+go new design boat report 2pg

+go new design boat report 2pg
2/4/03
12:06 PM
Page 34
PERFORMANCE TEST
getting down to business
THE TROPHY 2052 WALKAROUND WASTES NO TIME GETTING YOU TO YOUR FINNED NEMESIS
W
BY T H E G O B OAT I N G T E S T T E A M
hen catching fish, do you envision yourself in some
Hemingway-esque fight against the forces of nature?
Armed with a rod and reel, you’re in mortal combat against
a beast from the depths.
If you’re that serious an angler, the new Trophy 2052 Walkaround was
built for you — and it has everything you need to make those hyperbolic
daydreams a reality.
We tested the 2052 on the idyllic
waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. It
was a warm, beautiful day, but the
water was ice-cold, thanks to runoff
from the nearby mountains.
The boat was tied along the docks at
the Coeur d’Alene Resort, which has a
(thankfully) small but effective no-wake
zone. After just a few minutes, we were
cruising on the lake’s clear waters.
put to work
The 2052 is 21 feet, 7 inches long
without trailer and exactly 25 feet long
with trailer. It has a beam of 8 feet, 1
inch, and a deadrise of 19 degrees.
During our test, we had two adults
on board and the fuel tank (85 gallons)
was almost full. Our test boat was powered by a 1.7L MerCruiser Alpha 1
diesel stern drive (116 hp).
Initially, the boat tracked a bit to the
left, but an adjustment of the trim tabs
seemed to help the situation. There was
no discernible list, but we could definitely feel the 2052 lean into turns. Our
ride was very dry.
Pushing the throttle forward, we
went from 0 to plane in 8 seconds. The
boat hit plane at approximately 3,500
rpm, where it found a cruising speed of
closeups
details - Thin straps hold a large cooler
in place under the port passenger seat. The
V-berth can be converted into a U-shaped
dinette with
pedestal table.
A Sunbrella
Bimini soft top
with boot is
standard.
34
GO BOATING | december 2002
+go new design boat report 2pg
2/4/03
24 mph. Trophy rates the cruising
speed of the 2052 as 25 mph, so we
were close.
The boat’s top speed is listed as 31.5
mph, but we were able to hit 32.3 mph
during our test. At wide-open throttle,
the tachometer topped out at 4,400 rpm.
At cruising speed, the craft drinks
only 4.4 gph — which means it gets an
amazing 5.7 mpg. Even at top speed,
the boat still gets 5.4 mpg.
ready when you are
When it’s time to get down to business, you’ll find plenty of fishing features to satisfy your needs. For
instance, the two 64 quart fishwells
with drains will leave you plenty of
room for your catch, so you can stay
out on the water longer. The two fishwells are also easy to clean, so you
won’t have to fuss with them when
you get back to the dock.
The tournament-class baitwell has
rounded corners and a vortex pump
system that improves circulation and
has adjustable aeration. The twin-jet
circulation delivers clean water to
both the top and bottom of the 64
quart tank, keeping your bait alive
longer — and there’s even an LED
light to assist you when fishing at
night.
Four rod holders are located along
the gunnels and the transom. Extrahigh freeboard and coaming pads provide a comfortable and safe surface for
fighting or landing big fish.
check the layout
The 2052’s interior isn’t as Spartan
as many of its competitors, but you’re
still not going to go down below and
think you’re at a Ritz-Carlton. (Imagine
something closer to a Days Inn — with
a waterfront view.)
12:07 PM
Page 35
About all you’ll find below is a Vberth, which can be converted into a
U-shaped dinette with pedestal table
when the filler cushion is removed.
A portable head is hidden underneath one of the settee’s starboard
cushions.
The rest of the V-berth area hides
stowage space for other necessities,
such as tackle, PFDs and foul-weather
gear. No sportfisher is complete without rod storage, so you’ll find plenty of
space for your “weapons of choice.”
The cabin door can be locked for security and privacy.
proof is in the pudding
The team at Trophy is proud of
the 2052’s superior construction. Function dictates form, so every detail has
been designed to improve the boat’s
“fishability.”
The standard rod racks are lined
with smooth PVC tubes that are
unlikely to snag your rod guides or
scratch their delicate graphite shafts.
PVC tubes are also used to protect
hoses and wiring. Chase wires are
included, which will come in handy
if/when you decide to add more
electronics.
All cleats and fasteners are stainless
steel. Bow eyes and cleats are fastened
through backing plates with stainless
steel lock nuts and oversized washers,
for increased durability. The bow rails
are also stainless steel — and customfitted to each hull.
There was no shuddering during
our test. The boat felt solid the entire
time.
The Monolithic Stringer System
provides much of that strength. Much
like that of a heavy-duty truck frame,
the system has extra-wide, deep
shapes that are built in one unified
piece, for greater durability and
strength. The stringers and other
components are built into the boat
while it is still in the mold, to ensure
the precise shape of the hull for optimal performance.
The one word you may have
noticed popping up repeatedly during
this boat report is “durability.” A
rugged sportfisher has to be able to
stand up to the rough weather and
angry seas that often accompany the
quest for the ultimate catch, and Team
Trophy has made sure the 2052
Walkaround is up to the task. go
Trophy Sportfishing Boats; (800) 5446220; www.trophyfishing.com. Circle reader service 15.
MORE INFO:
www.goboatingamerica.com
35
focus on Trophy 2052 Walkaround
B U I LD E R:
Trophy Sportfishing Boats, P.O. Box 9029,
Everett, WA; (800) 544-6220
www.trophyfishing.com
S P E C I F I CATI O N S:
LENGTH 21 ft., 7 in.
BEAM 8 ft., 1 in.
DRAFT (HULL) 1 ft., 5 in.
DRY WEIGHT (HULL) 3,500 lbs.
FUEL CAPACITY 85 gals.
MAXIMUM POWER 220 hp
BASE PRICE $23,852
PRICE AS TESTED $29,138
P E R F O R M A N C E S P E C S:
TOP SPEED 31.5 mph
CRUISING SPEED 25 mph
MPG @ 25 MPH CRUISE 5.7
FUEL COST FOR 100 MILES $26.32
RANGE @ 25 MPH CRUISE 435 miles
**based on a fuel price of $1.50 per gallon
E N G I N E S P E C S:
1.7L MerCruiser Alpha 1 diesel stern drive
PROPSHAFT HORSEPOWER 116
CYLINDERS Inline-4
DISPLACEMENT 104 c.i.d.
COMPRESSION RATIO 17.2:1
MAX. ENGINE SPEED 4,400 rpm
CARBURETION/FUEL INJECTION Direct-injected
STA N D A R D F E ATU R E S:
Aluminum non-glare dash panel, molded fiberglass footrest, 12v accessory outlet, stainless
steel steering wheel, 1,000 gph manual and
automatic bilge pump, mildew- and slip-resistant vinyl floor, port and starboard stowage
lockers, Sunbrella Bimini soft top with boot,
locking cabin with cushioned berth.
O PTI O N S:
Galvanized tandem-axle trailer with brakes;
extended hardtop package with fiberglass
hardtop, welded substructure, locking electronics locker and full isinglass enclosure;
hardtop with aft isinglass cruise curtain with
glass front and side panels, swim step with
ladder, port sleeper seat, Sunbrella Bimini
enclosure, Canadian Coast Guard certification.
24 MPH
3,500 RPM
31.5 MPH
4,400 RPM
AT OPTIMUM
CRUISING SPEED
AT OPTIMUM
CRUISING SPEED
AT TOP SPEED
5.7
MPG
AT TOP SPEED
5.5
GPH
435
RANGE