The Trophy 1703 CC 2010 is a deep-V design and the Trophy 2006 DC 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Trophy 2006 DC 2009 measures 20,5 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Trophy 1703 CC 2010 at 17,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Trophy 2006 DC 2009 tips the scales at 2 450 lbs - 577 lbs less than the Trophy 1703 CC 2010 at 1 873 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 200 hp, the Trophy 2006 DC 2009 has a 85-hp advantage over the Trophy 1703 CC 2010's 115-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Trophy 2006 DC 2009 carries 75 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Trophy 1703 CC 2010. 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 Trophy 2006 DC 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Trophy 1703 CC 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Trophy 2006 DC 2009 could be the deciding factor.