Triton 2690wa - how to drive in rougher water? - The Hull Truth

keith91 · 11-08-2005, 02:26 PM

Hello all,

New to the forum and have been searching and reading as much as I can find on the Triton 2690wa since I will be taking one out for for a sea trial this weekend. The boat I am looking at is a 2004 with twin Honda 150s.

I have read the posts that say this boat rides a bit rough especially with the smaller (and lower weight) 150s compared to the 200s.

I really like the boat and it is a top notch boat, but I cannot afford one with 200s.

If I know the best way to drive it and I still don't like the way it rides, then it is a no go. But I don't want to pass on a good boat just because I did not know the best way to drive it.

So are there any tips or advice as to how to drive this boat in rougher water by using tabs, engine trim, speed, etc.?

Thanks for any help.
Kg

BTW: great forum...great resource.

SeaJay · 11-08-2005, 02:33 PM

IMO it takes practice and experience before one can drive any boat in an optimal fashion. I would let the dealer do the driving. He may not know how to drive it either, in which case you probably will not buy the boat. Discuss this with him ahead of time, maybe he can corral one of his satisfied customers into doing the driving so that the true performance of the boat can be exhibited during the test drive.

Fishing FINattic · 11-08-2005, 03:40 PM

Is this one that is listed in souther florida for $72000?
Tim

keith91 · 11-08-2005, 04:47 PM

No it is not in Florida. Va.

ant1 · 11-08-2005, 05:29 PM

You have to start with the tabs up and out of the way. I don't like boats that need alot of tab input to ride well,to me that's not a good riding boat to begin with,but some need a little.See how the boat rides with the tabs up and engines all the way down.If it rides like crap,it is'nt going to ride THAT much better with the tabs.

Bluemelvin · 11-08-2005, 06:24 PM

Don't trim the motors all the way down. You should try to run the boat the way you wil use the boat once or if it becomes yours. Use alittle tab and keep the engines neutral and see how it runs. Like SeayJay said you need to play with the trim to see how it runs in all conditions.

Fcal · 11-08-2005, 09:18 PM

I have a 2690wa with twin F200's. The boat rides great with no tabs and a little engine trim. It tends to porpoise a little around 4500 rpm(trim the motors in, or use the tabs) when you get her up in the 5000rpm range you can trim the motors back out and she picks up more rpm without porpoising. I usually cruise at about 4000 rpm without tabs and little motor trim. She's very dry into a head sea and if you're used to a walkaround, she pounds less than most. I am very happy with the boat so far (my first year). It's a great fishing platform and suits me fine.
I found out this weekend that Triton is changing the hulls on their models from 24 ft up. They are going with more bow flair and a 24 degree deadrise.
Good luck.

keith91 · 11-09-2005, 06:36 AM

Thanks everyone for the info.
Regards,
Kg

KevinM · 11-09-2005, 09:57 AM

Rather than worry what to do. Just take the boat for a sea trial and see for yourself if you like the way it handles and rides. Afterall everyone has an opinion, but ultimately it's your cash. If it fits your needs and you like the boat, what else is there. On the sea trial, just try and work all the controls, tabs, engine trim etc.. Every boat is different and reacts differently to differnt trims, so no one can really tell you what to do. The other vairable is the sea state varies, so a certain trim used one day may not work on another day.
Disreagrd any bad ride reviews! Hence the reason for a sea trial!

eddieg · 11-09-2005, 10:51 PM

150 and 200's are the same blocks and I would guess the weight should be close to the same. Ed

Fcal · 11-09-2005, 11:19 PM

Eddie, the Yam 200's are almost 100# heavier than the Honda 150's.
Honda 150---------485#
Yamaha F200------583#
That's 196# more on the boat's rearend with twins. That'll definitely change the handling characteristics.

keith91 · 11-10-2005, 06:17 AM

Hi eddieg,
FYI: the Honda BF150 is a 2.4 liter inline 4. The Honda BF200 is a 3.5 liter V-6.
The BF200 is about 115lbs more than the BF150.
Regards,
Kg

THE BARRACUDA · 11-10-2005, 10:08 AM

Sorry, FCAL.

keith91, I spoke this weekend with another unhappy customer, at the Ft. Lauderdale boat show. The Boats looks great, and is built great too. But, runs hard and crappy. I had to let mine go after just four months. Get a real sea trail, even if you have to pay the fuel, try it for several hours not 20 minutes.

Brewhedd · 11-10-2005, 10:56 AM

Welcome to the forum. If the boat has 19-21 degrees of deadrise it should be fine. All depends on how you plan on using it, if you want to go fast in rough water you need a deep V w/ 23-24 degrees. Tabs on any boat brings the bow down so the sharper entry will be cutting into the waves more. No tabs and trim up gives better speed/economy but more air under the hull. It's hard for me to believe that the ride would differ that much say between ProLine, Wellcraft, Trophy, Striper etc. The boat sounds great, and economical too w/ the twin Hondas.

Fcal · 11-10-2005, 01:54 PM

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THE BARRACUDA - 11/10/2005 10:08 AM

Sorry, FCAL.

keith91, I spoke this weekend with another unhappy customer, at the Ft. Lauderdale boat show. The Boats looks great, and is built great too. But, runs hard and crappy. I had to let mine go after just four months. Get a real sea trail, even if you have to pay the fuel, try it for several hours not 20 minutes.

George, I must be doing something wrong cause I can't get it to ride any worse than the Grady or Pusuit walkarounds I've fished on. But then again, I don't do 40+ in 3-4ft chop. For constant offshore use, I would go with a boat with more deadrise than 20deg., but for the way I use the boat, it does the job.
Keith, give it a test run and form your own opinion.