Matching a deep vee Triton Boats DV 16 2009 against a modified vee Triton Boats Frontier 17 2007 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 DV 16 2009 at 16,0 ft versus Triton Boats Frontier 17 2007 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triton Boats Frontier 17 2007 tips the scales at 106 lbs — 105 lbs less than the Triton Boats DV 16 2009 at 1 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 90 hp, the Triton Boats DV 16 2009 has a 40-hp advantage over the Triton Boats Frontier 17 2007's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Triton Boats Frontier 17 2007 carries 24 gallons versus 17 gallons in the Triton Boats DV 16 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Triton Boats Frontier 17 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Triton Boats DV 16 2009 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 Frontier 17 2007 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Triton Boats DV 16 2009 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 2 lbs per hp for the Triton Boats Frontier 17 2007. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.