hp, the Triton Boats DV 18 Magnum 2010 has a 130-hp advantage over the Triton Boats AV1667 SUV 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 DV 18 Magnum 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Triton Boats AV1667 SUV 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats DV 18 Magnum 2010 could be the deciding factor.