Need some advice from you guys.....
I bought my boat brand new in July of 2019(2018 TRX 20), but I must say I am considering getting rid of it and finding a different brand. I got rid of a 15 year old stratos that never left me stranded to buy this, and I am regretting it. I have been plaqued by issues with my new boat and none of the issues are Mercury to my knowledge. I almost had to dump fish in two tournaments and decided not to fish any more fall events bc of the boat not functioning properly. I have had the following issues, with the biggest issue listed last:
- Cracked fuel valve
- A different Fuel valve installed backwards at the factory and had to be flipped around
-Keel Guard had to be replaced because it was falling off
-Master breaker switch failure that left me on the water with no live wells, no lights, or any other applicable electronics.
-Trailer lights issue (Cheap light bar on the back was broken)
-trolling motor issues
-fish finder wiring issues (I know this is a rigging issue)
-And the Big one...... Every single trip since July, I have had issues with my boat falling on its face trying to take off. It does not do it every takeoff, but always at least once, if not 5 times per trip. The only way to get it started is pumping the primer ball several times, since it is usually soft after this happens. Dealer has looked at it and I even paid couple hundred bucks for my normal mechanic to look at it and paid out of pocket because I am desperate to have a dependable boat (Everything is under full warranty).
Now Triton is involved and think they know what it is. They believe it is a fuel tank issue (Which I have thought from day 1) or the rigging to the fuel tank. So, here were go again... back to the dealer and I have no boat in the best crappie fishing of the year. Sorry for the long post, but even all my decal stickers are falling off a new boat and I am a bit frustrated at this point...
Has anyone had any of these tank issues? And should I stick this out or find something else and move on? I know my dealer is trying to do whatever they can to take care of me, but my confidence is wavering in Triton brand. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.