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Discussion: Trinity Yachts 122' Sportfish "Mary P"

Discussion in 'Trinity Yacht' started by PropBet, Oct 17, 2011.

  1. PropBet

    PropBet Senior Member

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    Regarding the review of Trinity Yachts 122' Sportfish "Mary P"


    One of the things that I love about YachtForums is the outstanding reviews and stunning photography. They simple are the best. Big name glossy 5 color separation print mags hold nothing to YF's reviews.

    Carl and Company leave nothing short in the review of Trinity's 122' sportfish. While I'm (personally) not a fan of her exterior lines.... perhaps it's simply my lack of exposure to a 122' sportfish, I will say the interior is absolutely stunning. I'd gather she's literally breathtaking in person. The family style galley struck a nerve with me as it was, is, and perhaps always will be a modification we make. I absolutely love it. The living quarters are a delight. Interior decoration, even my Wife would enjoy for a "sport" themed boat.

    Once again YF Team, top notch work. In the middle of getting ready for FLIB's I can't imagine the schedule and hustle needed to juggle these tasks.

    I've gone through the review twice trying to find something I didn't like.
    What say you?

    Cheers-
  2. Old Phart

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    I dunno
  3. PropBet

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    Things pop into my head when writing in the form of segways, riddles or rhymes. Beach the Tide came to mind when illustrating the skeg was slightly lower than the props. It was a specific protocol in the build sheet and I was just using a play on words, as well as a thread on YF, to make the point.

    Good to see you guys actually read the reviews! :)
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    BTW, sorry we didn't have any engine room photos. Billy Smith provided a few that were likely taken with an iPhone and they weren't up to snuff. Here's a couple of them which I tried to brighten up in P-shop, but they were beyond bad. Billy, if you're reading this, think 4S! ;)

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  6. Moby

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    What about the cockpit?

    No info on the cockpit in a review about a sportfishing yacht!
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    I know, I know... we didn't have cockpit pics! However we did reference the following...

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    All I have to say about "Mary P" is wow! oh and well written.
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    I had to chuckle too about the "beach tide" comment. My father loves the Matthews boats, he has always had one, and is constantly boosting about her "keel and skeg" will keep her props off the rocks even when the captain was on them!:D


    "bad scotch,....... bad!

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    What's the deal with the "open concept" heads...? That's just kinda' weird. :confused:
  11. PropBet

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    Voyeurism of the Elite!
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    I was going to make a comment about that also... would it be that frosted glass - when you close the door, the glass frosts over?

    If not... very strange, and one would have to be confident in one's tackle :rolleyes:

    Far
  13. PropBet

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    I'd hazard a guess at one way mirrors. From the inside out, obviously.

    However.... from the review:
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    Yeah, the glass is see through until you turn the light switch on, then it instally frosts. It's neat and I've seen it used on a few land based restrooms and such.
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    Smile - You're on Candid Camera

    So, if upon boarding for inspection, you were presented with a Mini Maglite and told the light switch were broken...
  16. William Smith

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    I will try to take some good photos next time I am aboard and i will be buying a 4S shortly.
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    Can anyone tell me..why Yacht designers don't modify the stern of a fishing boat so that it can back down effectively without putting the deck awash. It seems to me..that a modified V at the stern might make the boat LOOK funny but operate more efficiently.
    Not sure it would be any advantage in a following sea.
    The Accelair 65 has taken the modern hullform and modified it for a performance gain
    When will someone do a radical rethink of the sportfish hullform?
    Is this traditional design where the evolution stops...time will tell I guess
  18. William Smith

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    This hull design was specifically designed to enhance backing down on a fish. It was one of the few hulls that was actually tank tested while going astern. The tank predicted that she should be able to do 10 knots astern before the water would come over the cockpit coamings, which has been verified after delivery. The transom has a slight "V" at centerline and the swimplatform transom slopes forward beneath the water. This design helps direct the water around and under the stern when backing down hard.
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    Somebody help me here, In a mag a while ago, there was an article about some builder (Florida panhandle?) that shaped her hull at the stern to back down and maneuver at some great speed. Think around the 45' to 50' area. They did loose SOME forward performance due to the hull design and some losses because they used smaller engines to lighten the weight in the stern. From what I remember, it she went half as fast backward as forward.
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    G and S Boats in Freeport, FL was building a boat with a rounded transom. The boat was still under construction and for sale, last I heard.