We tested the 2052 on the idyllicwaters of Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Itwas a warm, beautiful day, but thewater was ice-cold, thanks to runofffrom the nearby mountains.

The boat was tied along the docks atthe Coeur d’Alene Resort, which has a

(thankfully) small but effective no-wakezone. After just a few minutes, we werecruising on the lake’s clear waters.

put to workThe 2052 is 21 feet, 7 inches long

without trailer and exactly 25 feet long

getting down to businessTHE TROPHY 2052 WALKAROUND WASTES NO TIME GETTING YOU TO YOUR FINNED NEMESIS

W hen catching fish, do you envision yourself in someHemingway-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 hyperbolicdaydreams a reality.

BY TH E G O B OATI N G TEST TEAM with trailer. It has a beam of 8 feet, 1inch, and a deadrise of 19 degrees.

During our test, we had two adultson board and the fuel tank (85 gallons)was almost full. Our test boat was pow-ered by a 1.7L MerCruiser Alpha 1diesel stern drive (116 hp).

Initially, the boat tracked a bit to theleft, but an adjustment of the trim tabsseemed to help the situation. There wasno discernible list, but we could defi-nitely feel the 2052 lean into turns. Ourride was very dry.

Pushing the throttle forward, wewent from 0 to plane in 8 seconds. Theboat hit plane at approximately 3,500rpm, where it found a cruising speed of

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24 mph. Trophy rates the cruisingspeed of the 2052 as 25 mph, so wewere close.

The boat’s top speed is listed as 31.5mph, but we were able to hit 32.3 mphduring our test. At wide-open throttle,the tachometer topped out at 4,400 rpm.

At cruising speed, the craft drinksonly 4.4 gph — which means it gets anamazing 5.7 mpg. Even at top speed,the boat still gets 5.4 mpg.

ready when you areWhen it’s time to get down to busi-

ness, you’ll find plenty of fishing fea-tures to satisfy your needs. Forinstance, the two 64 quart fishwellswith drains will leave you plenty ofroom for your catch, so you can stayout on the water longer. The two fish-wells are also easy to clean, so youwon’t have to fuss with them whenyou get back to the dock.

The tournament-class baitwell hasrounded corners and a vortex pumpsystem that improves circulation andhas adjustable aeration. The twin-jetcirculation delivers clean water toboth the top and bottom of the 64quart tank, keeping your bait alivelonger — and there’s even an LEDlight to assist you when fishing atnight.

Four rod holders are located alongthe gunnels and the transom. Extra-high freeboard and coaming pads pro-vide a comfortable and safe surface forfighting or landing big fish.

check the layoutThe 2052’s interior isn’t as Spartan

as many of its competitors, but you’restill not going to go down below andthink you’re at a Ritz-Carlton. (Imaginesomething closer to a Days Inn — witha waterfront view.)

About all you’ll find below is a V-berth, which can be converted into aU-shaped dinette with pedestal tablewhen the filler cushion is removed.A portable head is hidden under-neath one of the settee’s starboardcushions.

The rest of the V-berth area hidesstowage space for other necessities,such as tackle, PFDs and foul-weathergear. No sportfisher is complete with-out rod storage, so you’ll find plenty ofspace for your “weapons of choice.”The cabin door can be locked for secu-rity and privacy.

proof is in the puddingThe team at Trophy is proud of

the 2052’s superior construction. Func-tion dictates form, so every detail hasbeen designed to improve the boat’s “fishability.”

The standard rod racks are linedwith smooth PVC tubes that areunlikely to snag your rod guides orscratch their delicate graphite shafts.PVC tubes are also used to protecthoses and wiring. Chase wires areincluded, which will come in handyif/when you decide to add moreelectronics.

All cleats and fasteners are stainlesssteel. Bow eyes and cleats are fastenedthrough backing plates with stainlesssteel lock nuts and oversized washers,for increased durability. The bow railsare also stainless steel — and custom-fitted to each hull.

There was no shuddering duringour test. The boat felt solid the entiretime.

The Monolithic Stringer Systemprovides much of that strength. Muchlike that of a heavy-duty truck frame,the system has extra-wide, deepshapes that are built in one unifiedpiece, for greater durability andstrength. The stringers and othercomponents are built into the boatwhile it is still in the mold, to ensurethe precise shape of the hull for opti-mal performance.

The one word you may havenoticed popping up repeatedly duringthis boat report is “durability.” Arugged sportfisher has to be able tostand up to the rough weather andangry seas that often accompany thequest for the ultimate catch, and TeamTrophy has made sure the 2052Walkaround is up to the task. go

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BU ILDER:

Trophy Sportfishing Boats, P.O. Box 9029,Everett, WA; (800) 544-6220www.trophyfishing.com

SPEC I F ICATIONS:

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 hpBASE PRICE $23,852PRICE AS TESTED $29,138

PERFORMANCE SPECS:

TOP SPEED 31.5 mphCRUISING SPEED 25 mphMPG @ 25 MPH CRUISE 5.7FUEL COST FOR 100 MILES $26.32 RANGE @ 25 MPH CRUISE 435 miles**based on a fuel price of $1.50 per gallon

ENG INE SPECS:

1.7L MerCruiser Alpha 1 diesel stern drivePROPSHAFT HORSEPOWER 116CYLINDERS Inline-4DISPLACEMENT 104 c.i.d.COMPRESSION RATIO 17.2:1MAX. ENGINE SPEED 4,400 rpmCARBURETION/FUEL INJECTION Direct-injected

STANDARD FEATURES:

Aluminum non-glare dash panel, molded fiber-glass footrest, 12v accessory outlet, stainlesssteel steering wheel, 1,000 gph manual andautomatic bilge pump, mildew- and slip-resist-ant vinyl floor, port and starboard stowagelockers, Sunbrella Bimini soft top with boot,locking cabin with cushioned berth.

OPTIONS:

Galvanized tandem-axle trailer with brakes;extended hardtop package with fiberglasshardtop, welded substructure, locking elec-tronics locker and full isinglass enclosure;hardtop with aft isinglass cruise curtain withglass front and side panels, swim step withladder, port sleeper seat, Sunbrella Biminienclosure, Canadian Coast Guard certification.

MPG5.7 GPH

5.5RANGE435

AT OPTIMUM CRUISING SPEED

3,500 RPM

4,400 RPMAT TOP SPEED

AT OPTIMUM CRUISING SPEED

24 MPH

31.5 MPHAT TOP SPEED

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