Matching a deep vee Triumph Boats 170 DC 2013 against a flat Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2011 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 — Triumph Boats 170 DC 2013 at 16,8 ft versus Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2011 at 17,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triumph Boats 170 DC 2013 tips the scales at 1 287 lbs — 1 273 lbs more than the Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2011 at 14 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 75 hp for the Triumph Boats 170 DC 2013 and 90 hp for the Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2011 carries 24 gallons versus 14 gallons in the Triumph Boats 170 DC 2013. 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 Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Triumph Boats 170 DC 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2011 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2011 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 17 lbs per hp for the Triumph Boats 170 DC 2013. 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.