20HP questions

[SuzukiSS]

Hey guys, fairly new to the site and have a few questions about my 08 20hp. I have owned 2 Shadows, a Bumblebee and 2 Javelins but this Triton you really have to drive I am running a 250ss Suzuki 78mph gps turning a 30p prop 6100rpms with 2 aboard fully loaded but it is a wild ride or I can't drive. I could let go of the wheel at 73 on my javelin but you will be swimming if you let go of this Triton. I have never run it wide open or even past 75 by myself because it just feels uneasy. Any suggestions on getting the max out of this setup? What would happen if I hit the limiter wot 6300rpms which I think it would with just me? Why did they discontinue this boat? Any help appreciated.

[Kight21X]

Thats just a triton characteristic. With seat time you will learn to drive it. Bump the steering wheel to the right a couple of times when it starts rocking. SEAT TIME!!!

[Legacy Marine]

Though I have never had a triton with your engine, the thing about these tritons is setup as much as seat time. If set up properly it is a slight steering adjustment to keep it on the pad and running fast. I had a 04 20HP and found that a blue printed trophy plus was by far the best all around prop. YOU might try having a 4 blade Balanced and Blue printed and I would suggest at least 8 inches of setback on your jackplate. I would start at about 3 1/2" below pad on your height. Until I did these things it was a bear to drive. After, it was fast and smooth. I have had 3 triton and they are hard to set up. all of them took me nearly a whole summer to get lined out and three or four props. I hear this seat time stuff a lot, but 90% of it is setup, who wants to drive a boat they have to fight the whole time. Good luck

[Smallmouthguy]

It takes a lot of both to get it right ..One is just as important as the other and both are worthless if not in unison..Yoou should be able to set the boat up in about three runs if you know how to handle thhe chine and you choose the right prop.. I agree on the 4 blade.. Best all round performance but ever so slightly slower than the 3..

[Bass Counselor]

QUOTE -"Bump the steering wheel to the right a couple of times when it starts rocking. "

LOL You trying to put him in the water?

[bpettus1]

all about seat time you will get the feel shes a dream to drive once you got it

[SuzukiSS]

Thanks for the input guys. What could happen if I hit the rev limiter at wot? This hull is obviously fast so why did Triton discontinue this model?

[scottcr]

I have this boat. It is all about seat time. The boat once you learn to drive will not be a hand full. Once you get it down you can drive with one hand. I like the 4 blade Trophy 27 but its a little sluggish out of the whole. I think a 27 tempest is the best all around prop maybe even a 26 tempest. The best speed will be with the 27 Trophy. I have seen 83 GPS with a 250 pro XS. I don't think you will see those speeds with that Suzuki. I am not putting down your motor. I would put a 25 or 26 Fury on it and lower the motor to learn to drive this boat. The REV limiter is there for a reason. It is designed so you wont blow her up when over spinning your prop. I have a hard time believing you can turn a 30 pitch prop to the Rev limiter. You may have a bad tach. If you were driving this boat @ 78 MPH and running 6100 RPM fully loaded you already know how to drive it......