Triton boats is sold

[I Heard]

Can anyone confirm the rumor that Triton was sold last week. I heard that Penske was the buyor.

[Capt. Doug Schreiber]

First, why don't you identify yourself? What is your e-mail address? Who is your source? This site is getting to be a site of miss information. Funny timing, right after the first boat and fishing shows of the year. I spoke to my Triton dealer this morning and knew nothing about the sale of Triton. If this was a reliable posting, why would you not id yourself? This site used to be a good place to get information about boats and motors, now I'm not to sure. It seems that there are too many people with axes to grid, or are so insecure in their choice of boat that need to spend their time speaking poorly of others. Too many of you hide behind the "net" and throw stones from a safe distance. I don't see the Triton people hacking away at other boat companies or Warrior or Champion or Yarcraft or any number of boat companies that tend to get beat up here on a regular basis. Too many of these posts, about these boats originate from people that are, lets say involved with another boat company. Why not just talk about your boat and the facts. Stick to comparing features and not what "I heard " crap. Here is another idea, GET A LIFE! If you are so insecure with the selection of boat that you have made, that you feel the need to bash another boat ( that you know nothing about ) or pass a rumor about another boat company ( that you know nothing about )stop and take a hard look within. I know my boat and thats the one I talk about. Why doesn't everybody else do the same. Thank you for your time, Doug Schreiber

[I Heard]

I don't think it was a slam at Triton or any thing like that.All I was looking for was if in fact it was true. There are alot of companies that sell everyday and get a chance to even grow bigger with expansion. I think you should read the simple post for info and not a shot at a company. I wonder how you read it any different. I was talking to one of their bass pro's that made the statement to me. So if it hit a nerve I'm sorry, Triton makes a very fine boat and will be around for along time. Earl Bentz is a very smart businessman and know's how to make it happen.

[Bret Beebe]

I suppose you should slam the update section on the mainpage of this site because it now has reported that lowrance sold to another company.Get a life!

[Bob]

Calm down a bit Capt. I own a Triton and sure did not take it that way. Winter blues. Bob

[sib]

lighten up capt crunch,
it was a legitimate question posted on the right place to get a fishing or boating question answered. the poster wasn't propagating a rumor, he or she was trying to get a rumor cleared up! guess who sounds insecure by their post? not i heard.

Why should someone leave their real name when they post a question if all they get is someone jumping down their throat? furthermore, i checked the user profiles and found no one even close to your name. if you're so concerned about who posts here, why haven't you registered?? as for email i try to avoid spam and am reluctant to give my address out, but people can click on my user profile if that somehow helps them decipher who is legitimate.

"go outside and play"
sib

[ETT]

In defense of Capt. Doug, who I do not know, but have much respect for, Triton has been slamed quite a bit and many Ranger owners, dealers or fishermen are more than happy to over-publisize any shortcoming, problems or situations they can to lower the publics opinion of Triton Boats.

I believe he has simply had it. If he overreacted to your post please realize yours was only a precieved "straw that broke the camels back".

I have also heard nothing of a buy out. And with the OMC situation I think he looked at it as an attempt to put Triton in the same boat.

There is no one perfect boat, or we'd all be driving it. Triton has made great strides in developing a functional multi-species boat. Ranger has had to adjust their warrantee to meet Triton's. Triton is produced in a newer plant with newer technologies, by a team with experience and expertise.

Every boat company has problems of one sort or another. How they deal with them is the real consideration.

My dealer sells both Triton and Ranger which gives them an insides view of the situation. I ran a Triton last year, but will probably be in a Ranger this year (because of the RCL @ Erie).

If you have questions as to a posters affiliatios, ask him. If he fails to reply, ignore the post. It can be about that simple.

This is too good a site to allow negativism, and *****in to run people off. Somebody say "Amen". I'm done.

[sib]

amen ETT, there it's said. as a sea nymph owner i hear alot of crap. people can say what they want it doesn't matter to me. i just know when i'm fishing, the ole nymph is still better than fishing from shore.

"go outside and play"
sib

[about time they sell a boat!]

Ha Ha ha just kidding!lol

[ddt]

Maybe a few days off would help======
Cap sounds like he's about to go over board.==ddt

[Al]

I hope ya'll don't work at the post office.

[SLIPKNOT]

Hey doug, what is your problem?!?! There is nothing wrong with that post. He was not bashing tritons or any boat! And why do you have a problem with a simple rumor he heard. A month ago there were lots of rumors about the omc deal. And look at omc now. I am not saying that is what is going to happen to triton, but let the man ask a question!! And one other thing, why does he have to identify himslef? Are you going to judge him by his name? If i were you i wouldn't have put my name on your post because you look like and idiot with the post that you made.

[Craig]

ETT, come on. Ranger owners are "Always willing to overpublicize any shortcomings, problems, or situations to lower public's opinion of Triton Boats"? That's a gross exageration. I watch a couple of different boards. I haven't seen that on the boards I read. Back that with some information and directions to where I can find this. I haven't seen it the other way either, at least not in any major way. Certainly not "Always".

