When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Triumph Boats 190 Bay 2009 and the Triumph Boats 195 CC 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Triumph Boats 190 Bay 2009 measures 18,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Triumph Boats 195 CC 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triumph Boats 195 CC 2013 tips the scales at 2 491 lbs — 2 473 lbs less than the Triumph Boats 190 Bay 2009 at 18 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 — 150 hp for the Triumph Boats 190 Bay 2009 and 150 hp for the Triumph Boats 195 CC 2013. 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 195 CC 2013 carries 49 gallons versus 39 gallons in the Triumph Boats 190 Bay 2009. 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 195 CC 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Triumph Boats 190 Bay 2009 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 195 CC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Triumph Boats 190 Bay 2009 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 17 lbs per hp for the Triumph Boats 195 CC 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.
Bottom line: Choose the Triumph Boats 195 CC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triumph Boats 190 Bay 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.