Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triumph Boats 191 Fish & Ski 2008 vs Triumph Boats 195 DC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triumph Boats 191 Fish & Ski 2008 vs Triumph Boats 195 DC 2012 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Triumph Boats 191 Fish & Ski 2008 measures 18,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Triumph Boats 195 DC 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triumph Boats 191 Fish & Ski 2008 tips the scales at 185 lbs — 183 lbs more than the Triumph Boats 195 DC 2012 at 2 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 191 Fish & Ski 2008 and 150 hp for the Triumph Boats 195 DC 2012. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Triumph Boats 195 DC 2012 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Triumph Boats 191 Fish & Ski 2008. 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: The Triumph Boats 191 Fish & Ski 2008 at 18,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Triumph Boats 195 DC 2012 at 2,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakeTriumph Boats
MakeTriumph Boats
Model191 Fish & Ski
Model195 DC
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) With bimini top: 78 in. (1.98 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.98
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches78
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise16℃
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (909 kg)
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.2
Height - DetailWith Trailer: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.91
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches75
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.64
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.64 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury 115 EXLPT OPTIMAX
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kw)
Engine max150 hp (112 kg)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs. (857 kg)
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs. (859 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8 / 1,128 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 3 in. (7.7 m)