Triton boats
Triton is a US boat builder known for aluminum bass boats and freshwater fishing rigs. With 5421 registered hulls on record, most measure around 19.5 feet and run on gasoline outboards. The used market is dominated by mid 2000s models priced between $11,000 and $22,500.
Triton used price range
From 605 live listings in BoatVerdict's market data (10th, 50th, 90th percentile).
See Triton values by model year →Are Triton boats reliable?
Triton's safety record shows 4 USCG recalls across 5421 registered hulls, a relatively low rate for a volume fishing boat brand. Owner costs on these boats center on outboard maintenance, livewell and bilge systems, and the typical wear points in aluminum hulls exposed to freshwater use. The affordable price point means parts and repairs tend to be accessible compared to premium bass boat brands.
Common problems to inspect on a used Triton
- Transom wood deterioration from outboard mounting stress and water intrusion
- Livewell pump failures and plumbing leaks at through hull fittings
- Floor deck soft spots where carpet or liner hides moisture damage
- Trolling motor mount corrosion and 12 volt wiring issues from constant submersion
Triton used-boat buyer's guide
What Triton is on the used market
Triton is a fiberglass bass boat brand founded by industry veteran Earl Bentz, now part of the White River/Bass Pro group, with 5,400 hulls in our sample. It trades in the tier below Ranger and Skeeter — genuine tournament-capable hulls at a meaningful discount, which makes used Tritons a value entry into competitive bass fishing.
There is also a separate, unrelated Triton aluminum line; most registered hulls and most listings are the fiberglass bass boats, but confirm which you're looking at before comping.
Known issues to inspect
The bass boat structural checklist applies in full: hull pad and chine stress cracks viewed under raking light, transom rigidity around the jackplate (these boats carry 200–250 hp), livewell systems, and deck/carpet condition. Triton hulls are well-built for the price; survey them like any high-speed fiberglass boat.
Engines split between Mercury and Yamaha by era and dealer: documented service history is worth more than a year of age either way. Date the electronics separately — the Ranger rule applies here too, and on a cheaper hull the rigging is an even larger share of the package price.
Resale and value character
Triton resale sits a reliable notch below Ranger/Skeeter — you buy at a discount and sell at the same discount, so the brand costs you nothing across an ownership cycle. Liquidity is solid in bass country. The arbitrage to avoid: listings priced at Ranger money because of tournament rigging; the comps never support it.
Written by a BoatVerdict analyst · Updated 2026-06-11
Registry footprint
Sample = US state open-data vessel registries (currently Texas + New York, ~875k vessels). Treat as a representative slice of recreational US inventory.
Recalls (4)
- ⚠ Recall
090027S9/7/2009LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
20SD00096/5/2020LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
05R0108512/16/2005VENTILATION; LABEL; CAPACITY
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
950264T11/1/1995FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS; FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS
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USCG MIC entries (9)
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TJZTRITON (ALUMINUM) BOATS LAKE FOREST, IL inactive -
TRTTRITON BOATS FLIPPIN, AR inactive -
TIITRITON INDUSTRIES INC LANSING, MI inactive -
TSUTRITON SUBMARINES LLC VERO BEACH, FL inactive -
FHLTRITON BOATS LLC - OOB FLIPPIN, AR active -
CHJTRITON CUSTOM BOATS ANAHEIM, CA active -
CMCTRITON MARINE INDUSTRIES (DBA) FERNDALE, WA active -
CMSTRITON MARINE INDUSTRIES (DBA) FERNDALE, WA active -
AZDTRITON TECHNOLOGIES BUSHNELL, FL active
Frequently asked questions
Are Triton boats reliable?
Triton builds capable fishing boats at an affordable price point. With only 4 USCG recalls across 5421 registered hulls, their safety track record is solid for the entry to mid level bass boat segment.
What do used Triton boats sell for?
Current market data from 233 live listings shows used Tritons ranging from $11,000 to $22,500, with a median of $14,500. Most boats on the market are from the mid 2000s.
How long do Triton boats last?
With proper care, Triton hulls from the 2000s remain in active use today. Longevity depends more on outboard maintenance, dry storage, and hull protection than the aluminum structure itself.
What size are most Triton boats?
The median registered Triton measures 19.5 feet, making them trailer friendly and well suited for small to medium sized lakes and river systems where a compact bass boat is ideal.
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