Matching a flat Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2013 against a deep vee Triumph Boats 186 Sportsman SC 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 2013 at 17,7 ft versus Triumph Boats 186 Sportsman SC 2013 at 18,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triumph Boats 186 Sportsman SC 2013 tips the scales at 2 549 lbs — 1 002 lbs less than the Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2013 at 1 547 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 SC 2013 has a 60-hp advantage over the Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2013'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 SC 2013 carries 41 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 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 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Triumph Boats 186 Sportsman SC 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triumph Boats 1700 Skiff 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 17,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triumph Boats 186 Sportsman SC 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.