Triton boats?

What does Squirrelly mean?  Does it doe cartwheels or something? 

Exactly, they do cartwheels.  Thanks for the help!

Thanks for the response catchnrelease.  Not sure how serious I am about the boat but it sure looks good. 

When you are running 60-70 mph they are not for a novice boater.  The 202 is a pretty new model of boat is likely what I will go to when I retire my 205 triton. 

Ditto to Sportfish's comment. I love my 205 but the 202 will be my upgrade. The 215 is just bigger than I need.

hoagie Said:
Exactly, they do cartwheels.  Thanks for the help!

great explaination - does it mean it shifts side to side, backend wants to pass the front uncontrolably, bounces a lot?  Your the one who brought the subject up be smarter that that?  Your WELCOME!

Under fast acceleration you can feel it get a little loose as they go from 30-50.  From 50 -65 it is rock solid. 

Thanks Sportfish - Thats the info I was looking for.  Is that loose feel operator error or boat or motor?

The loose feel can be managed by the operator and by the prop you put on the boat.  For me a four blade ballistic does the trick very well.  I am guessing that on the 202 it will be a none issue.  What kind of cash is he looking for on the boat.

I have the 202X after having a 205 for eight years.  There is a big difference in these two boats.  don't assume that the 202 will be close to the 205, it is not.  They handle the water very differently.    This year I am going to experiment with motor height and props.  Mine was set up at the factory in the middle hole.  For those who run a 202.  can you post which hole your motor is mounted in?

Sportfish,

Looks like around 30 grand setup with two locators, 200 Opti and a cable type trolling motor.  Everything is brand new 2008.

rraads,
CRIPPLEFIGHT!!

rraads,
Whats your deal?  I am asking people that have experience with Triton boats.  I have not fished out of one or drove one.  I have heard second hand that the boats get kinda weird under power or high speeds.  Just looking for some input from other operators.  Its tough for me to explain the handling characteristics if I have not been inside the boats.  CRIPPLEFIGHT!!

Hoagie,

What you are describing is refered to as Chine Walking. If you do not know how to steer out of chine walking you could get yourself in deep trouble. TYPICALLY, this is more noticed on Bass boats (lighter, faster, less contact with water) but not to say it cant happen with fiberglass walleye boats. Essentialy, you have two "pads" on the bottom of the boat underneath the transom. When you are at the faster speeds, naturally more of the boat wants to come out of the water and as your CG shifts to the rear, the boat wants to sit on one of the "pads". Typically, you would set the boat using the steering wheel with SMALL quick movements onto either the left or right pad. Typically, the boat will sit and stick easier to the side that is caring the most weight. This can be fixed with a prop adjustment but once you learn how to steer the boat, you'll be fine.

Thanks wallynut,

Very detailed response.

Sounds like a good deal to me on the boat.

Blue Flame,  How do  you like the 202, what kind of top end do you get out of it. 

Sportfish and Hoagie.  I would not describe the ride in this boat at high speeds as squirrely or a white knuckle ride the way mine is set up.  My 205 would really get on top, cut loose and fly.  My 202 is more bow down and does not get all the way up on the pad.  They stick in the water pretty good.  That is one of my complaints about it.  I really liked the way I was able to skip across the waves with the 205.  I have not found that sweet spot if there is one in my 202.  I will admit that there is a learning curve when driving these boats.  It took a good 3 years before I really got into how to drive it in big wave and all types of water conditions.   (remember that regardless of brand, they all drive great when the water is calm)  Right now I get about 53 max out of mine.  That is with a 200 optimax.  In my 205 I consistantly ran in the 57 - 58 range with the same motor. 

Blue flame,

If you  would like to get that performance back on your boat, add a jackplate between the transom and your motor. This off set will pull more of the boat out of the water, reducing drag, incresing speed and allowing you to shift your CG further back. Bobs Jack Plates out of Tampa Florida (friends of mine so i'm bias) make some great plates. For up here, I would not see the need for a hydralic plate, a mechinical one should be sufficent and save you money in the process.

walynut,  I am going to play with motor height and prop selection this summer.  I have a porposing problem right now at mid speeds with any positive trim.  even with no trim along with a heavy load I cannot get the porposing out of it.    On my 205 a dolefin helped.  On this boat it does not have an effect.  I have not put a ruler or level to it, but after some discussion with others I have the belief that my motor is too high.  By setting my motor back even more I realize that my motor does not have to be as low.  But it also puts the CG back and with that it may compound my porposing prob.  I will keep the jack plate in mind.  Thanks for the input.  If you have any other ideas. let me know

Blue,

Very interesting set of problems you have. I was under the assumption that all was well with your boat but just looking to get some performance back.

Triton is an awesome company to deal with! I would call them at 1-888-887-4866. Be prepared to tell them your hull Vin number, size and type of engine, engine placement height (count the bolt holes) and prop size. They should be able to help you out with the problem, as I said they are very good with answering questions and providing suggestions.

Good Luck!!!