Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
JC Manufacturing NepToon 23 Fish TT 2010 vs JC Manufacturing TriToon 246 I/O 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The JC Manufacturing NepToon 23 Fish TT 2010 vs JC Manufacturing TriToon 246 I/O 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - JC Manufacturing NepToon 23 Fish TT 2010 at 23,0 ft versus JC Manufacturing TriToon 246 I/O 2006 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the JC Manufacturing TriToon 246 I/O 2006 tips the scales at 4 150 lbs - 1 950 lbs less than the JC Manufacturing NepToon 23 Fish TT 2010 at 2 200 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the JC Manufacturing TriToon 246 I/O 2006 has a 170-hp advantage over the JC Manufacturing NepToon 23 Fish TT 2010's 150-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the JC Manufacturing TriToon 246 I/O 2006 and its 320-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the JC Manufacturing NepToon 23 Fish TT 2010 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeJC Manufacturing
MakeJC Manufacturing
ModelNepToon 23 Fish TT
ModelTriToon 246 I/O
Model Year2010
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs. without engine
Weight - Detailless Engine: 4,150 lbs.
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg1882.41
Weight - lbs.2200
Weight - lbs.4150
Length [deck]8.5 x 23 ft.
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in. nosecone
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 x 24 in.
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.091 in.
Tube gauge.125 in.
Number of tubes3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max150 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,600 lbs. 2,650 lbs. without motor & gear
Maximum capacity3,850 lbs. less Engine and Gear: 2,750 lbs.