Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triton Boats Frontier 19 DC 2006 vs Triton Boats TR-176 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triton Boats Frontier 19 DC 2006 vs Triton Boats TR-176 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Triton Boats Frontier 19 DC 2006 at 19,0 ft versus Triton Boats TR-176 2007 at 17,0 ft. At 1 250 lbs and 1 300 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 130 hp, the Triton Boats TR-176 2007 has a 40-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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 24 gal and 26 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 TR-176 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 TR-176 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
ModelTR-176
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail26 in.
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,250 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,300 lbs.
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - lbs.1250
Weight - lbs.1300
Width [transom] - Detail63.5 in.
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches210
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
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 - Detail26 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max130 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Storagenot available
StorageRear Storage/Baitwell: 84 qt. Rear Storage Boxes: 150 qt. Front Storage Box: 300 qt.
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allw/Swing Tongue: 19 ft. 0 in. w/o Swing Tongue: 21 ft. 0 in.