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Seaworthiness of the Triton 240 LTS (Examples)
Posted on 5/7/14 at 9:26 am
Posted on 5/7/14 at 9:26 am
So, I am a big fan of this boat...probably about to purchase one. I have wondered about using it offshore on light days...
We are always discussing bay boats and running offshore - so I figured I'd share these videos.
Here are two shows that seem to illustrate the seaworthiness of this vessel...and it is impressive for a bay boat.
Bahamas Crossing
and
Sail Fishing Islamorada (Second half of show)
The Reel Time Florida Sportsman show is very well done by the way.
We are always discussing bay boats and running offshore - so I figured I'd share these videos.
Here are two shows that seem to illustrate the seaworthiness of this vessel...and it is impressive for a bay boat.
Bahamas Crossing
and
Sail Fishing Islamorada (Second half of show)
The Reel Time Florida Sportsman show is very well done by the way.
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Posted on 5/7/14 at 9:40 am to DeltaDoc
It is definitely doable but my biggest concern would be getting caught out there with a steep chop and stuffing the bow of the bay boat as they don't have enough freeboard in the bow to smash into big seas.
ETA: That and i am not a fan of offshore fishing with a single engine.
ETA: That and i am not a fan of offshore fishing with a single engine.
This post was edited on 5/7/14 at 9:42 am
Posted on 5/7/14 at 9:42 am to DeltaDoc
Going offshore is doable in any bay boat but it's not getting out there when its calm its getting back if the seas get shitty know what I mean
Posted on 5/7/14 at 9:43 am to DeltaDoc
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I have wondered about using it offshore on light days
as long as it stays light
Posted on 5/7/14 at 9:47 am to DeltaDoc
There was an article on Louisiana Sportsman recently about a guy who took his wife out in their 24 bay boat to snapper fish with glass conditions. Storm kicked up and they barely made it in. I think the boat was shredded when they finally got back. shite can get bad very quickly. I'm not one to push the limits on something like that.
Posted on 5/7/14 at 9:47 am to DeltaDoc
There are videos all over youtube of people making the run to the bahamas using jetskies. So yeah most bay boats in decent weather could make that run.
Not saying Triton doesn't make a good bay boat, but I don't really think the video shows anything special when it comes to seaworthiness.
Not saying Triton doesn't make a good bay boat, but I don't really think the video shows anything special when it comes to seaworthiness.
Posted on 5/7/14 at 10:10 am to DeltaDoc
I wouldn't do it, but I have neither the experience or comfort level to do so. I'd be nervous running my own giant sport fisher. So a big question is not only for the boat, but how 'seaworthy' are you?
Posted on 5/7/14 at 11:49 am to DeltaDoc
Single Merc. This is a smart, smart man.
Posted on 5/7/14 at 1:44 pm to DeltaDoc
I know some guys who went a couple miles out in a surface drive.
Like someone else said, it's more about how seaworthy you are than how seaworthy the vessel is.
Like someone else said, it's more about how seaworthy you are than how seaworthy the vessel is.
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