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The birth of a Triton
Follow along as we explore the Triton plant in Arkansas and watch as a 21HP is made by hand.
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A mold containing the hull of a Triton 21HP is wheeled to the paint room. This is the top side of the bottom of the boat. 1/30
When the hull is taped off, itâs ready for paint. 2/30
This is the bottom of the top cap. Yes, even this part gets paint. As you can read on the mold, itâs a Triton 21HP. 3/30
The hull is ready for fiberglass to be shot onto it. 4/30
The hull receives a few coats of paint then a member of the Triton team looks to apply more fiberglass for extra support. 5/30
After the hull is painted and the bulk of the fiberglass is shot onto the hull, team members apply more glass to peripheral areas or thin spots. 6/30
This employee sprays glue onto strips of fiberglass. 7/30
This worker sprays the majority of the âglass onto the hull. 8/30
More details are addressed. 9/30
A robot cuts the compartments out of the hull. 10/30
Foam is added to the cavity to improve flotation and solidify the hull. 11/30
Tritonâs Adam Adkisson shows the transom, which is made of space-age material thatâs proprietary to Triton. It’s exceptionally strong. 12/30
The fuel tank goes in the center of the 21HP for proper balance. 13/30
Here, the top cap is almost ready to be applied to the hull. 14/30
The top cap is on and the carpeted sections are being installed. 15/30
Hereâs a look at another Triton taking shape. 16/30
Here, a Triton employee installs hardware such as hinges and box lids. 17/30
The steering column and electronics are next. 18/30
When you order a Triton, almost everything is up for customization from electronics, the trolling motor, chargers and more. When your boat is begun, every option is pulled from the store room and kept on a cart that travels with your boat in every step of the process to ensure that what you ordered is on your boat. 19/30
Every hull is floated before construction goes any further. If leaks are found, theyâre addressed. 20/30
An employee sews the seat fabric together. 21/30
Hereâs the cowling of a Mercury destined to power a Triton. 22/30
A Triton team member readies the outboard by affixing fuel lines and other connections. 23/30
The boat is just about ready for the outboard. 24/30
Getting close! 25/30
Now itâs time to add the trolling motor. 26/30
Adkisson shows off the innards of a new Triton seat thatâs made to absorb a lot of shock. 27/30
Like many manufacturers, Triton allows owners to pick many color options on their boat. Hereâs a custom yellow-and-grey scheme. 28/30
This Tritonâs ready to hit the road to the dealer. 29/30
Hereâs another one, sealed up to protect it from road debris. 30/30