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My 2019 Triton 20 TRX Numbers
Hi Guys! I finally got a chance to run my new rig. After spending the last 12 years in a Stratos, I was really nervous to make a switch. My last 4 years have been spent in a 201 Evolution that I loved in nearly every way. I've driven Rangers, Tritons, Skeeters and more over the years but really just felt comfortable in that platform. Now it's time for the new chapter and it's going to be with Triton. I finished up the break in this past week and finally got to open her up a couple times this weekend in a local tourney. Below are my real world numbers. I hope they are beneficial to you guys as you start setting up new Tritons with the new Mercury V8. Let me just say this about the new Pro XS, if it proves to be reliable, it's the best motor on the water. I've driven many boats with many motor combinations over the years and none have impressed me like this one. The pure torque this thing has going from around 40mph to 65mph is insane. I've never felt a boat accelerate so fast before. Another thing I really noticed was hole shot barely changed at all from empty gas/livewells to full gas/livewells. It wasn't an amazing hole shot by any means but perfectly acceptable for what I'm looking for. I'm going to focus on trying to find the mph/mpg sweet spot as soon as my vessel view comes in.
Boat Setup
2019 Triton 20 TRX
New Mercury Pro XS 4S 250hp
10" Manual Jack Plate
2 poles, Ultrex, group 31 AGM batteries
Mercury Fury 3 blade 25P prop
Hydraulic steering
3.25" prop to pad measurement
Conditions
Air temp 90 degrees
Water temp 85 degrees
No wind
Gear
Full tourney gear for 2 anglers (25 rods, 30+ plano 3700s, tool box, misc worm bags, clothing, extra prop, etc...)
2 anglers (roughly 180lbs each)
livewells full
Fuel: roughly half tank
Now to the all important numbers...
Top Speed: 74.7mph
RPM: roughly 5800 (analog gauge, smart craft coming soon)
Hole shot: average to above average. I didn't time it but it was plenty smooth with no drag
Acceleration: INSANE! 35-65mph in a blink
Fuel Consumption: TBD
Handling: very easy to control with a light walk at 68-70 if you don't catch it. easy to get past and get onto the pad for top speed.
Cornering: I'm not sure if this was the engine, boat, or a combination of both but I could really handle turning in this boat well without losing significant speed.
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Like the sound of all that!
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