Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triumph Boats 191 FS 2006 vs Triumph Boats 195 DC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triumph Boats 191 FS 2006 vs Triumph Boats 195 DC 2008 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 FS 2006 measures 18,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Triumph Boats 195 DC 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Triumph Boats 191 FS 2006 tips the scales at 185 lbs — 183 lbs more than the Triumph Boats 195 DC 2008 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Triumph Boats 191 FS 2006 has a 25-hp advantage over the Triumph Boats 195 DC 2008's 150-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 191 FS 2006 carries 45 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Triumph Boats 195 DC 2008. 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.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Triumph Boats 195 DC 2008 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Triumph Boats 191 FS 2006. 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 FS 2006 at 18,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Triumph Boats 195 DC 2008 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
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Detail43 in. With Bimini Top: 78 in
Bridge clearance - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) With bimini top: 78 in. (1.98 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.98
Bridge clearance - Meters1.98
Bridge clearance - Inches78
Bridge clearance - Inches78
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise16℃
Depth - DetailCockpit: 27 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail10 in
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.25
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches1
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs. without engine
Weight - DetailWithout engine: 2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.2
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.10 m)
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches24
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailWith trailer: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.91
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches75
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.1
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardBombardier J 115 PXSD
Engine/s standardMercury 115 EXLPT OPTIMAX
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp Max Engine Weight: 565 lbs
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs
Maximum capacity1,890 lbs. (857 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailEZ Loader standard aluminum trailer with brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass