My 40mph TriToon build
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Re: My TriToon build
Thanks Woody
Right now I only have a 24 gallon tank under the sun deck. I want to put a 50 gallon tank inside the center tube to free up some space, but I dont think that will happen this year. Its almost 80 outside right now here in Wisconsin and I have the itch to get on the water ASAP
Right now I only have a 24 gallon tank under the sun deck. I want to put a 50 gallon tank inside the center tube to free up some space, but I dont think that will happen this year. Its almost 80 outside right now here in Wisconsin and I have the itch to get on the water ASAP
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1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig
Re: My TriToon build
JonCBrand wrote:.....I have the itch to get on the water ASAP
Me too, and we would have today, but the wife had a prior engagement. Maybe next week.


2019 Veranda 22 RFL 250SHO
Usually somewhere on the TN River
Usually somewhere on the TN River
Re: My TriToon build
I picked up the tube this morning. Just need to make a stop at Fastenal to pick up a bunch of stainless hardware then its time to hang the tube.
The fab shop ended up building the tube with a small door on the top to access the transom bolts. Once the jack plate is installed I will put a small
bead of silicone arround the edge of the plate to seal it.



The fab shop ended up building the tube with a small door on the top to access the transom bolts. Once the jack plate is installed I will put a small
bead of silicone arround the edge of the plate to seal it.



What's Next?
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig
Re: My TriToon build
Tube is hung under the boat and just doing some final fastening, next step mount the transom jack and motor.






What's Next?
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig
Re: My TriToon build
Can't wait to see what kind of difference this will make on your boat. I'm wanting to do the same to mine just haven't talked the wife into it yet!!!
Ryan, Martha, Ana and Nathan Toler.
(SOLD)1992 24' monark sun spa 240 1996 (rebuilt) Johnson 112
2014 South Bay chassis (IN THE WORKS)
2006 dodge ram quad cab
Crosby Texas
(SOLD)1992 24' monark sun spa 240 1996 (rebuilt) Johnson 112
2014 South Bay chassis (IN THE WORKS)
2006 dodge ram quad cab
Crosby Texas
Re: My TriToon build
I decided to get an early start this morning. I hung the jack plate using silicone at every layer of bolt washer nut......
Next I hung the motor it fits nicely, only problem is the hyd steering cylinder hits the back of the center log when trimmed out.
Im either going to get a bigger set back jack plate or set the motor higher. If I set the motor higher it will hit my sun deck and I really dont feel like modifying that.


Next I hung the motor it fits nicely, only problem is the hyd steering cylinder hits the back of the center log when trimmed out.
Im either going to get a bigger set back jack plate or set the motor higher. If I set the motor higher it will hit my sun deck and I really dont feel like modifying that.


What's Next?
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig
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Re: My TriToon build
"MOOOOM" Jon has a lift he's " cheaten " no fair I'm tellen! "MOOOOM"
Re: My TriToon build
After an hour of putzing and moving things arround my only option is to get a 8" jack plate. I found a guy local that has a used one on Craigslist, just waiting for him to send pictures.
What's Next?
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig
Re: My TriToon build
So Ive ended up with a 10" set back jack plate. The motor plate now sits just behind the the outer tubes. The steering cylinder is now high enough to clear the top of the center tube. Steering hoses and assorted fittings came in yesterday. I also went to the local prop shop and traded in my 14.5x22 (3 blade) Raker prop for a 14.5x17 4 blade solas. Since I do alot of river runs, I decided to go with an aluminum prop to avoid last years accident. All that's left now is to route the hoses and bleed the steering system. If everything goes well tonight, I should be on the water Saturday afternoon to give it a good shakedown and start testing out some setups.
What's Next?
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig
Re: My TriToon build
Okay, I've got a question...
Why didn't you just set the center log back about 10-12 inches? This would basically have done nothing detremental to the boats performance, and may have actually helped performance, as the rear would have more lift. Plus, it would have saved you some coin by not having to purchase another/bigger jack plate.
Just a thought.
Why didn't you just set the center log back about 10-12 inches? This would basically have done nothing detremental to the boats performance, and may have actually helped performance, as the rear would have more lift. Plus, it would have saved you some coin by not having to purchase another/bigger jack plate.
Just a thought.

"Nauti Weasel"
2005 Beachcomber Islander 26
2005 Beachcomber Islander 26
Re: My TriToon build
From what I have seen with two tube boats, the tubes throw water off to the sides, and would throw water right at the center tube if set back behind the outers.
I just got back from the first run on the lake, its 50 degrees, raining and about 4-5"chop.
40.2mph on GPS @ 5100rpm I have another 400 rpm to pick up so I'm going to the prop shop tomorrow morn to see if they have a slightly different one to try, 38.8 with a headwind.
It was too cold to tinker with motor height, hoping for better weather tomorrow.
So far I am very happy with the upgrades
I just got back from the first run on the lake, its 50 degrees, raining and about 4-5"chop.
40.2mph on GPS @ 5100rpm I have another 400 rpm to pick up so I'm going to the prop shop tomorrow morn to see if they have a slightly different one to try, 38.8 with a headwind.
It was too cold to tinker with motor height, hoping for better weather tomorrow.
So far I am very happy with the upgrades
What's Next?
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig
Re: My 40mph TriToon build
Wow!!!!!! That's some awesome #'s I bet on a calm day it will really move... What kinda speed did you get with your old 135 and 2 logs?
Ryan, Martha, Ana and Nathan Toler.
(SOLD)1992 24' monark sun spa 240 1996 (rebuilt) Johnson 112
2014 South Bay chassis (IN THE WORKS)
2006 dodge ram quad cab
Crosby Texas
(SOLD)1992 24' monark sun spa 240 1996 (rebuilt) Johnson 112
2014 South Bay chassis (IN THE WORKS)
2006 dodge ram quad cab
Crosby Texas
Re: My 40mph TriToon build
With the 135hp and two logs I was at 26mph
What's Next?
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig
Re: My 40mph TriToon build
I bet you had a huge smile on your face when you seen the gps at 40, that's awesome!!!!!!I'd love to do that to mine, with my setup I'm running 23 with load and I've got 27 by myself in perfect conditions....I'd like to see some pics with it in the water...keep em coming
Ryan, Martha, Ana and Nathan Toler.
(SOLD)1992 24' monark sun spa 240 1996 (rebuilt) Johnson 112
2014 South Bay chassis (IN THE WORKS)
2006 dodge ram quad cab
Crosby Texas
(SOLD)1992 24' monark sun spa 240 1996 (rebuilt) Johnson 112
2014 South Bay chassis (IN THE WORKS)
2006 dodge ram quad cab
Crosby Texas
Re: My 40mph TriToon build
Just got back from the lake again. I was able to watch the motor while at WOT and noticed that the deck is taking beating from the water. I want to get some underskinning on the deck this week, then do some more testing.
At WOT the front 8-10 feet of the tubes are out of the water.
I will try to get some pics when I get out with another boat.
At WOT the front 8-10 feet of the tubes are out of the water.
I will try to get some pics when I get out with another boat.
Last edited by JonCBrand on Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:13 pm, edited 1 time in total.
What's Next?
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig