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2002 Triumph 190 Photos
2002 Triumph 190 Test Details
| Category | Center Console |
| Length | 18ft 6in / 5.49 m |
| Beam | 8 ft 1in |
| Fuel Capacity | 148 L |
| Weight | 1,700 lbs |
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2002 Triumph 190 Description
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Triumph is a new name in the marine marketplace, but has actually been
an important player for several years as Logic Boats. Midway through
last year, the company changed its name.
Triumph offers a number of models ranging from a 12-foot rigid hull tender to a 21-foot centre console. This year, I had the opportunity, at Triumphs new model roll-out in Florida, to test the 190 Bay. Like all Triumphs, the 190 Bay has a very distinctive finish as a result of its durable Roplene construction. Roplene is a patented dual-wall system made by roto-molding marine-grade polyethylene.
There are three major differences between polyethylene and fibreglass. First its about five times stronger than fibreglass. Secondly, it wont fade or blister; most importantly the Roplene hull is naturally buoyant so it wont sink. In fact, while a Triumph boat isnt the only brand that can be sawn in two and still float, it is the only one that can be welded back together again.
The centre console 190 Bay was laid out much the same as most fishing boats of this size, with its raised bow casting platform containing two large in-floor storage areas, with a moulded cushioned seat facing the helm. In front of the helm facing forward is a cushioned seat on top of the large livewell.
On each side of the console there are three rod-holders. The instrument panel contains two multi-functional Yamaha instrument gauges, with tachometer, fuel, speed, battery, temperature and trim. Below the gauge area is a large built-in glove box. The drivers seat is wide enough for two people and has a reversible backrest, allowing you to sit facing the rear of the boat when stationary.
Built into the floor, running most of the length of the boat on each side of the centre console, are screwed-down access hatches. There are fold-down cushioned seats at the rear of the boat on each side that convert to a non-skid casting area. The 190 Bay comes with an add-on swim platform with ladder.
As I left the harbour for a test run the weather was ideal, with little wind. Anxious to see how fast the boat would go with the Yamaha 130, I immediately opened up the throttle, reaching a top speed of 43 mph at 5,700 rpm. I put the boat through a number of turns both severe and easy, at top speed and at 30 mph which I felt was a nice cruising speed. The boat responded immediately and smoothly as the eight-foot beam carved through the water.
In acceleration tests, the boat went from a dead stop to 20 mph in 4.5 seconds and zero to 30 mph in 7.71 seconds.
As the charts show, the sound levels are typical of a Yamaha outboard. The meter read only 82 dbA at a cruising speed of 27 mph and 4,000 rpm.
With its performance and unique hull features, the Triumph 190 Bay should make an excellent all-round fishing boat.
2002 Triumph 190 Test Specifications
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Test boat engine:
Yamaha 130, 2.596-litre (105.5-cid), 130-hp
oil-injected two-stroke carbureted gasoline outboard.
Acceleration
mph/sec
0-20/4.5 0-4/13.2 0-30/7.7
Top Speed (RADAR)
rpm mph
5,700 43
Cruising Speed (RADAR)
rpm mph
3,500 18
Sound Levels at Cruise (3,000 rpm)
helm aft cockpit
82 dbA 87 dbA
Sound Levels at Top Speed
helm aft cockpit
88 dbA 96 dbA
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