Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Triumph Boats 215 Tournament Edition 2008 vs Triumph Boats 235 CC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Triumph Boats 215 Tournament Edition 2008 vs Triumph Boats 235 CC 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Triumph Boats 215 Tournament Edition 2008 at 22,0 ft versus Triumph Boats 235 CC 2008 at 23,0 ft. At 23 lbs and 34 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Triumph Boats 235 CC 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the Triumph Boats 215 Tournament Edition 2008's 200-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 235 CC 2008 carries 145 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Triumph Boats 215 Tournament Edition 2008. 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 235 CC 2008 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Triumph Boats 215 Tournament Edition 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Triumph Boats 235 CC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Triumph Boats 235 CC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Triumph Boats 215 Tournament Edition 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTriumph Boats
MakeTriumph Boats
Model215 Tournament Edition
Model235 CC
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches106
Bridge clearance - Detail78 in. (1.98 m) With T-top: 95 in. (2.41 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m) With top: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.41
Bridge clearance - Meters2.67
Bridge clearance - Inches95
Bridge clearance - Inches105
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise21℃ - 24℃
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.36 in.)
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. (1,043 kg)
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs. (1,542 kg)
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.34
Height - Detail10 ft. 10 in. (3.30 m)
Height - Detail11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Height - Meters3.3
Height - Meters3.45
Height - Inches13
Height - Inches136
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Meters6.71
Length - Meters7.21
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in (6.71 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 8 in. (7.21 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.21
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches284
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury 115 EXLPT OPTIMAX
Engine/s standardBombardier E 225 DPZSC
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail145 gal. (549 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters548.88
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal145
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people11