Opinions or experience with Triumph boats (or Roplene material)
 

I am in the market for a small runabout or fishing boat and am *almost* sold
on a Whaler. I looked at a boat today called a Triumph. It is made by
Genmar and is constructed out of polyethylene (trade name Roplene).
Although it does not look as nice as fiberglass (it has sort of a matte
finish) it seems very durable and appears to be a good material for boat
construction. Anyone familiar with it or with Triumph boats in general?

The website of the parent company is http://www.genmar.com

The site of the brand is http://www.triumphboats.com

Thanks in advance -

Ed

I have a little 12' Logic (previous company name for Triumph) and have
been on one of the newer 21' center consoles.

Very sturdy boats - the construction is solid.

One drawback is that it is very soft when drilled into, so for you to
make any modifications, you have to use special materials available
from the company to get anything to stick.

It's been the perfect little boat to teach my wife to drive a boat.
Pilings BEWARE!!

Mike.

I have a little 12' Logic (previous company name for Triumph) and have
been on one of the newer 21' center consoles.

Very sturdy boats - the construction is solid.

One drawback is that it is very soft when drilled into, so for you to
make any modifications, you have to use special materials available
from the company to get anything to stick.

It's been the perfect little boat to teach my wife to drive a boat.
Pilings BEWARE!!

Mike.