Questions for newer model Triton owners as I'm considering a trade

[bucket mouth]

I'm debating trading in the ole Z9 in for a new 21 TRX Patriot. The dealer it's at is 8 hours away from me. Being a Nitro owner, I'm certainly no stranger to fit and finish issues, but was wondering what to expect on a new Triton. I don't want to waste a trip there and find a bunch of things wrong with it, and don't want to get it home with no dealer support if I run into problems. I have read about live wells not being sealed properly and possible seat fitament issues with them being too wide from the factory. I'm also a bit concerned about chine walking. The Nitro never needed "driven" all the way up to 72 mph. Any advice on things to look for when I get there and any comments on the 21 TRX would be appreciated. Thanks in advance guys.

[ch]

Great riding boats. The 21 is not near as bad with the walk as the 20. As for checking the livewell...drop a light down in the rear compartment, close the lid and stick ur head down in the livewell and look up to the top toward that rear compartment. If you can see light between the rear compartment and livewell, you will get water in that compartment. As for the seats, just sit down and open the center storage lid and check the clearance from the seat. I’d hope they’ve got issue resolved. The 21trx is a really nice boat in my opinion.

[Atrain89]

I currently have a 2020 21TRX and I can say the fit and finish is better than my previous 2018 20TRX and 2012 Nitro Z9. To me the 20 footer was easier to drive than the 21. Both Tritons ride better than my previous Z9. I also made seat risers for my 21TRX to raise the seats up 3” since they sit so low from the factory.

[bucket mouth]

Great info. Thank you both

[VA Bass]

i have had 3 tritons and 2 Nitros. the first Triton was a TR 19 200 EFI. good boat and you had to drive it. second Triton was tr 20 xp I believe, think it was a 2006 with 225 opti. fast, but you had to drive it as wel. a few quality issue with the console breaking in half and Triton did not help. Then I had 2 Nitro z8's in a row, both fast, didn't have to drive them as much, but quality of the boat wasn't great. I just got a TRX 18 with a 200 4s pro xs last June, the boat drives amazing, rides better than the 20ft Nitro, fishes somewhat big for an 18.5 ft boat., a few quality issues, nothing too major. overall, Triton is better boat than Nitro in my opinion. The Patriot 21 should be a great boat. As with all boats, there could be some blimishes, then again, it may not. It's chance to take. AS far as 8 hr drive to dealers goes, I bought mine from a place that was 3.5 hrs away, so total 7 hr round trip, I will never do that again. When warranty issues occur, and they will, it is a bit of trouble to get another Triton dealer to want to do the work. You didn't buy from them and they know it. I would look at a dealer much closer if possible

[bucket mouth]

Thanks VA Bass. My current dealer is only 45 mins away and I’ve bought my last 2 boats from him. He said right now if I could find a new boat that I liked, he wouldn’t blame me for getting it elsewhere. I’ll take it to them for service, as they’ve treated me good in the past. The owner said he appreciated me checking with him first, as I asked if he could get the boat from this dealer and sell it to me. I’m not too terribly worried about warranty work or service, just the quality of the boat in general, as I’ll be buying it sight unseen, which kinda scares me

[CharlesP]

Anyway ur Dealer would consider selling Tritons?

I got my Dealer interested in the Triton Brand and got a great deal because of it.

If they are a Nitro Dealer it's All White River in which they can become a Triton Dealer.

[bucket mouth]

Yes sir, they are already a Triton dealer, but getting new boats from the factory is a waiting game, especially when you order one custom colored. This boat I’ve found 8 hrs away is the exact boat I built on the Triton website. I asked my dealer if they could get it from the dealership it’s at, and was told that since it’s slim Pickens right now, nobody wants to give up a boat when they finally get some in stock. I figured the most money they’ll make is in on the trade-in side anyway, so I’m sure that’s another reason they don’t wanna give it up to my dealer.

[VA Bass]

Yes sir, they are already a Triton dealer, but getting new boats from the factory is a waiting game, especially when you order one custom colored. This boat I’ve found 8 hrs away is the exact boat I built on the Triton website. I asked my dealer if they could get it from the dealership it’s at, and was told that since it’s slim Pickens right now, nobody wants to give up a boat when they finally get some in stock. I figured the most money they’ll make is in on the trade-in side anyway, so I’m sure that’s another reason they don’t wanna give it up to my dealer.

for sure. well then I think it's settled, make the drive. better hurry up.

[bucket mouth]

Drove 8 hours yesterday, picked her up this morning and drove 8 back. Headed out first thing in the morning for the maiden voyage. Thanks everyone for the tips

[VA Bass]

Drove 8 hours yesterday, picked her up this morning and drove 8 back. Headed out first thing in the morning for the maiden voyage. Thanks everyone for the tips

hell yeh man!! congrats! that's a nice ride

[1Holeshot]

Great looking boat and truck! Enjoy.

[got2fish]

Congrats!

[bucket mouth]

Thank you guys. Appreciate it

[fly by night]

Very nice as stated plus they match! Enjoy!

[hickend69]

nice rig wow congrats