Triton 206 Allure (2019-)

Key Features

• All composite construction
• High capacity rear insulated livewell with divider
• Oversized rod lockers
• 1 front pedestal fishing seat location
• 2 folding aft jump seats

Test Results

Specifications

Length Overall	20' 6'' / 6.25 m
Beam	100'' <b> 2.54 m
Dry Weight	2,626 lbs. 1,191 kg
Tested Weight	3,688 lbs. 1,673 kg
Draft	N/A
Deadrise/Transom	N/A
Max Headroom	open
Bridge Clearance	N/A
Weight Capacity	990 lbs. 449 kg
Person Capacity	6
Fuel Capacity	57 gal. 216 L
Water Capacity	N/A
Total Weight	3,688 lbs. 1,673 kg

Acceleration Times & Conditions

Time to Plane	3.1 sec.
0 to 30	6.6 sec.
Ratio	N/A
Props	21p Tempest
Load	2 persons, 3/8 fuel, no water, 50 lbs. of gear
Climate	68 deg., 45 humid; wind: 10-15 mph; seas: light chop

Engine Options

Tested Engine	1 x 250-hp Mercury XL Pro XS
Std. Power	Not Available
Opt. Power	1 x 225-hp Evinrude G2 E225XH 1 x 250-hp Evinrude G2 E250XH 5 Mercury 4-stroke engines from 200-hp to 250-hp

Captain's Report

Contents of Report

• Mission
• Distinguishing Features
• Major Features
• Design
• Performance
• Handling
• Boat Inspection
• Bow
• Cockpit
• Helm
• Aft Deck
• Construction
• Warranty
• Trailer
• Optional Equipment to Consider
• Other Options
• Price
• Observations

Triton 206 Allure: Mission

The Triton 206 Allure is a versatile family boat with dedicated fishing features – casting decks, livewells, trolling motors, and rod storage standard. The fishing and performance heritage of Triton has the company focused on being “America’s favorite fishing boat.”

Triton 206 Allure: Distinguishing Features

• Drain plug mechanical remote

• “Dry chine” design

Triton 206 Allure: Major Features

• Seating for 6

• SeaStar hydraulic steering

• Trolling motor with foot pedal

• Rated for up to a 250-hp outboard

Triton 206 Allure: Design

The 206 Allure has a V-hull with Triton’s “dry chine” design that provides lift and deflects spray.

Triton 206 Allure: Performance

Triton says the majority of these models are sold with the Mercury 250 Pro XS outboard. Our test boat had the motor mounted on a 6” (15.2cm) jackplate and it was equipped with SeaStar hydraulic steering.

The 206 Allure measures 20’6” (6.2 m) long with an 8’4” (2.5 m) beam. Empty weight is listed at 2,626 lbs. (1,191 kg). With two people, 22.8 gallons (86 L) of fuel and test equipment on board, we had an estimated test weight of 3,688 pounds (1,673 kg).

Our test boat’s 250-hp Mercury four-stroke outboard motor spun a stainless-steel 14 5/8” x 21” (37.1 cm x 53.3 cm) Tempest three-blade. We wound it up to 5900 rpm, hitting a top speed of 59.0 mph (94.9 kph). Best cruise came at 3000 rpm where we saw 24.9 mph (40 kph) and a fuel burn of 6.0 gph (22.7), giving us 4.2 mpg (1.78 kpl) and a range of 214 statute miles (344.4 km), while holding 10 percent of the boat’s 57-gallon (216 L) fuel capacity in reserve.

Triton 206 Allure: Acceleration

In acceleration tests, the 206 Allure planed in 3.1 seconds and ran through 20 mph in 4.7 seconds and through 30 mph in 6.6 seconds. When we decelerated quickly, the water didn’t wash over the transom.

Triton 206 Allure: Acceleration Test

Time to plane: 3.1 seconds

Zero to 20 mph: 4.7 seconds

Zero to 30 mph: 6.6 seconds

Triton 206 Allure: Handling

The 206 Allure performs best when she’s running faster than 40 mph (64.3 kph) on her keel pad. When conditions call for slowing down or if the wife and kids just want to cruise, the reversed chine deflects the wake and spray. The solid ride comes courtesy of construction that adheres to ABYC guidelines.

In turns or when crossing wakes, the 206 Allure felt predictable and solid. She’s a fun, easy boat to drive.

Triton 206 Allure: Boat Inspection

Triton 206 Allure: Bow

Forward, the bow casting deck measures 6’9” (2.0 m) at its widest point and 4’7” (1.4 m) from the trolling motor foot pedal aft to the console.

The 206 Allure comes standard with the Minn Kota 112 trolling motor with iPilot station keeping. In the bow, there’s a tool rack with space for an optional fishfinder with up to a 12” (30.4 cm) screen.

To starboard are the navigation light and outboard motor trim switches.

In the starboard inwale, there is a courtesy light. On each side there are racks for rod butts aft and retractable bungees forward.

Bow storage includes a central locker with a hatch that opens on twin gas struts and has a reinforcing panel down the middle. The compartment has dedicated space for twelve 8’ (2.4 m) rods.

