Tritoons are great way to have fun in the Sun. It is well suited for those boat owners who intend to take more people with them in their pontoon boat activities, have faster ride and watersports activities consistently. They have great buoyancy due to the additional structural support from the third tube. This make them work well enough in rough waters. So if you are out in the rough waters, sea and bays for longer time, then investing in tri-toon is never a waste of your money. With the extra structural support you could also go for larger horsepower engine. In this article some of the best tritons for the money spent.
What is a Tritoon?
Tritoons have three tubes that comprise the boat’s hull. The difference is obvious even at a glance.
Tritoon vs. Pontoons
Tritoons have three tubes that make up their hull, while pontoon boats have 2 tubes. This makes the tritons to distribute weight more evenly on the water. They are also capable of handling more horsepower as a result. There is potential increase in achievable speeds with tritoons. When compared to pontoons, tritons offer more stability. Both pontoons and tritons can be used for cruising, fishing and watersport activities. You can also take them to small and big water bodies. However, with tritons, it can be difficult to steer especially in tight spaces. Larger storage and transport requirements are also needed for tritons. Tritoons have certain advantages over pontoon boats. However, all this comes at the expense of cost. Tritoons are costlier compared to pontoon boats.
Best Tritoon for the money
Let us see some of the best pontoon boats which can serve well as tritoons.
Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 RF XP3
PARTY BARGE 22 RF XP3 is a recreational pontoon for you to have summer fun. It has three 26” logs with lifting strakes to take your fun faster. The internal bracing provides additional strength. It also has factory installed underpinning offering improved performance. The three tube pontoon boat can handle up to 200 horsepower. This extra power is great for cruising and pulling a tuber. With the rear facing lounge you have the perfect spot for lying back and enjoying all the watersports action happening in the water. With the other couches and high back swiveling helm bucket seat, you can have all day lounging. With 11person capacity, you can invite more peoples for enjoying the outing. With the STOW MORE seat storage system gives the space for storing all your gears. The triton features a movable table which can be set up at the L-lounge or bow lounges and features drink holders. With the Bluetooth capable stereo you can have the music to enjoy all the fun.
There is the 10′ Bimini top (has storage pockets) with push-button stow and deploy, LED courtesy lights & protective boot. There are the LED courtesy lights and port and starboard LED navigation lights. The console has deluxe soft touch sport steering wheel. There is also the tinted removable windscreen. There are also drink holders. The triton has woven 16-ozmarine grade flooring throughout. There is port wheelchair-access gate. The rear boarding platform has 4 step folding boarding ladder with grab rails.
With the XP3 performance package, lifting strakes are added on the on inboard side of outer logs and both sides of center tube. The nose cone and motor pod wave deflectors offer a drier ride. With Mercury 4 Stroke 150L motor, the triton can hit speeds of 31-40 mph. The Tritoon with 150L four stroke motor is priced at $47, 995 and with 200L four stroke motor at $51, 775.
Specifications
Length 24′ 2”
Deck Length 22′ 1”
Deck Width 8′ 6”
Max. Recommended HP 200 HP
Fuel Capacity 52 gal.
Pontoon Log Diameter 26”
Max. Person Capacity 11 person
Build Your Own Sun Tracker PARTY BARGE 22 RF XP3
Harris Cruiser 230 CW
With the classic Cruiser, you can have several options. You can cruise, have entertainment with your friends and also set to your ideal fishing spot. The Cruiser can take you anywhere. Built with value in mind, the Cruiser includes ultra soft and extremely durable vinyl upholstery. The standard version comes with a center walk through layout. There are several other layouts available. There is a reclining helm chair and standard charging station. The tritoon has standard 10 inch Bimini with 12′ Bimini Upgrade. There is changing room with curtain. There is depth gauge. The triton also comes with an extended swim platform. There is 4 step stainless steel ladder and courtesy lighting. You get ski tow bar. The Cruiser comes with a Mercury 150 HP 4 stroke engine. You can personalize your pontoon for watersports or fishing. The optional performance packages make it easy to control the tritoon on rough water. Level1 performance package adds partial 25 ” diameter center tube and partial aluminum underskin to reduce drag. With Level 2 performance package, you can have full-length tube with integrated motor pod which strengthens the construction. This allows for increased horsepower capacities up to300 HP. Fuel tank capacity increases to 37 gallons. A ski tow bar is also included. Prices start at $43,397.
Specifications
Length 23′ 5”
Deck Width 8′ 6”
Max. Recommended HP 300 HP
Fuel Capacity 37 gal.
Pontoon Log Diameter 25”
Build & Price Harris Cruiser 230
Max. Person Capacity 13 person
Bennington 23 SSR
With the Quad Bench configuration there is increased storage, seating capacity, and lounge space. It comes with a port gate midship. There are 4 chaise lounges, captain and co captain chairs. There are stern radius benches. There is the Base Furniture with Simtex Vinyl Upholstery. It features Black Rectangular-Shaped Table and Stainless Steel Rimmed Cupholders. The console has polished steering wheel and all in one Kicker Stereo System. The triton features Bennington Deluxe Flush mount speakers. They also feature bamboo vinyl flooring. With the performance packages, you can have improved performance with the addition of center tubes up to (200 HP). The Express Tube Package can give you modified center tubes with lifting strakes. With the Sports Performance System, you could have three full length pontoons with lifting strakes on the center pontoon and fuel tank capacity of 32 gallon. Prices start at$44,000.
