"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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I was hired by a dealer to give some instruction to one of his
customers who purchased a brandy new Triton 351CC Center Console.

Powered by three 225 Merc Verados, I have to admit that I was very
impressed by the boat. The Verados not so much.

I have come to expect that a center console is a center console is a
center console - they are all pretty much set up the same way, same
concepts in storage, etc. The designers at Triton have done a good
job with the 351CC. Storage isn't at a premium with a decent amount
of rod racks along the interior and the T-top/Leaning post allows for
more than one fisherman could ever use. The console has plenty of
room for electronics and the step down is like a small room.

On take off, there is plenty of bow lift. I was surprised at the view
over the top of the console on take off - you have a good idea of
what's in front. It's not exactly flat on take off, but the lift off
is quick providing good visibility.

I was not impressed with the Verados, but that may just be by
comparison to the E-TEC. To me, they seemed boggy and unresponsive. I
kept my mouth closed however - the proud owner was impressed so I
guess that's all that counts.

We practiced on some docks, did a few high speed runs, trolled around
a little and generally the owner was very pleased with his new
acquisition. I let him handle the boat the whole way as I set up his
electronics, then resetting everything to factory default and had him
run through it several times.

All in all, a fun day - I really like doing this kind of thing.

It's fun.


Sounds like a nice time. Did they pass out any free samples?

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