trihulls? good or no good?

[jtexas]

Re: trihulls? good or no good?

Originally posted by waterinthefuel:<br />

That's my trihull (15fter, 70mph)

Man, what kind of engine you got on that thing? Most 200's will strain to do 70!

That's 70mph on the highway...

 

[zuke]

Re: trihulls? good or no good?

there is no picture above jtexas, if you were trying to show something, could you try again, i would like to see your boat in action.<br /><br />thanks<br />zuke

 

[stand watie]

Re: trihulls? good or no good?

to all,

as for me (i fish- trolling, drifting "hand-size or larger, live spot" for "Rock" & Cobia and/or anchored- much more than i run.) a CATHEDRAL is the "cat's pajamas".

YES, they are "bouncey" on BAD days, but (at my age) i'm NOT planning to be OUT, then, fishing/crabbing/picnicing & a cathedral is NOT dangerous in "a blow", despite what you've been told. it's simply UNpleasant.

wouldn't have anything else than a TOMAHAWK 18 ,if i could FIND another STANDARD model- (my last one had to be sold when my lady passed), given a choice, powered with a 55HP Homelite 4-cycle. (the HOMELITE 55 is the world's most UNDER-rated OB, imVho. "Big Ugly" will last essentally forever with scheduled oil changes.)

just my opinion, sw

 

[Benny1963]

Re: trihulls? good or no good?

have 1981 mckee restored compared to my v its very stable
but with heavy chop its a monster it wont break but it will break you,
love it though its the best inshore fishing platform you can get
b1963

 

[Jerico]

Re: trihulls? good or no good?

I love my 15' tri-hull, especially for fishing. Sitting or trolling it is more stable. When the ride gets too rough, back off the throttle a bit. It has never taken a wave over the bow or stern. If I'm just going cruising or taking the kids out we take the V-hull. It is a smoother ride in rougher water.

 

[jddenham]

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I am looking forward to turning my 15' tri-hull into a nice little river fishing machine!

Click on my projects page and check it out.

 

[hibbert6]

Re: trihulls? good or no good?

I have a 15' Invader, 1976, with a Merc 65hp O/B. I re-did a soft spot in the floor a few summers ago - took me 2 months to do about 20 hours worth of work. That's cuz I had NO CLUE what I was doing. But it all became obvious as I tore things apart. Just do it.

One thing I've noticed - my boat's gunwale is only about 16" above the water. My Dad's old 18' triHull had a good two feet. That could make a difference in rough water, I think.

Two years ago I was out on a lake at 7pm and it got windy. I had 2 women and 2 boys with me in the boat. I stood up to drive, and kept the speed down, and we made it back home no problem. Only later did I find out that my passengers actually thought we were going to sink out there! But I never had any concern.

This year, after fireworks on July 4th, I was putt-putting back to shore and heard screams. A wave (actually, another boat's wake) had broken across the bow and drenched my two passengers in front! I'd never had that happen before! Unfortunately, my cousin's new $400 digital camera, which was in a jacket pocket, ended up on the floor in 2 " of water.

Now it's time for a bigger boat. I rented an 18' open bow v-hull, and my 8 year old son complained that it was "too cramped". The tri-hull gives a ton of space, and it FEELS bigger. I'd sure like to find an 18'tri hull that was less than 20 years old, but they don't exist. I asked in this forum a year ago and was told to look at "Deck Boats". But they cost a minimum of $10 grand in decent shape (used) and I don't have that kind of money.

Best of luck with yours new boat. I think you'll be happy. Just take it slow in the rough stuff.

Dave