The Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2012 is a flat-bottom design and the Triumph Boats 195 CC 2010 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 2012 at 17,3 ft versus Triumph Boats 195 CC 2010 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triumph Boats 195 CC 2010 tips the scales at 2 000 lbs - 600 lbs less than the Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2012 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 195 CC 2010 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 195 CC 2010 carries 60 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: The Triumph Boats 195 CC 2010 at 20,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2012 at 17,3 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.