2023 Barletta Lusso 25 Meridian Lounge

A solid ride and plentiful amenities.

Barletta’s Lusso 25 Meridian Lounge features standard triple 26-inch tubes, patented dual-stage lifting strakes, and Wave Tamer spray rails on the outsides to keep riders dry. A full underbelly skin runs from bow to stern. It delivers commanding performance with Mercury’s V-8 300 Verado: 46 mph top speed, and zero-to-30 mph acceleration in just 6.3 seconds. The exterior features a contrasting matte black and white perimeter enclosure with heavy-duty top rails. Inside, soft-touch pillow-top Argento Grey vinyl with diamond stitching and charcoal accents awaits. The bow seating features facing curved lounges with cubbies for storage, Yeti-ready oversize cup holders with RGB lighting, deep toe-kick seat bases underneath, and an automotive-style subwoofer hidden under the seats. A standard anchor locker fits in the center tube, directly behind the bow entry door. An integrated trash receptacle fits in the starboard side just before the console. A top-level Audison sound system provides awesome audio for the entire craft. Underfoot, find a standard ski locker, with a new built-in lockable storage drawer hidden beneath the deck. The helm console is raised 4 inches off the deck for better visibility and features huge legroom recess, a tilt wheel, electric-assist hydraulic steering, electronic analog gauges, plus a Simrad 7-inch touchscreen multifunction display. Overhead, the 10-foot-long power Bimini top is standard. 

Barletta Lusso 25 Meridian Lounge running
The 25 Meridian Lounge serves up a dry, comfortable ride. Bill Doster

The Meridian lounges sit to the port and starboard sides of the boat. The port side reverses and reclines into a full lounge couch with a pop-up armrest. This creates an aft lounge pit for four, keeping everyone together but with their own full-length lounger, with the capability to lie facing forward or aft. A center-mounted removable cocktail table folds in half to make it easier to walk by. The stern is protected by stainless-steel gates for those who want to lie facing aft while underway. Notably, the aft deck is pre-tapped to mount the wonderfully functional Lillipad boarding ladder and also has pre-tapped “ghost mounts” for a diving board or even more amenities. With its pet-friendly Doggie Dock View boarding doors and integrated dog dish, that crowd can easily include your canine friends too.

Barletta Lusso 25 Meridian Lounge helm
The helm is equipped with a Simrad 7-inch touchscreen multifunction display. Bill Doster

High Points

  • Doggie Dock View boarding doors give pets a great view.
  • Hideaway dog food and water dishes integrated into the helm. 
  • VIP system vibration isolation rubber pads reduce vibration, squeaking and rattling.
Barletta Lusso 25 Meridian Lounge bow seating
The bow seating features facing curved lounges. Bill Doster

How We Tested

Barletta Lusso 25 Meridian Lounge cockpit seating
The port side lounge reverses and reclines into a full lounge couch with a pop-up armrest. Bill Doster
  • Engine: Mercury Verado V-8 FourStroke 300 hp
  • Drive/Prop: Mercury Enertia Eco 16″ x 17″ 3-blade stainless steel
  • Gear Ratio: 1.85:1 Fuel Load: 38 gal. Crew Weight: 250 lb.
Barletta Lusso 25 Meridian Lounge performance data
Barletta Lusso 25 Meridian Lounge Certified Test Results

Pricing and Specs

Price:$169,296
LOA:27’6″
Beam:8’6″
Draft:NA
Dry Weight:3,793 lb.
Seat/Weight Capacity:14/2,992 lb.
Fuel Capacity:48 gal.

Barletta Boat Company – Bristol, Indiana; 574-825-8900; barlettapontoonboats.com