Triton SF18 power?

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Looking at a 1999 Triton SF18 with 100hp 4-stroke Yamaha. My initial thought is that it's underpowered. Boat is about 1700lbs. dry and is rated for a 150. <br /><br />Thoughts?

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Triton SF18 power?

I have an SF 1800 (Glass) Bass Tracker with a Merc 150, The power is matched perfectly, I wouldnt want to have less power, not at all. I imagine the weight of the two boats is pretty close. They do this to keep the price down, dont fall for it, you will never be happy with the combination. I would rather buy the new boat and put a used 150 on it to save money. There has to be some good deals out there on used 2 cycles with the four stroke craze being what it is. I bought a new boat that way one time and savbed thousands.

 

[Jdeagro]

Re: Triton SF18 power?

Most likely the 4 stroke was selected because of the weight - to keep the boat balanced. Lubedude is not running about 65 MPH with his, so I suspect that this one should run 55 with the right set up. Ask The Lubedude what he thinks.

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Triton SF18 power?

An 18' boat with a 100HP ??? I dunno, HMMM Id say you are for sure going to see 50 MPH, but I think you are going to have to tickle everything you can to get 55 MPH. Speed comes hard on the water.

 

[imported_bjs]

Re: Triton SF18 power?

thats a good concern but if the price is right maybe you can sale the motor buy another motor.

 

[Ron G]

Re: Triton SF18 power?

lube is right,youll never be happy with 100hp if rated for 150,I dont think youll see 55mph with that boat loaded for fishing.maybe totaly empty of everthing and set up exactly right.And also i bet that 100hp will burn as much gas or more than the 150 ,trying to run that boat.