tri hull ve toon

Sundancer320 · 09-14-2018, 11:45 PM

Just got the Cest 250 tri-toon with 250 hp Merc!....love it!

noreast · 09-15-2018, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundancer320

Just got the Cest 250 tri-toon with 250 hp Merc!....love it!

Which line? IE; Crest 2, Classic.

Sundancer320 · 09-16-2018, 08:21 AM

We have the crest 250 classic II, has the 250 hp Merc...smooth, quiet and power! Very nice handling... we sold our SeaRay 320 and happy we did it!

marcucci · 09-18-2018, 05:41 PM

I have a Premier 220 Tritoon with a 150HP. I've had water come over the front twice and both times were driver error. Once when we first got it while I was driving and once when my 12-year-old was driving. Both were before we learned how to drive the boat, being our first pontoon.

Both times we were going at a low speed and took a large wave straight on. Since then we've learned to not take waves head-on at a low speed. Idle is ok and at speed is okay but there is this magical zone, about 4 to 7 MPH for my boat, where the crest of a wave that is >14 inches (or the hight from waterline to the deck) makes it to the deck before the pontoons can lift the boat. We tube in the boat too so we're often in choppy conditions at idle and don't have problems at that speed unless the wave is huge, like Sophie C wake size right off it's stern.

Since we've learned how to take waves at that speed, even with a heavy front load, we don't seem to have a problem. At 20+ MPH it's the smoothest ride you'll get aside from a very deep V hull, even though the broads in rough water.

I've had people tell me that the tri-hulls "slap" the water in heavy waves but I have no personal experience with that.

SAMIAM · 09-19-2018, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by marcucci

I have a Premier 220 Tritoon with a 150HP. I've had water come over the front twice and both times were driver error. Once when we first got it while I was driving and once when my 12-year-old was driving. Both were before we learned how to drive the boat, being our first pontoon.

Both times we were going at a low speed and took a large wave straight on. Since then we've learned to not take waves head-on at a low speed. Idle is ok and at speed is okay but there is this magical zone, about 4 to 7 MPH for my boat, where the crest of a wave that is >14 inches (or the hight from waterline to the deck) makes it to the deck before the pontoons can lift the boat. We tube in the boat too so we're often in choppy conditions at idle and don't have problems at that speed unless the wave is huge, like Sophie C wake size right off it's stern.

Since we've learned how to take waves at that speed, even with a heavy front load, we don't seem to have a problem. At 20+ MPH it's the smoothest ride you'll get aside from a very deep V hull, even though the broads in rough water.

I've had people tell me that the tri-hulls "slap" the water in heavy waves but I have no personal experience with that.

We've encountered some 3 and 4 footers on the Intercoastal with our 24" Bennington and I always cross at a 45 degree angle .I've seen others bury the bow while crossing straight into a large swell.

TiltonBB · 09-20-2018, 07:33 AM

Many people forget to use motor trim to adjust the ride and lift the bow. This can make a big difference in the ride and the ability to lift over waves.

09-18-2018, 05:41 PM	#4
marcucci Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 78 Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	I have a Premier 220 Tritoon with a 150HP. I've had water come over the front twice and both times were driver error. Once when we first got it while I was driving and once when my 12-year-old was driving. Both were before we learned how to drive the boat, being our first pontoon. Both times we were going at a low speed and took a large wave straight on. Since then we've learned to not take waves head-on at a low speed. Idle is ok and at speed is okay but there is this magical zone, about 4 to 7 MPH for my boat, where the crest of a wave that is >14 inches (or the hight from waterline to the deck) makes it to the deck before the pontoons can lift the boat. We tube in the boat too so we're often in choppy conditions at idle and don't have problems at that speed unless the wave is huge, like Sophie C wake size right off it's stern. Since we've learned how to take waves at that speed, even with a heavy front load, we don't seem to have a problem. At 20+ MPH it's the smoothest ride you'll get aside from a very deep V hull, even though the broads in rough water. I've had people tell me that the tri-hulls "slap" the water in heavy waves but I have no personal experience with that. __________________ ----------- Boat #3: Premier Sunsation 220 Tritoon Boating on Winnipesaukee since 1989 Vacationing on Winnipesaukee since 1975

09-14-2018, 11:45 PM	#1
Sundancer320 Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 88 Thanks: 7 Thanked 34 Times in 17 Posts	Just got the Cest 250 tri-toon with 250 hp Merc!....love it!

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09-16-2018, 08:21 AM	#3
Sundancer320 Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 88 Thanks: 7 Thanked 34 Times in 17 Posts	We have the crest 250 classic II, has the 250 hp Merc...smooth, quiet and power! Very nice handling... we sold our SeaRay 320 and happy we did it!

09-20-2018, 07:33 AM	#6
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,059 Thanks: 726 Thanked 2,235 Times in 955 Posts	Many people forget to use motor trim to adjust the ride and lift the bow. This can make a big difference in the ride and the ability to lift over waves.