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Trophy boats / American boats

Submitted by black gen on Sat, 2015-08-08 09:23

 I have a question regarding trophy boats/USA boats as a mate and I are looking into them 

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this one we have talked about, however never being aboard one and also not having a mate or known anyone who owns one there are a few unanswered questions

 

is the reason these yank boats have large fuel tanks because the use a heap of fuel or is it for range?

I've heard of some yank boats sitting ass heavy in the water creating really comfortable rides but they must be displacing a lot of water. Do trophy boats plane nicely or do they ride low in the back?

is there anything else generally that is strikingly different and should be noted from an Australian built aluminum jackman style hull to these larger USA type fiberglass boats as that's what we have had previously 

 

any help will be greatly appreciated 

 

cheers

 

jess

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Craig J

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I currently have a trophy 2302

Sat, 2015-08-08 10:35

It is a 2002 model which I prefer because they did not come with the new style Euro transom. They have big tanks for the range as your fuel economy would be based on your engine. The one I currently kitting out has a 200hp EFI merc

it pushes the boat along at 30 knots which is a bit under powered but it's not an issue for me.

in terms of fuel economy if you are not going to take it out everyday I would not be too concerned no boat is cheap to run really. If I change my motor out to a second hand 4 Stoke for say 15k I could buy a lot of petrol for that so the economics are not there. 

Trophys are popular boats here in WA and I have not heard anyone complain about the setups. The ride on my boat is good I can still drink a beer comfortably while underway pushing into the breeze I can't do that on my brothers Alum.

happy to answer any other questions you might have just PM me.

cheers

Craig

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Trophy pro

Sat, 2015-08-08 14:26
  1.  Hi, I have a Trophy Pro WA2052, brought new from Australian dealer, not personal import. With 1.7ltr turbo diesel which has 330litre fuel tank. Big tank is great especially when I was up north, could run from Dampier to monte bellows islands and back with fuel to spare this included running round the islands fishing etc, also handy during fishing comps where one tank did whole comp chasing billifish saved fueling everyday. If going out for a days fishing only usually run 1/2 a tank. Boat rides great handles most seas pretty good, no sore backs at end of day, had a Jackman designed alloy before trophy which was good but banged a bit in choppy water. Trophy very economical on fuel and very reliable with good room in bunk area, with a full tank of fuel and lots of gear on board they a bit bum heavey but trims tabs sore out ride very well. Agree with last comment from Craig re sitting having a beer, important after day on water! If you want any info glad to talk to you

The_Wanderer

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If you look at the US States

Mon, 2015-08-10 12:55

If you look at the US States where boating is big you will find long runs off sure coupled with big motors to get you there FAST. Henece the big tanks.