Matching a deep vee Triton Boats DV 17 Magnum 2009 against a modified vee Triton Boats TR-18 SE 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 DV 17 Magnum 2009 at 17,0 ft versus Triton Boats TR-18 SE 2010 at 18,5 ft. At 11 lbs and 13 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 125 hp, the Triton Boats DV 17 Magnum 2009 has a 110-hp advantage over the Triton Boats TR-18 SE 2010's 15-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 TR-18 SE 2010 carries 36 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Triton Boats DV 17 Magnum 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 TR-18 SE 2010 is rated for 550 passengers, while the Triton Boats DV 17 Magnum 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triton Boats TR-18 SE 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triton Boats TR-18 SE 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 550 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triton Boats DV 17 Magnum 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.