The Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2010 is a flat-bottom design and the Triumph Boats 190 Bay 2011 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 1700 Skiff 2010 at 17,3 ft versus Triumph Boats 190 Bay 2011 at 18,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triumph Boats 190 Bay 2011 tips the scales at 1 800 lbs - 400 lbs less than the Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2010 at 1 400 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 150 hp, the Triumph Boats 190 Bay 2011 has a 60-hp advantage over the Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2010's 90-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Triumph Boats 190 Bay 2011 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.