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2020 Barletta L25UC

With so many standard features, tons of space and comfort, and excellent construction, the L25UC is the luxurious choice.

The L25UC is often referred to as the “boat that started Barletta.” As such, it’s a showcase for the builder’s best features. These include not only amenities topside but also VIP construction below, vibration-isolating polyurethane rubber pads placed anywhere aluminum meets aluminum to deaden vibration and quiet the ride. It works. The L25UC felt solid and free of creaks and groans no matter what conditions we encountered or how hard we ran it.

Barletta L25UC running shot
A trio of 26-inch pontoons easily carried the load, offering stability both at rest and underway. Bill Doster

Barletta retains a pontoon’s traditional exterior fencing, but minimizes and sculpts its curves for a streamlined profile. At the bow, top rails slope for not only style but to give the captain a few more inches of forward visibility. Aft that, fencing disappears all together, opening up the back deck. Stainless-steel rails and stainless-steel tow bar rim the exterior. Safety chains close off port and starboard openings, or clip out of the way for unencumbered access to and from the water.

Barletta L25UC bow seating
In the bow, parallel 6-foot lounge seats invite passengers to socialize or just stretch out. Bill Doster

The L25UC combines a familiar pontoon layout forward with a modern take aft. In the bow, parallel 6-foot lounge seats invite passengers to socialize or just stretch out. At the helm, an upscale wheel features a leather-like wrap; aircraft-style toggles add a classy touch and twin analog-combo gauges keep tabs on speed and engine operation. Opposite the helm, a co-captain’s chair awaits that first mate. That leaves space for the Ultra Lounge to bring up the rear. A forward-facing couch that backs up to a sun pad on the back deck, the Ultra Lounge backrest can also pivot forward to create a rear-facing recliner, lower fully to form a generous 6-foot-6-inch by 5-foot sun pad, or with the aft cushions kicked up on hinged stands, fashion a forward-facing sun pad with reclined headrests.

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Barletta L25UC helm
At the helm, an upscale wheel features a leather-like wrap; aircraft-style toggles add a classy touch. Bill Doster

Our test boat was paired with a Mercury 400 Verado outboard, a powerful motor that pushed the craft rapidly onto plane, past 30 mph in 7.8 seconds and topped out at 48.9 mph while turning 6,300 rpm. Below deck, a trio of 26-inch pontoons easily carried the load, offering stability both at rest and underway, while banking smoothly into high-power turns at speed.

Barletta L25UC aft seating
The Ultra Lounge backrest can lower fully to form a generous 6-foot-6-inch by 5-foot sun pad. Bill Doster

High Points

⋅Standards include power Bimini top, woven flooring, raised helm and multiple USB ports.

⋅Premium Hertz Marine stereo with six speakers, subwoofer and 1500W amplifier.

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⋅Tube-Tow watersports cage incorporates fender storage.

Barletta L25UC performance data
Barletta L25UC Certified Test Results Boating Magazine

Specs

LOA: 27′6″

Beam: 8′6″

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Draft (max): 1′2″

Dry Weight: 3,793 lb.

Seat/Weight Capacity: 14/1,940 lb.

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Fuel Capacity: 48 gal. Price: $119,593

How We Tested

Engine: Mercury 400 Verado

Drive/Prop: Outboard/Mercury Enertia 14.7″ x 16″ 3-blade stainless steel

Gear Ratio: 1.75:1

Fuel Load: 18 gal.

Crew Weight: 385 lb.

More Information

Barletta Pontoon Boats – Bristol, Indiana; 574-825-8900; barlettapontoonboats.com

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