Triad V-Hull

**LaveyT** · 10-19-2001, 06:51 PM

This hull seems to run very well.Does anyone know what sort of technology is incorperated in this hull?I saw one at Jasper that seemed to run extremely well.It was about 21 feet or so and about the same size as my Lavey,full interior,nice gel coat.
WHAT MAKES IT SO FAST???????

**speedracer** · 10-19-2001, 07:10 PM

A big JOHNSON.

**Tony Brucato** · 10-19-2001, 07:36 PM

Wally Lamkin knows his stuff.
After watching Chuck Martini clean up in lake racer class @ 2000 lbs I was a believer!
John Tiger just bought one and has run 105 mph with a stock 280 Merc. That's hootin' for a family/ski boat!
If my wife ever lets me buy a new boat it will be on the top of my list.
I told her about all the money we'd save not havin' to fix my old boat all the time. She ain't buyin' it though.

**hydrostreamvulture1** · 10-20-2001, 02:41 PM

LOLOL TONY THATS FUNNY TRIADS R VERY NICE LOOKING BOATS I NEVER SEEN ONE IN ACTION BEFORE BUT I SEEN PICS...THEY JUMP OUT THE WATER WHEN THEY TAKE OFF AND LITERALLY FLY AT TOP END

**TRIADTRUE** · 10-20-2001, 10:31 PM

checkout this website & links:www.triadstv.com .I,ve gotta Triad V-21(21',3'')closed bow drag/ski totally awesome.jumps out of the water on take-off,even at a 33mph run to wot .Got BIG Johnson VENOM 109.8 gps,boat flys like a Cessna above 60.

**lloyd47** · 10-21-2001, 02:52 AM

Triadtrue I also have one, brand new '02' closed bow with stock promax 225 SS. Probably one of the priettiest boats ever done. Really trick. Only about 5 hours on it, I am selling mine - only because its too big [long] for my use and our small lake. But the workmanship is first class and the rigging and setup is very professional [ Gran Prix Int'l]. Only had it in the water four times, never finished a tank of gas! Have a gaffrig GPS, ran 93 with a Lab cleaver in middle of july [ not me driving]. If you compare the quality and fit and finish to many others there is no comparison unless you go to some of the west and east coast boats. The base white is so bright! Mine also has the carbon kevlar layup.

**LaveyT** · 10-21-2001, 06:34 AM

Loyd47,Do you still have your Triad?If so please E-Mail me,[email protected]

View Profile · 10-21-2001, 07:01 AM

Looks like it's the perfect apples to apples shootout!

**O/B-1** · 10-21-2001, 07:34 AM

Looks like somebody's boat shoppin!!!!

**Balzy** · 10-21-2001, 08:44 AM

I can't e-mail you from the board. We have a mutual friend at GPI. I realized who you are through the description of your boat and the fact that RP set it up. Heard a lot about you from him. RP's a good friend. I saw your motor on the stand at the shop before the boat showed up. This is a RP motor on this boat too. Put Nick Kaye and RP together to buy your Euro. He loves it. Just wanna chat and trade war stories. LOL [email protected] or click on the e-mail buttom on the bottom of this post.

**LaveyT** · 10-21-2001, 09:34 AM

This is all in the interest of research,Im not shoppin Brent.I was just wondering what was so special about this hull that an ol Fishin motor could kick everybodys butt so bad,even with a weight
disadvantage?Just some ol boy from Texas playin with his porting!

**fasteddie** · 10-21-2001, 10:21 PM

next summer.
I just picked one up a couple weeks ago.
You know, I think the has been a record season, even for me.
3 boats this year.
Call me so we can chat.
ED

**LaveyT** · 10-22-2001, 05:06 PM

I found out you were getting a Triad while at the Acuff motel! Eric said it is sweet!With the G-Force on it it should COOK!

Cp · 10-22-2001, 05:49 PM

...Hotboat sorta did this a few years back. I probably have the issue somewhere. A Grandsport and the Triad 21 in the same boat review issue with other 'rigs'. They both had 225 Promaxes and if memory serves, both ran the same speed, down to the last 0.1 mph. That always seemed more than a bit strange to me somehow. Cp

**gman** · 10-22-2001, 09:37 PM

I saw my first triad in 1994 at river race agusta,and have wanted one ever since,bought one 2 yrs. ago great ski boat,very well bulit and very fast.as for that ole fishing motor on c martini`s boat that aint no ordinary fishing motor!!and for as what makes them run like they do, call wally at triad powerboats he is da man in the know he can tell you why better than anyone. gman