Matching a flat Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2012 against a deep vee Triumph Boats 186 Sportsman FS 2013 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 1700 Skiff 2012 at 17,3 ft versus Triumph Boats 186 Sportsman FS 2013 at 18,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triumph Boats 186 Sportsman FS 2013 tips the scales at 2 641 lbs — 2 627 lbs less than the Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2012 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Triumph Boats 186 Sportsman FS 2013 has a 60-hp advantage over the Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2012'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 Triumph Boats 186 Sportsman FS 2013 carries 49 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Triumph Boats 186 Sportsman FS 2013 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2012 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.