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Originally Posted by Mark Marcoux
I went to Jacksonville's show last Friday and talked to Ric Taylor from Triumph. They finished the first production boat and it should list for about $52K with the 4 stroke 250 yamaha.
Nice pictures. I like the larger fish boxes. Can't wait to see it in person. I do question the fishing/deck space. A much larger boat, what is the sq. ft. on the deck? I also like the closed transom. I hope to make it to Miami. If I do I'll get more pic's to share.
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Very close on the list, dealer cost will be $50K no options/base MSRP. Add anywhere between 15 to 26% for dealer mark-up then add options. Draining 2 boxes into the rear boxes is not the best engineering call. One plug up at the macerator and all 4 boxes could be backed-up. Boat left in water, boxes fill up with residual water, water will stay until pumped out by the owner. Overboard drains should be on the raised boxes. Note no over-board drains on the boat from what can be viewed in the pictures. Those in the SKA circuit will find the bait tank lid rather small. Ever try to chase a live pogy through a small opening.
Molarboater, why even put a kicker on as a "back-up for offshore" if you had access to a modern outboard? I'm confused with that as that is condradictory. Hard to see a trend or mass exodus to singles at all to be honest when it comes to the old arguement twin v.s. single powerplant. Fact is, there are actually more twin engined 23 class boats on the market then there have ever been and mostly 4 strokes now. Any offshore fisherman worth his salt will tell you without hesitation, twins. Opinion is twin or single works, but to have one option only - single, then you will need to have all that you mention. Eprib, SeaTow, DSC. I've yet to see Suzuki as a force to rekon with on the SKA, Too many Yamaha's and Mercury's on the circuit from North Carolina down to the Florida coast and well into Mississippi. Dominant motors, and to mention winning motors are Mercury and Yamaha. ETEC well on it's way, Suzuki? that's laughable. SKA v.s. recreational use, two different animals and nowhere near a fair comparision.
SKA boats re-power annually if not bi annual, that's even if the team keeps that boat that long - profesionally. Simply playing devils advocate here.
Triumph 23 has nice lines. Nice boat, but may be a bit off the mark for hardcore fisherman looking for that "World's Toughest" moniker. At the price it will be a hard sell for what you get to the experienced crowd. For first time boaters or those on a budget, the 23 may be a perfect compromise as a near shore boat to fill in between hardcore and recreational fishing-cruising.
Advertising and sales have their work cut out for them for sure
add: post note - I really hoped this boat came with a coffin box or in-floor front fish box up front like the mega storage on the 215, but longer instead of square. Raised though are what it is.