235 questions from a new owner

[L & M]

As a new 235 owner having not received the owners pack yet I have a few questions, hopefully they are not too dumb.

First off dealing with the vacu flush head:
1. Does the vacu flush head run off of the fresh water tank or does it have a high speed salt water pick-up?
2. Is the reason my head meter wont turn on because I'm not in the water or I dont have water in the fresh water tank?
3. As a convenient option like we had in previous boats could the holding tank be plumbed with an overboard discharge for use when beyond the two mile limit as it could be quite expensive and out of the way to go to a marina to get it pumped out?

Questions on Windlas:
1. Boat is equipped with a flip up nav light in center of bow, what would be the best way to remove the bow light and install a pulpit and roller for windlas installation and since the boat is being returned to the factory next week could somebody contact me with a price as to doing so?

Questions on adding any rod holders:
1. Any problems adding rod holders to the gunnels where it is open underneath and forward of where it is open close to the location of the mounting holes for outriggers in the t-top. I would definetely like to have gunnel mounts close to the where the outriggers will be located.

I'm sure I'll have tons of other questions but I dont want to overburden you at this time. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much!

[OspreyVic]

L & M, with a new 235CC, what you have is way beyond my understanding.

BUT, as a suggestion for a starting spot, please try going to the "Articles" section and read "additions and Modifications to our 2005 210 CC".

It might at least help point you in the right direction in that all our hulls are basically the same.

Sure do like your new ride, but it would never fit into my garage.

[L & M]

Should I post these questions in a separate thread?Are the questions to overwheming?Im not real talented with this keyboard in my hands ,feels completely different than mytrowel and bricks.Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[NCangler]

Hi L&M. I moved your questions to their own thread and I've forwarded them to Triumph. I'll post an answer to them as soon as I hear back. Thanks for your patience.

[NCangler]

Hi L&M. Here are the answers from Triumph on your questions:

Vacu flush:
1. It does run off of the fresh water tank
2. The head meter should only start to read when it reaches 3/4 full
3. Currently we do not offer the overboard discharge, we are looking into the possibility in having it installed on future boats, however with pump out restrictions becoming tighter and tighter, along with Triumphs commitment to building a "green" product and being a green company we are weighing the benefits vs. the drawbacks.

Windlass Questions:
Triumph would like to discuss this with you via telephone. You can call the service department and ask for Russ. (800)564-4225.

Rod Holders:
The key on adding any rod holders is the same with anything you install on a Triumph. Sealing!! We need to make sure that the rod holders don't drain into the inner hull. If they are over the rod holder opening in the gunwale then as long as they are sealed on the top and drain onto the floor it should be fine. If they are in the areas of the gunwale that are not over the opening in the inner wall then they need to be capped and not drain as to make sure they are not draining into the inner hull.

[L & M]

Thanks NC your devotion to this forum is outstanding.I will give Russ a call Thursday as tomorrow will be the 235s first offsgore trip.I have a bunch of toys waiting to be added to her but bhave been asked to wait till she returns ,so we will be 4 rod trolling and chasing a few cobia if they are still in town,and a little bottom fishing too.
We have no lights or power to switch on vaccuflush put the test to that yesterday but im sure the factory will take care of the issues.im deffinatelly leaning toward the pulpit, roller and windlass due to all the time we spend bottomfishing and diving here and in the keys.and when i get her back ill make sure all rod holders are properly Ruled and draining onto deck only.Are there any issues withanything being run in tje gunnels such as wiring that i should be leary of when drilling in rodholders?I have checked the boat out pretty well and i wouldnt think that there would be but that is another good question for Russ.
Once again NC thanks for the help.I will try to get some pics on the water tommorow.

[NCangler]

We look forward to the pictures and catch 'em up tomorrow! I'll pose the question on gunnel obstacles and post back. BTW my thanks to the Triumph support staff for working with us to provide answers to owner questions.

[NCangler]

Here is the factory reply:

Don't drill forward of the console and stay at least 4-5" away from anything that is mounted in the gunwale such as fuel fill, fresh water fill, vents, cleats etc.