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Toerails around the cockpit are a nice touch. They're worth a lot as you lean over the gunwale to revive a tired sailfish, and they're good to brace against when the water is rough. Our boat had the optional hardtop ($5,000), worth the money in terms of shade and a place to mount electronics and rocket launchers. But a Bimini top comes standard. With twin 200 Fichts, the 2600 Vector lists for $91,970. Competitors? The Aquasport 27 goes for $93,045 with twin 225-hp Ficht Evinrudes.
LAST WORD. Built by fishermen for fishermen - even those who want to snooze.
LOA..........26'2"
Beam..........9'7"
Draft..........2'6"
Displacement (lbs., approx.) ..........6,950
Transom deadrise ..........23°
Bridge clearance ..........7'0"
Minimum cockpit depth.....2'4"
Max. cabin headroom.....6'4"
Fuel capacity (gal.) ..........236
Water capacity (gal.).....31
Price (w/o power) ..........$68,000
Price (w/test power) ..........$91,970
STANDARD POWER: None.
OPTIONAL POWER: Twin outboards to 450 hp total.
TEST BOAT POWER: Twin 200-hp Evinrude Ficht Ram V-6 outboards with 183 cid, 3.69" bore x 2.86" stroke, swinging 14 3/4" x 19" three-bladed ss props through 1.86:1 reductions.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT (major items): Welded aluminum bowrails; anchor roller and windlass; 38-gal. baitwell; Bimini top; trim tabs; hydraulic steering; fresh/raw-water washdown; galley with sink and butane stove; stand-up head with shower and sink; folding stern seat.
