do i really need a tritoon

Joined Jan 4, 2005. What I've been reading online is that if you plan to use a pontoon boat in salt water you should have a Tritoon witness saltwater package and shark hide the boat. That depends on its size. Inside a pontoon tube, you’ll often find several chambers, all airtight. You will need to define ‘4WD’ before you do so; some CR-Vs are all wheel drive, but I don’t think anyone makes a bullbar for them.

i can't really comment on the salt water aspect as i've never taken any of my boats in salt water. Instead of having two large aluminum tubes beneath the deck, a tritoon has a third tube in the center that distributes weight even more evenly over the water. Whether you need an in-line preamp like a Cloudlifter or FetHead depends on a few things. Obviously, you’re quite familiar with pontoon boats, being a reader of this blog and all.

You now have a pontoon boat that performs like a fiberglass ski boat which essentially gives you two boats in one!Tri-Toon advantage #4 is the ability to upgrade to a twin-engine package. But why are these pontoons suddenly popping up everywhere with so many elaborate designs? Many consumers will want a multipurpose boat that can match a variety of lifestyles.If all you want from a boat is a relaxing cruise on a calm lake, a twin-tube might be all you need.

The are many different packages and designs on the market. The various styles, models, and constructions available today offer versatility to match the needs of any recreational boater. I would love to get a 115 or 150 on it but it looks like the two tubes are only rated up to 90 horsepower. Re: Tritoon trailer vs pontoon trailer Since I posted I found someone that sells an adapter to support it.

These boats don’t handle well in such close quarters.

The trick is finding a good used boat with lifting strakes--either 2 toon or 3 toon. 150hp: The Tri-Toon Sweet Spot By upgrading to a tri-toon, you will open the door to much larger engine options. Then there’s one tube on each side. They’re more likely to have several airtight chambers in the nylon or PVC tubes to keep the tritoon afloat as it traverses the seas. Thread starter TheBeast; Start date Apr 2, 2005; T. TheBeast Mouseketeer. I'm up in the Seattle area and plan to use this boat in the South Puget Sound. That’s how tritoons earned their name, for their three tubes. With a bigger engine and more pontoon tubes, a tritoon must have a larger frame compared to pontoons.

That said, it’s not very fun to go out riding on a crowded lake and see everyone zipping around you while you’re stuck doing a little more over 20 MPH. Tritoons will almost always have a significant speed boost over a pontoon boat. A tri-toon will ride more on-top of the water and wont have nearly as much drag. Here’s some tritoon boat pros. Even if you go the storage cube route, you’d need a big storage space to squeeze your tritoon in. Keep in mind, though, that twin engines with joystick docking comes at a high price tag.This is probably a secondary advantage to the others, but to some folks it’s a very important feature. This makes them attractive to those who intend on carrying lots of passengers. If you often tow watersports enthusiasts, then a pontoon boat simply won’t do. anyone can putt around on a calm day but it sounds like your body of water can have some bad days.2003 Premier Grand Majestic 250 PTX Honda 225 OB (PTX baby! As you decide between a pontoon or tritoon boat, keep the following factors in mind. You do get more options with tritoons, though. Hello all! Unfortunately, they’re more likely to sink in an accident since there’s only one chamber per tube. It is also very deep. If we ever go on a trip to a lake and have the option for a pontoon, we’ll have to be sure to get it.Thanks for the information that the tri-toon boat is more buoyant which is great if you have a lot of people on a boat since it can support them and their stuff. What’s the difference between these two boats? The main difference between pontoon and tritoon boats is their stability. It’s not uncommon to see boats with outboard engines in the 300hp-400hp range. You probably won’t find any tritoons with foam pontoon tubes, but it could happen. Comment. Any help is appreciated!I boat in salt water too and did not get a salt package, I did put on some extra sacrificial anodes on the toons. Not even close. Take a close look at the cost involved though. If you trim the engine or reposition it, that’s okay.