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Hans
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Hi folks-
I am seriously contemplating purchasing a 2012 195CC with the new Mercury 150 4S on it. I live in Washington state and would keep it moored in a boathouse on the Puget Sound. From there I would fish for the ling cod, salmon, halibut and dungeness crab that are within easy reach of the mooring. It would also see duty as a freshwater boat when I'd trailer it over the Cascade mountains to fish the large reservoirs in eastern Washington, or south to the mouth of the Columbia river to fish for the incoming salmon runs. I would also like to trailer further west and fish for the bottomfish and salmon off the coast, as well as eventually pick a day to make a run for the albacore tuna when they get within 20 miles or so.
I am hoping that during my 48 hour trial membership here I could solicit some opinions on the boat-
What is the experience of the board members in general regarding leaving the Roplene hulls in the saltwater for extended periods? Does it suffer from average or above-average marine growth? Is it easy enough to pressure wash off the growth or does the Roplene material allow it to really anchor in and make removal difficult?
What is the experience of the 195CC owners regarding fishability of this model? This is going to be primarily a fishing boat - I currently have a 27' Bayliner that, while the females like it due to its creature comforts, just doesn't see enough fishing use by me to justify its spot in the boathouse. I know the general consensus up here in the PNW is that a CC model is not desirable, but I started out fishing all weather in tiller boats so a little wind/rain isn't going to slow me down. Plus, with the optional canvas T-top enclosure it seems like there would be enough shelter to duck out of the worst of it. As an aside, how well does the boat work as a "cocktail cruiser" for two couples?
Is there anything else that the Triumph owners here would like to share with me to watch out for before I look at the boat again and/or sea trial it? Any issues that I should be aware of?
Thank you for your time, I hope to spend much more of mine on here in the near future.
Regards,
Hans
I am seriously contemplating purchasing a 2012 195CC with the new Mercury 150 4S on it. I live in Washington state and would keep it moored in a boathouse on the Puget Sound. From there I would fish for the ling cod, salmon, halibut and dungeness crab that are within easy reach of the mooring. It would also see duty as a freshwater boat when I'd trailer it over the Cascade mountains to fish the large reservoirs in eastern Washington, or south to the mouth of the Columbia river to fish for the incoming salmon runs. I would also like to trailer further west and fish for the bottomfish and salmon off the coast, as well as eventually pick a day to make a run for the albacore tuna when they get within 20 miles or so.
I am hoping that during my 48 hour trial membership here I could solicit some opinions on the boat-
What is the experience of the board members in general regarding leaving the Roplene hulls in the saltwater for extended periods? Does it suffer from average or above-average marine growth? Is it easy enough to pressure wash off the growth or does the Roplene material allow it to really anchor in and make removal difficult?
What is the experience of the 195CC owners regarding fishability of this model? This is going to be primarily a fishing boat - I currently have a 27' Bayliner that, while the females like it due to its creature comforts, just doesn't see enough fishing use by me to justify its spot in the boathouse. I know the general consensus up here in the PNW is that a CC model is not desirable, but I started out fishing all weather in tiller boats so a little wind/rain isn't going to slow me down. Plus, with the optional canvas T-top enclosure it seems like there would be enough shelter to duck out of the worst of it. As an aside, how well does the boat work as a "cocktail cruiser" for two couples?
Is there anything else that the Triumph owners here would like to share with me to watch out for before I look at the boat again and/or sea trial it? Any issues that I should be aware of?
Thank you for your time, I hope to spend much more of mine on here in the near future.
Regards,
Hans