Triton TR20 Budget Bass Boat Restoration Project | Pt 1: Boat Overview
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- Опубліковано 15 січ 2022
- Heyo internet anglers! We have recently acquired a used bass boat, it is a 1999 Triton TR-20 with a 1998 Yamaha V-Max 200. We are going to go completely through this boat from bow to stern in what is effectively going to be a budget restoration project. While the old girl is in relatively good shape, it has seen some neglect over the years and we want to restore it back to 100%, and make a ton of improvements to turn it a tournament bass fishing battleship.
In this videos we're going to give you a general overview of the TR20, check the compression on the mighty old Yamaha VMAX 200, drop the oil from the lower unit, and discuss what we have on the "to do" list for this bass boat restoration project thus far.
Here are a few items we'll be tackling on this project:
- Full hull gel coat restoration: repair of many top cap stress cracks, lower hull chips, gouges, scratches, ect
- New wiring throughout
- Replace all fuel lines
- Replace all pumps (bilge and livewell)
- Replace/custom re-make lots of various trim
- Total service of the 98 Yamaha Vmax: rebuild carbs, new seal kit for lower unit, Chris Carson reeds and other goodies for the top end, Hydro Tec parts, ect
- Completely restore trailer: Sandblast and refinish, new hubs, new wiring, new lighting, new springs, ect
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What tips and suggestions do you have for us on this project?
Should always check compression before buying a used boat. Might look good on the outside but could be bad on the inside
Totally agree
Cool father, son project. Can't wait to see how it progresses thru your videos.
Thanks for checking it out!
Looking forward to watching the progress.
Thanks for the comment G, we’ll keep picking away at it!
Glad I found your channel!
Glad you found us too! Welcome to the journey lol
That was one of the first Tritons in Canada, a fella I knew bought it new in Hastings. It was fast as hell and great to fish out of.
No way! Would love to get in touch with that guy for sure
I have a 99 tr18. Has held up fairly well through the yrs. Spent a few NJ winters outdoors so there's quite a few stress cracks but otherwise looks good 20 yrs later
They certainly are well built compared to a lot of stuff out there today.
Really liked the video. Keep them up!
Thanks guys! My dad just wanted to pass on that he watches your videos religiously, and I do too. Can’t believe I wasn’t subbed already. Comments means a lot, thanks again!
@@FishingOntario whats cool is how your dad is sharing with you his knowledge like mine is with me! Super cool. Might have to get together one day.
Lol, he was JUST saying how good they would likely get along. Said he’d like to kicked back and have a drink while watching the young guys work😂Would love to get together some day.
@@FishingOntario is that a bridgeport in the back and a manual lathe?!?!?!
@@MealeyMarine lol, yessir! Kondia actually, and two Colchester Master2500 13x40 lathes. Projects for after the boat is done…. Maybe
That thing Is in pretty good condition for a project, the motor is everything as you probably already know, hopefully everything checks out with the motor.
It’s not bad for the year, and really, video kind of makes it look better than it is, but there is a whole mess of stuff wrong with the boat, more that we’ve found even since I recorded this. That’s the way it always goes
@@FishingOntario Right on, it will make a more interesting series if there is a lot of work to do. I wish I would've bought used but I had so many issues In the past that I bit the bullet and bought a ranger rt188. It's a nice boat but the payment isn't lol.
Badass boat! But yeah, the payment thing is exactly why we had to go with a budget-friendly used boat. We’ve gone through and refurbished/refitted a couple smaller boats now, so this one should be manageable. Hopefully we can keep the cost down, but the laundry list of “to do” items piles up quick.
Nice boat! I have a TR20 as well but it's a 2000 and has a 200 Mercury. Almost has the same color scheme as your's too. I'm late to the party but I'll be watching all these as I'm about to start fixing mine up.
I'm late to the party on replying, but just want to say thanks for watching! Did you manage to get your project started?
@@FishingOntario I started on it but lost it to a fire along with pretty much everything but my truck.
@@PaintballShyguy Yeah, we're in pretty much the same situation lol
@@FishingOntario No joke? That sucks man.
@@PaintballShyguy Yeah, just got busy fixing our other boat. I’m sure we’ll get the Triton finished over the winter this year
Almost the same package. Replaced the fuel pumps, prop seal, installed Led lights, bilge pumps.
Nice! Bet it runs great now
I know this video was uploaded awhile ago but most of the older bass boats the bilge has a float switch for an automatic pump out and then also wired to control manually by a switch. Actually newer boats are probably the same way. Not sure if you figured that out yet but best way to tell is pour a 5 gallon bucket of water down the cockpit drain hole and engage the float to see if it works. May need a little more than 5gallons
Great idea, but we are going to be replacing everything with brand new for peace of mind😎😎
Triton has their wiring schematics on their website. Looks like a nice project.
Nice! I will track that down. Thankyou
I have Exact same boat..02..225 xp pro..70 mph
Hell yeah!!👍
@FishingOntario,
Are those aftermarket windshield that you have in the Triton or have they been cut down? I need to get one like that for my 00 Tr21.
These are original as far as we know, check out C&O marine for replacements, maybe they will have what you’re looking for
I have a 2003 TR 20 Triton Citgo Bass Master Classic Bass Boat with a 225 Mercury Optimax On the lake yesterday and my steering went completely out, what has caused this ?
Could be a few things David, do you know if you have hydraulic steering on that boat?
Those are not factory seats, those are older aftermarket seats. The factory seats have a more squared off look
I agree as well! I'd like to get some newer style Triton seats and see if we can retrofit them. The new seats look badass
@@FishingOntario you should be able to make the fit on the seat pan that are on those boats, might have to make a bracket that raises them up higher if the sit to low in the boat. Should be an easy retrofit
Here’s hoping we can find a good deal on some local
Where are you guys located?
London, ON, Canada
@@FishingOntario ok thanks will keep you in mind
Nice! Whatever for though?
Is this your hobby or are you guys a professional shop?
Just a father and son with a crappy boat that needs fixing! Lol