Specifications
Length 23′ 11.5”
Deck Length: 22′ 4”
Deck Width 8′ 6”
Max. Recommended HP 200 HP
Fuel Capacity 24 gal.
Max. Person Capacity 12 person
Build & Price Bennington 23 SSR
Crest Classic LX 240 SLSC
With the Crest Classic LX, you can invite everyone in your crew and create unforgettable pontoon memories with all day fun in the Sun. Being customizable from bow to stern, the Classic LX can make you and your crew sit back and relax while living it up. They feature telescoping 4 step stainless steel ladder. There are full height panels. The flooring is fully of Seagrass so you do not have to worry about heating problems. There is the Classic LX Fish Package. You can also have the optional ski tow bar. There is the standard stereo system with Bluetooth. The triton pontoon boat has vinyl furniture. With the SLSC layout, there is a swing back lounge chair on the stern and there are also dual captain’s chairs. So you can run the show, relax and never miss anything. With the CPT Standard Package, you could have the third 25”tube with lifting strakes (maximum 150 HP). The fuel tank capacity rises to 48 Gallon. With the CPT DLX Package (max 250 HP), you also get dual battery switch and boxes with tie downs. Prices start at $ 42, 851.
Specifications
Length 21′ 4”
Deck Width 8′ 6”
Max. Recommended HP 150 HP
Fuel Capacity 28gal.
Max. Person Capacity 10 person
Design My Crest Classic LX 240 SLSC
Godfrey Sweetwater 2086 BF
Sweetwater pontoons offer you with life changing experience that too at a fantastic value. They are filled with the quality features. With alluring amenities, the pontoon boats are action packed and affordable. They are perfect for any family who wants to spend time together on the water. The Sweetwater Cruise and Fish range makes you always ready for your pontoon adventure. You can fish or simply cruise. Sweetwater 2086 BF comes with bow fish seats outside of the playpen. There is a convenient stern gate. The model offers optimal seating for the whole family. With the centered mounting location and angled sides you get ample work space. They also have the aerated livewell, integrated tackle storage and rod storage box. There are also rod holders and cup holders throughout the boat.
The Godfrey pontoons offer many Performance Packages for giving you the ultimate triton experience. The Sport Tube adds a third tube with lifting strakes so that you can have a higher ride with more stability and weight support. With GTP Triple Tube Technology with oversized lifting strakes, you can have even more higher speeds with more horsepower and weight capacities (45 gal fuel capacity). With iMPACT+ Triple Tube and oversized lifting strakes, you can have two 27″ outer tubes with a 29″ center tube for that ultimate pontoon performance (61 gallon fuel capacity). Prices start at $50,000.
Specifications
Length 20′ 11″
Deck Length: 19′
Deck Width 8′ 6”
Max. Recommended HP 200 HP
Fuel Capacity 30 gal.
Max. Person Capacity 14 person
Build & Price Sweetwater 2086 BF
Avalon Catalina Funship (Double Decker)
The Catalina Funship comes with a spacious upper deck and a water slide, a spacious upper deck area. This great midsized double-decker pontoon boat is great for cruising and sliding. With the twin 27” pontoons and high performance fins it runs smoothly to your favorite mid-lake sliding area. There is fiberglass helmstand, courtesy light on the helmstand and Fusion Stereo. It comes with Baystar Hydraulic Tilt Steering. In the interior, there I full Riptide Vinyl Flooring. Lounge arms have storage. There are the movable cup holders. There is a kidney shaped table with cup holders. They have rear stainless steel telescoping ladder.
With the 27″Waveglider Package, you can convert the double decker pontoon into a tritoon and have triple the fun! You can have maximum weight and wave handling with maximum speed and performance and maximum HP. You can have 58 gallon built in fuel tank, 6 lifting fins, ski tow bar and more with this package. You can have SeaStar Hydraulic Steering. Prices start at$57, 219.
Build Your Catalina Cruise Funship
Specifications
Length 25′ 5″
Deck Length: 25′ 3″
Deck Width 8′ 6”
Max. Recommended HP 150 HP
Fuel Capacity 32 gal.
Max. Person Capacity 12 person
Sylvan Mirage 8520 Cruise
Sylvan is known for its premium quality and innovative designs. The Sylvan Mirage 8520 cruise is the big brother of the Sylvan Mirage 820. They are loaded with the same great value. The standard option comes with additional deck width and larger pontoon logs. This is of great advantage for the larger families who likes to spend most of their time boating on the bigger and rougher waters. This will also suit those looking for larger motor packages. They come with Bimini Top and Jensen Stereo with Bluetooth Speakers. There is high back helm chair. The Sylvan Mirage 8520 Cruise comes with Rotocast Furniture Bases. They offer mood lighting. There is an upgraded steering wheel. They have full length of Sea Weave Grey Flooring. There is also an upgraded stainless steel ladder.
You can select the additional tubes for improved performance in terms of horsepower, speed and stability. With the PTS Performance Package, you can have two full length outer tubes and an additional reduced length center tube. Thos offers high horsepower and lifting performance with fuel efficiency at an affordable price. SPX Package gives you a more buoyant ride with better and smooth handling. Prices start at $47, 942.
Specifications
Length 20′ 10″
Deck Width 8′ 6”
Max. Recommended HP 200 HP
Fuel Capacity 21 gal.
Pontoon Log Diameter 25”
Max. Person Capacity 10 person