I am a Ranger owner and have never slammed Triton. I think they're pretty darn good boats. Every Ranger owner I know would say the same thing.

[relax, Doug]

Trouble at home, Doug? Relax man, spring will come! :)

[ETT]

Craig, I guess I should have said "Some Ranger owners". I did not mean to imply all Ranger owners. As for the examples, I email you a few. Good luck and good fishing.

[me]

DOUG and ETT you run your mouth befor you read . He didn't say a bad word about Triton. Don't start complaning .

[ETT]

Please reread my message and you will see I was only trying to explain why Capt. Doug reacted. I am fully aware of the fact that he didn't say anything bad. You sir, are the pot calling the kettle black.

[Mark]

The fact is Lowrance is going to be sold sometime next week. I believe it is going to be a good thing, for everyone.

[Craig]

ETT, got your e-mail. Thank you very much. I also appreciate the clarification on the message board. You have to be a really decent guy.

I own a Ranger. I really like my boat. I would like to tell all you guys that I am without equal in intelligence and the possessor of the sum total of all wisdom in the universe. But that would be stretching the truth, at least slightly. I bought my Ranger because I got a deal on a boat that I thought fit my needs. It did. I'm happy. When I decided to buy Ranger's name, and reputation had something to do with it. Two years later I still think I made the right decision, for me.

What I can tell you about Tritons is that I've looked at a bunch of them at boat shows, and while visiting Hot Springs, Arkansas. Triton makes a superlative boat. I suppose somebody can find something wrong with them, I can't. They don't make a good boat for the money, they make a great boat period.

ETT reminded me of a story running the message boards about some Tritons being busted up pretty badly in a storm. I remember that story. My initial thought was "So what?" Give me a nasty storm, some mean waves, and a case of beer, some foolhardiness, and I can break any boat, and myself, in rather short order.

Anybody with enough smarts to earn the money to buy one of these mega bucks floating palaces ought to have enough brains to figure out what he wants and whether or not the boat is any good.
It's going to be a cold day in Hades when I tell one of my brothers they are stupid for buying a Triton or whatever. There are a lot of very excellent boats out there. Let's give each other credit for having enough sense to come in out of the rain.

ETT, if you're ever in Rockford, give me a yell. Got a cool one in the fridge.

[Chris Mcdonald]

i am new here but from reading this i would choose a triton over a ranger any day, not that rangers are bad but i like triton a little more. tho they are both very good boats as you all know.

[Golden]

That report about Lowrance was a "Press Release" from Lowrance, so it's substantiated by fact. It's not supported by hearsay or rumor.
Scott

[ETT]

Some goes for you. If the boys have it all drank, we'll just go get some more. Thank you kindly and sincerly for the reply.

[Craig]

Chris, choosing between Ranger and Triton is like choosing between Naomi Campbell and Pamela Anderson. They are both beautiful and top of the line. You can't go wrong. Take a close look at both, fish out of them both if you can. Weigh the evidence. Then decide.

[John Lennon]

Coo coo ka choob!

[mossboss]

I too have not visited the site as often as I used to because of all the so called expert iformation. To often I see just someone hammering another company or product because someone has had a bad deal with a product. When someone post a question, just give the information and leave all the crap off of here.

[Orion's Avatar]

I make any boat look and do good! :>}

[Yano]

Life's short, FISH HARD!

[Orion's Avatar]

Wow, that's a fast response!

[Jerry Johnson]

Hey Doug and Doc hope you guys are having fun in the snow,I know by now you probably have a little cabin fever.I want to apologize for the delay in returning your phone call.Today I saw some of the new aluminum boats from our new plant in Mississippi,also some of the our new saltwater boats.I would like to set the record straight that Triton Boats has not been sold and is not for sale,also we are currently developing new models in both fresh and saltwater.I hope to see you in future boat shows,and working them with you. sincerely Jerry Johnson Reg.Sales Mgr.Triton Boats.

[ETT]

Jerry, Glad to hear it. Hope to see you in Cleveland. Don't know if you know my handle or not. (I'm Jim Stedke) See you in a week or so.

[bob oh]

Look, anytime you have a discussion about something that is passionately held by someone - like a boat - you are going to get some "shoot-from-the hip" or heated comments. So what? That's part of a good give and take or debate. If you don't like the discussion, don't read it. ETT is usually a cool head and a fair guy, so if he gets a little riled once in a while, so what? Give him a minute to chill out and he'll sort it out and give you his honest opinion. If you don't like it, ignore it or give your opinion - that's what discussion is about.
It's really that simple = if you choose not to participate don't, but don't deny participation to others. Don't burn the book, I might want to read it!!!!!

Bob

[Stan]

Jerry are you at liberty to tell us anything about the new freshwater models that are forthcoming?