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Advice on Installing recessed foot tray/2001 triton tr186 #12225019 05/01/17 01:36 PM
Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 20 jg80 OP Outdoorsman
OP jg80 Outdoorsman Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 20	I have concerns about cutting the beam that runs lengthwise in the front of the boat. Will have to cut out some of it to make tray fit. Concerned about weakening structure of the boat. Any advice welcome.

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Re: Advice on Installing recessed foot tray/2001 triton tr186 [Re: jg80] #12225091 05/01/17 02:20 PM
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 7,737 texas GIG'EM AGGIES TFF Celebrity
GIG'EM AGGIES TFF Celebrity Joined: May 2014 Posts: 7,737 texas	I installed a recessed foot tray in my Skeeter ZX190 and had the same concerns. What I did was remove the plastic box that holds lure boxes ( or whatever ) so I could see what was underneath where I was going to cut the hole. Mine had 2 beams but were far enough apart to fit the tray between them. Not sure how yours is made but by removing that box you will be able to see any obstructions. There may also be some wiring that may be in the way. I used a jig saw to cut the hole but they wear out pretty quick. I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed. Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.

Re: Advice on Installing recessed foot tray/2001 triton tr186 [Re: jg80] #12225323 05/01/17 04:28 PM
Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 20 jg80 OP Outdoorsman
OP jg80 Outdoorsman Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 20	I have looked and it has one beam running right down the center where the tray would fit.

Re: Advice on Installing recessed foot tray/2001 triton tr186 [Re: jg80] #12226141 05/02/17 01:16 AM
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 7,737 texas GIG'EM AGGIES TFF Celebrity
GIG'EM AGGIES TFF Celebrity Joined: May 2014 Posts: 7,737 texas	You may need professional help with that one. A Triton dealer would be the one to call or you might ask the guys over at Classic Fiberglass in Sanger. Nice folks and know their business. I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed. Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.

Re: Advice on Installing recessed foot tray/2001 triton tr186 [Re: jg80] #12226207 05/02/17 01:43 AM
Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 144 Lewisville R Rowdy_Dogg Outdoorsman
Rowdy_Dogg Outdoorsman R Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 144 Lewisville	It's fine, I just cut it to the shape of the tray. I think the stupid drain hole lined up with it and I had to notch it out.

Re: Advice on Installing recessed foot tray/2001 triton tr186 [Re: jg80] #12226209 05/02/17 01:43 AM
Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 144 Lewisville R Rowdy_Dogg Outdoorsman
Rowdy_Dogg Outdoorsman R Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 144 Lewisville	Feels sold as a rock.

Re: Advice on Installing recessed foot tray/2001 triton tr186 [Re: jg80] #12226217 05/02/17 01:48 AM
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 786 magnolia texas kevine80 Pro Angler
kevine80 Pro Angler Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 786 magnolia texas	i think i would seek professional advice on that one --- sounds a little sketchy to me ---all the people that will tell you to do it uninformed will not be around when you fall through the deck --just saying !

Re: Advice on Installing recessed foot tray/2001 triton tr186 [Re: jg80] #12226284 05/02/17 02:16 AM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,484 fwfisher Extreme Angler
fwfisher Extreme Angler Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,484	Long ago I put one in a 2003 TR19 I had. I don't particularly remember anything too structural there but maybe the 186 is different. I know I could step in one spot a year or two later and it would make a little creak sound but it wasn't ever weak or bouncy. Recommend a sawzall, not a jigsaw to do it. Measure 48 times, cut once.

Re: Advice on Installing recessed foot tray/2001 triton tr186 [Re: Rowdy_Dogg] #12228166 05/03/17 03:33 AM
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 270 Seabrook, TX M Mike2718 Angler
Mike2718 Angler M Joined: May 2010 Posts: 270 Seabrook, TX	Originally Posted By: Rowdy_Dogg It's fine, I just cut it to the shape of the tray. I think the stupid drain hole lined up with it and I had to notch it out. I did the same thing on my old 2003 TR186. I made 2 templates out of pegboard type material. I made 1 for the outline and 1 for the side profile. I also had to notch the middle brace for the drain. I traced the profile outline with a sharpie & cut the middle brace. When the tray was installed, the bottom of the tray sat on top of the brace and was rock solid. I was weighing around 230 at the time and it didn't flex at all. I used the Comfort troll tray. I took the tray to Home Depot to color match some paint. I bought a small can so I could paint the screws to match the tray. Here are a few photos. I have more photos if you need them. Have a Blessed Day, Mike

Re: Advice on Installing recessed foot tray/2001 triton tr186 [Re: Mike2718] #12228205 05/03/17 04:41 AM
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 786 magnolia texas kevine80 Pro Angler
kevine80 Pro Angler Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 786 magnolia texas	Originally Posted By: Mike2718 Originally Posted By: Rowdy_Dogg It's fine, I just cut it to the shape of the tray. I think the stupid drain hole lined up with it and I had to notch it out. I did the same thing on my old 2003 TR186. I made 2 templates out of pegboard type material. I made 1 for the outline and 1 for the side profile. I also had to notch the middle brace for the drain. I traced the profile outline with a sharpie & cut the middle brace. When the tray was installed, the bottom of the tray sat on top of the brace and was rock solid. I was weighing around 230 at the time and it didn't flex at all. I used the Comfort troll tray. I took the tray to Home Depot to color match some paint. I bought a small can so I could paint the screws to match the tray. Here are a few photos. I have more photos if you need them. there you go ===now you kmow what yor dealing with !

Re: Advice on Installing recessed foot tray/2001 triton tr186 [Re: kevine80] #12228354 05/03/17 12:19 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,480 Rio Grande Valley L Lucky Al Extreme Angler
Lucky Al Extreme Angler L Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,480 Rio Grande Valley	I also have a 2003 TR186. I installed a TROLL-EZE recessed tray some time ago. I did not have a template, but it worked out fine. The only problem I had was installing the tray too far back, which resulted in my getting a leg cramp from flexing it so much all day. (I am 5'9") I later moved it as far forward as possible which solved my problem. I had to patch about 4" of the carpet behind it to cover up what was left exposed. Last edited by Lucky Al; 05/03/17 12:21 PM.

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