Well planned build, great content

@stevechiassonfishing5876

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wood Angling, it has definitely been a fun and worthwhile project. It will likely be my last boat so some tender loving care is a necessary ingredient for sure!

You did a beautiful job.

@stevechiassonfishing5876

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carl, a lot of time and effort but well worth it.

Very Nice Job! Do you happen to have any photos of the bow with no carpet? I have a broken seat pedestal base to replace and am not sure if it is the standard 7" x 7" threaded base. I peeled the carpet back about 3" and didn't see any screws. I may need to peel it back a little more.

@stevechiassonfishing5876

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry Phil I do not have any pictures. My carpet is still the original carpet. My marina did do a repair job on my bow pedestal base about 10 years ago.

I never removed my windshields when trailering, and now they have stress cracks everywhere. I don't trailer the boat with the cover on now unless the weather is really bad.

@stevechiassonfishing5876

3 жыл бұрын

I rarely use my cover either Ryan. Removing them eliminates any cause for concern. If in doubt, take them off.

Hello- do you leave the windshields on when you tarp it? I just bought used 2000 TR21 and the dealer instructed me to remove the windshields for travel.... which makes sense but also seems stupid.... thanks for your advice. PS I looked at the metal rings on the tarp rope and considered a dozen ways that they might be used, but thanks to you...I finished my amazon purchase of the rope ratchet before your video ended lol

@stevechiassonfishing5876

3 жыл бұрын

I always made it a habit of taking the windshields off as that is what was recommended to me also. However when I added the piece to the tarp it fit better and I have left the windshields on for the last few years without an issue. I asked this question a few years ago and Triton owners seemed to be 50/50 on this. The dealers will tell you this as the windshields are plastic and there is certainly potential for breakage. If I notice I am starting to get any damage then I will go back to taking them off. For now, they’re staying on. Hope this helps.

@stevechiassonfishing5876

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you got the bigger size of rope ratchet strap as they are stronger. I make it a habit of checking them when I stop, sometimes you have to tighten them up.

@philstover2422

2 жыл бұрын

Brian, I had to replace windshields because the previous owner trailered it with the tarp cover and windshields on. There were so many stress cracks, I couldn't see through them. :)

@stevechiassonfishing5876

2 жыл бұрын

There is definitely no risk of damaging windshields from tarp when you take them off. My windshields had lots of stress marks despite taking them off when using the tarp. I think that the age of the windshields is a factor in contributing to stress marks. Taking them off is certainly a better safe than sorry option. Leaving them on lately has been a convenience choice more than anything else. Knock on wood, so far, so good.

Do you have a link to that amp panel for your switches. My wood panel is rotted and it's near impossible to find

@stevechiassonfishing5876

2 жыл бұрын

Chad Ashmore, AMP, Ashmore Marine Products, on Facebook for sure and I believe he has a website as well.

do you have part number for the brace for your console unit? i know you said triton tool but im not sure who or where that it?

@stevechiassonfishing5876

2 жыл бұрын

Tritown Tool is in Cambridge, Ontario. It was a custom job specific to my boat. Jeff is the contact 519-658-4436.

How's the fuel economy with the efi? I've heard mixed reviews, but how many mpg do you think you get or how many miles on a tank

@stevechiassonfishing5876

2 жыл бұрын

I have an Optimax, not an EFI. Fuel economy is better on the Optimax than the EFI. To be honest, I really don’t know the mpg. I have a big tank, 54 gallons from what I remember so I can go long times between fuel ups. I know gas mileage isn’t great but it is what it is. Sorry I don’t have a more specific answer for you.

@benbutlerfishing

2 жыл бұрын

thanks man. I kinda figured the optimax would be better anyways. I found 2 tr-21s and one had an optimax and the other an efi. Both similar in upgrades.

@stevechiassonfishing5876

2 жыл бұрын

Go Optimax

I just bought a 2002 tr21 do you know where to find replacement parts and or upgraded part?

@stevechiassonfishing5876

2 жыл бұрын

C and O Marine has the best selection. For dash and bow panels, AMP (Ashmore Marine Products), Chad Ashmore on Facebook.

What ladder do you have on the back of the boat? Can you post a picture of it too . Wanting to add one to my 2001 triton tr21

@stevechiassonfishing5876

Жыл бұрын

It was original from Triton. I have sold the boat so I can’t take a picture of the boat, sorry.

What is the red tape on your Ultrex and mega 360 for?

@stevechiassonfishing5876

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shaun, I forgot to mention that in video. When I am raising the trolling motor to fish shallower, the red tape marks allow me to keep the proper spacing between the prop and the M360 spinning transducer. If I simply raised the trolling motor it would hit and damage the transducer. The M360 needs to be pointed in the proper direction as well. I have slots in the tape that align with the bracket so I know it’s always pointed in the proper direction. If you send me some contact information I will send you a picture of the slots in tape I am referring to.

@timeonthewater4340

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevechiassonfishing5876 thanks Steve! Now you need a troll jacket for those cables on your trolling motor. I ordered a neoprene cable management from Amazon instead for like $20 and it’s the exact same!! Good deal

@stevechiassonfishing5876

3 жыл бұрын

I have seen those they are definitely cool. I edited my first reply to say send contact information and I will send you a picture of the tape slots aligning with slot in Ultrex bracket. I wasn’t sure if you saw it after editing. The tape takes the guesswork out especially if you are in a tournament or somewhere you have to adapt quickly.

What’s the Facebook page called? Enjoyed the video! I have a 03 tr19 and inspired me to do some upgrades on mine.

@stevechiassonfishing5876

11 ай бұрын

The video is available on my KZread channel Steve Chiasson Fishing.

7:03 7:04 I just bought a 2006 Triton and the same issue with the cover. I am in the US so it’s not an option to use the same vendor that you did. Is there a template available to I can use to add that triangle over the trolling motor?

@stevechiassonfishing5876

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I have sold the Triton with the cover so I can’t get a template or measurements. From the video, you can get an overall perspective of the size of the triangle insert piece of material.

@user-ew3mf4sz4i

Жыл бұрын

@@stevechiassonfishing5876 thanks.. how about the wedge under the trolling motor. Where did you get that?

@stevechiassonfishing5876

Жыл бұрын

We made the wedge using HDMW board. Chad Ashmore at AMP Ashmore Marine Products makes a wedge for sale. It definitely helped with the sonar readings.

Nice job!!! How did you attach the ultrex? I’m trying to put one on mine but I’m having trouble with clearance. Which boots did you use?

@stevechiassonfishing5876

Ай бұрын

Not sure what you mean by boots?

@stevechiassonfishing5876

Ай бұрын

Bolts?

@stevechiassonfishing5876

Ай бұрын

If you’re referring to bolts, I did use different lengths to accommodate available space.

@christophermoore4715

Ай бұрын

Also, what shaft length did you go with?

@stevechiassonfishing5876

Ай бұрын

52” shaft, I fish bigger lakes for Smallmouth and the longer shaft keeps the trolling motor in the water when the waves get bigger.

How much would a boat like that cost , if u don’t mind me asking

@stevechiassonfishing5876

2 жыл бұрын

I live in Canada so pricing is more expensive here due to the Canadian dollar. Unfortunately, new boats are well over $100 000 so it made more sense to me do a makeover on my 2000 Triton.

No need to pull windshields I don’t on mine

@stevechiassonfishing5876

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, so far so good on mine.