Outboard to starboard, just ahead of the console, is an aerated 10-gallon (38 L) baitwell with an open locker forward. The owner can opt for an insulated cooler. To port is another compartment. Both locker openings are 15” (38.1 cm) wide. The starboard side is 33” (83.8 cm) long while the port side is 47” (119.4 cm) long.

The 206 Allure comes standard with six 4” (10.2cm) pull-up cleats. We measured freeboard fore and aft at 26” (66.0 cm).

Triton 206 Allure: Cockpit

The cockpit measures 6’8” (2.03 m) wide and amidships depth is 2’ (60.9 cm). With the aft jump seats and four bucket seats, there’s space for six passengers abaft the windshield.

The snap-in carpet and stand-up fishing top are available options.

To port, the console has a locking glovebox up top and just outboard is a 12-volt plug. Below, there’s additional storage ahead of the companion’s footrest.

Outboard to port, there are forward racks and a bungee to secure four 12’ (3.7 m) rods and two 10’ (3.0 m) rods. Down low is an open tray with a drain, a cupholder, and a tool rack. The locker in the port gunwale has space for three rods and it locks. The storage compartment in the starboard gunwale has an elasticized net.

Triton 206 Allure: Helm

To starboard, the helm has an optional 10” (25.4cm) Lowrance fishfinder with space just below for a second one up to 12” (30.5cm). The steering wheel is on a fixed helm. Instruments include a speedometer with an integrated volt monitor up top to port. Down low are water pressure and trim gauges and to starboard is the tachometer with an integrated fuel gauge.

While we appreciate the craftsmanship behind the silver metalflake paint, it does create noticeable glare in the windshield in strong sunlight. For this reason, we would finish the console fronts and tops in flat black or gray.

The 206 Allure also comes with dedicated space for controls for an optional kicker motor. Below the throttle control is a draining storage tray.

Triton 206 Allure: Aft Deck

It’s a 15” (38.1 cm) step up to the aft casting deck, which is 6’11” (2.1 m) wide. At its narrowest in the center, it’s 15 ½” (39.4 cm) fore to aft and the sides measure 21” (53.3 cm) fore to aft.

Aft on each side, the swim platforms are 11” (27.9cm) fore to aft and 13” (33.0 cm) wide. The three-step reboarding ladder is to starboard. We would like to see a four-step version. The ladder can also be installed to port and an optional kicker motor can be installed on either side.

To keep owners from having to crawl underneath the motor to remove the drain plug, there’s a remote mechanical control for it in the aft deck.

Beneath the large center hatch in the aft casting deck is the 206 Allure’s 30-gallon (114 L) livewell. It has a removable divider, an 800-gph (3,028.3-lph) pump, two 800-gph (3,028.3-lph) aerator pumps and two 800-gph (3,028.3-lph) recirculation pumps. We’d like to see a gas strut or a tension hinge to hold the hatch open.

In turns or when crossing wakes, the 206 Allure felt predictable and solid. She’s a fun, easy boat to drive.

Triton 206 Allure: Construction

The Triton 206 Allure is all-composite (no wood) construction, hand laid in female molds with a tabbed-in stringer system. Flotation foam is added to conform to USCG regulations for upright and level flotation if swamped.

Triton 206 Allure: Warranty

The Triton 206 Allure comes with a limited lifetime hull warranty for the original owner and a 3-year warranty on most factory installed components.

Triton 206 Allure: Trailer

The 206 Allure comes on a tandem-axle steel trailer with Road Armor finish. The step ahead of the fender is finished in diamond plate and lights up. Up front, there’s a swing-away tongue and steps up to the bow. At the stern, the trailer comes with built-in transom straps.

The trailer comes with the following features:

• Aluminum diamond tread plate, front, and rear step pads

• Balanced radial tires

• Custom aluminum wheels

• Vault® hubs with 10-year limited warranty

• Disc brakes

• Ratchet trailer tie-downs

• Seven-pin trailer plug

• Spare aluminum wheel and radial tire

• Spare tire mount (underslung)

• Tandem axle

• TRITON® lighted step pads

• Channel steel frame

• Swing tongue

• LED Trailer tail and reverse lights

• Recessed and waterproof lighting

• Road Armor® protective finish

Triton 206 Allure: Optional Equipment to Consider

Family package ($2,287)

• Snap-in cockpit carpet

• Bow cushion set

• Ski-tow bar

• Stand-up top w/windshield connector curtain

Triton 206 Allure: Other Options

• Remote drain plug ($244)

• LED compartment light package ($85)

• Mercury Smartcraft gauges ($1,098)

• Canvas boat cover ($896)

• Custom colors ($793)

• Hydraulic pedestal base for helm chair ($329)

Triton 206 Allure: Price

The base price of the Triton 206 Allure is $55,965 which includes the trailer and Mercury 250 PRO XS 4-stroke outboard with SeaStar hydraulic steering.

Triton 206 Allure: Observations

The Triton 206 Allure epitomizes the fish and ski breed with a strong standard-equipment list favoring the fisherman but versatile enough for the whole family. The performance and ride will keep everyone onboard happy.