Sea Hunt Triton 212-underpowered?

[jkjnp]

The dealer (Inland Marine-Chepachet RI) says they regularly sell these boats with F115s and the Yamaha 115 is strong motor. He says at 3800 rpms the boat cruises at 28 knots (gps speed). I struggle to believe it. I know Yamaha makes great motors but...

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by jkjnp

The dealer (Inland Marine-Chepachet RI) says they regularly sell these boats with F115s and the Yamaha 115 is strong motor. He says at 3800 rpms the boat cruises at 28 knots (gps speed). I struggle to believe it. I know Yamaha makes great motors but...

That's BS 33 mph @ 3800 rpm with a 115 is BS. That would be real hard with the 150 me thinks

[jkjnp]

Originally Posted by JohnR

That's BS 33 mph @ 3800 rpm with a 115 is BS. That would be real hard with the 150 me thinks

I agree- Maybe he said mph instead of knots but I still think that bull.
Hopefully I'll be able to see during a trial--if we get that far.

[JohnR]

I looked and found the Yamaha / Sea Hunt performance bulletin on that (knew I had seen one) so you can check for yourself. Keep in mind they probably tweak these for the best possible results like days when the earth's gravitational pull is reduced to make the water less dense - stuff like that

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/p..._058-SHB-A.pdf

[Bigcat]

Get the biggest motor that the maufacture recommends,if not you wont be happy.

[taJon]

Originally Posted by Bigcat

Get the biggest motor that the maufacture recommends,if not you wont be happy.

agreed. you can never have too much power. its just not possible.

[fishsmith]

I heard the minimum hp you should put on a boat is no less than 85%the max hp the boat can handle.

[fish4striper]

Originally Posted by jkjnp

The dealer (Inland Marine-Chepachet RI) says they regularly sell these boats with F115s and the Yamaha 115 is strong motor. He says at 3800 rpms the boat cruises at 28 knots (gps speed). I struggle to believe it. I know Yamaha makes great motors but...

I talked to that guy at the show and heard that same story. They seemed to be doing more drinking thatn pitching their boats. I felt it was underpowered and thought also the sea hunt weight was light for a fiberglass boat. I decided to buy a key largo with a 150hp instead.

[JohnR]

Clammer has a 21 Seahunt with a Yammi 150 EFI - it is a well build, good riding, hull. And it can put up with ClammerExtremeMissions.

Clammer Extreme missions require a hull to remain in the water for 18 month INtervals, require integral underhull skid pads, levitation based degrounding capabilities, and a glassed in rock-magnet. The maintenance schedule is such that maintenance is optional. Said vessell has also vindicated itself with the Seal Team 19 3/4 Bluefish Eradication missions.

Seriously, it's a pretty good hull. You do notice the lightness on occasion when compared to an old Seacraft 20, but it is a lot drier too...

[jkjnp]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Clammer has a 21 Seahunt with a Yammi 150 EFI - it is a well build, good riding, hull. And it can put up with ClammerExtremeMissions.

Clammer Extreme missions require a hull to remain in the water for 18 month INtervals, require integral underhull skid pads, levitation based degrounding capabilities, and a glassed in rock-magnet. The maintenance schedule is such that maintenance is optional. Said vessell has also vindicated itself with the Seal Team 19 3/4 Bluefish Eradication missions.

Seriously, it's a pretty good hull. You do notice the lightness on occasion when compared to an old Seacraft 20, but it is a lot drier too...

Both Clammer and #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& highly recommend Sea Hunts- I put a lot of stock in that because I know how much time they spend on the water!

[Fishpart]

Originally Posted by jkjnp

The dealer (Inland Marine-Chepachet RI) says they regularly sell these boats with F115s and the Yamaha 115 is strong motor. He says at 3800 rpms the boat cruises at 28 knots (gps speed). I struggle to believe it. I know Yamaha makes great motors but...

That speed is on Watermans Lake... The boats seem to run a little faster in calm ponds. He could be talking MPH and not Knots..

Clam boat on Watermans reported 45 on the bay with two people 30-40 Knots flat out in ideal conditions.. It will handle some decent sized water.

[GBOUTDOORS]

I have the 2101 DC Seaswirl with a Yamaha 150 HPDI and get 40 in good seas 42 in flat seas. If it was a four banger I would go with 200 as you will not like the pickup even with a 150 four.


Hi John sorry I could not make the TFCTF night.:-(

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by GBOUTDOORS

I have the 2101 DC Seaswirl with a Yamaha 150 HPDI and get 40 in good seas 42 in flat seas. If it was a four banger I would go with 200 as you will not like the pickup even with a 150 four.


Hi John sorry I could not make the TFCTF night.:-(

Hi Greg - no problem. Was looking forward to seeing you but stink happens - hope all is well

[Elmo]

Sorry to say that I am with the rest of this crowd that believes a 115 would be underpowered. I fish with Moses regularly and he is always contemplating putting a 200 on his Sea Hunt 22. In general I believe dealers sell boats with the bare minimum engine in order to keep the price down.

["uffah!!"]

I have a 212 w/a with a 150hp and think my boat is underpowered.

[Van]

Absolutely underpowered.

Dealers do it to keep the cost down and sell the boat.
They'd love it if you repower in a couple of years.
There is more than just a 35 HP difference between a 115 and a 150. Two more cylinders for one.,

I agree with whoever here said get the most HP rated for the boat for the best performance.

My 20 walk came with a 150 and it was underpowered. Much better now, and I'm still not at the max allowable.

Good Luck