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Pedestal seats and a full windshield taller than my head when I sat at the helm provide awesome versatility in a variety of climates.
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It boasts exactly the sort of things you would expect from an up-market brand. What is less expected is this boat's running performance.
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Just 3.5 seconds to 20 mph and the normal planning speed of monohulls showed us that this boat was powered and propped for strong hole shots.
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It's made to get you down the lake without guzzling gas. At 15mph, we burned less than three gallons per hour, for a range of more than 100 miles.
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What we found in the tube design of our test boat made it truly unique. The RPT idea is to reduce the friction from the displacement of totally round tubes.
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There are some big features that show just as much boating experience, including the biggest of all: its aft deck arrangement.
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We wouldn't go looking for a tougher challenge, but any skepticism about running hard on the busy test lake, alertly, had been relieved.
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If it's bang for the buck you're after, take a closer look. Equipped with iBR, the GTX 155 can stop in about half the distance of a conventional watercraft.
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It was dusk by the time we made it to the stern, which would have been more appropriate if we'd had the goods to utilize the Corian-topped bar.
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We tested the ride of the V-bottom in rougher North Country walleye waters. The boat cleared through the wakes and remained easily in control.
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The length of the aft swim platform matches the reach of the propellers, protecting swimmers' shins when the boat is at anchor.
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The 2700 X-Treme lifts its bow and carves turns with far more agility than a traditional pontoon does. With the 300hp motor, we hit 50mph.
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This model benefits from the company's triple-log performance platform and from the expertise of its fish-boat division.
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The 1860 CC combines the simplicity and economy of a johnboat hull with the versatility of a center-console interior.
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When builders label a boat a "fish & ski" model, it means compromises have been made. G3 focuses attention on the V175's fishing potential.
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With a 90 hp Mercury four-stroke on the transom, the 240 delivered a reasonable 25 mph top end in our test.
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As an angler, I loved the two livewells, the additional 8-rod locker and the two huge dry lockers in the bow.
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As economical rides go, you won't find much better this side of electric power. You could cruise all afternoon at 10 mph (1.5 gph) on a 20-dollar bill.
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Superior construction, class-leading fit and finish, and onboard amenities are second to none. The 276 adds one more item: attention-getting style.
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With a Mercury Verado 275, digital throttle and shift, and hydraulic steering, the boat handled more easily than its 26-foot length would suggest.
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Powerful propulsion and over-the-top comfort make this Voyager extremely attractive for watersports and cruising.
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With its well-appointed interior and quiet four-stroke outboard, the Super 22 Cruise is all about pampering the passengers.
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The 211 Reata has what serious anglers want and pleases the sun-and-fun crowd just as well.
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The SVX is a creation that bridges the gap between luxury pontoon function and wake-boat attitude.
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The deep cockpit and high windshield protect passengers from cold and wind when the 220 is in motion.
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West Beach, Block Island. Estuary with lotsa' clamming possibilities at low tide.
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