Best Boats of 2007

We pick the 10 models that will most change the shape of boating this year and beyond. These boats rank as our "must-considers."

By Boating Staff

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BEST PREMIUM BOWRIDER

Doral Elite 235
African mahogany trim with Italian varnish and vinyl so supple you must examine it with a magnifying glass to prove it's not leather are just a couple of the most obvious clues that Doral has raised its game with its Elite series. For those in southern climes, Doral offers a cooler-to-the-touch off-white vinyl that is just as supple as the tanned buckskin interior that adds such a dashing look.

The 235 is a downsized version of the 275 introduced last year. Both models sport Volvo Penta power with DuoProp drives, and a full selection of gasoline and diesel Volvo Penta and MerCruiser engines is also available. A top speed of 49 mph with the fuel-injected 5.7-liter engine adds to the cache of a boat built like a luxury sport sedan.

Editors' Take
The mahogany wheel and trim crown the rich interior, making this one of our favorites.

Best of All
We have to give the nod to another well-designed helm with comfortable driving positions. And the gauge cluster looks great.

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