Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats Frontier 19 DC 2006 vs Triton Boats SF-188 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats Frontier 19 DC 2006 vs Triton Boats SF-188 2007 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Triton Boats SF-188 2007 has a 60-hp advantage over the Triton Boats Frontier 19 DC 2006's 90-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 SF-188 2007 carries 31 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Triton Boats Frontier 19 DC 2006. 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 19 DC 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Triton Boats SF-188 2007 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 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 SF-188 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTriton Boats
MakeTriton Boats
ModelFrontier 19 DC
ModelSF-188
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail26 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,250 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail63.5 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull thickness100 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gauge80 ga
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max150 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Storagenot available
StorageRear Storage / Baitwell: 84 qt. Front Storage Box: 282 qt. Rear Storage Boxes: 168 qt
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Detailw/Swing Tongue: 21 ft. 0 in. w/o Swing Tongue: 23 ft. 0 in