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Fun,
Tough, & Dependable (21-1)
By Steve Fennell
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Heavy-duty construction, comfortable cockpits and
plenty of power rank these entries as the ideal choice
for cottage boaters.
Edgewater 205 EX
 Classic
styling, a cockpit offering 66 square feet of space
and rock-solid construction are a few of the highlights
that qualify Edgewater’s 205 EX as a practical
cottage boat. Like every model in the company’s
stable, the 205 is built with an all-composite construction
process that includes multiple layers of hand-laid
woven roving fibreglass, along with a one-piece Permagrid
stringer system glassed in as the structural backbone.
In addition, the hull sides and decks are cored with
Divinicell while the transoms feature high-density
Penske Extreme core, reinforced with layers of 3610
multi-axial fiberglass. After learning this, it should
come as no surprise that the 205’s hull is stamped
with a limited, lifetime structural hull warranty.
What’s more is its freeboard of 28 inches for
added security while underway. The power rating is
225 hp, which makes it a suitable contender for water
sports or exciting cruises. It’s also designed
for fishing, and sports many standards including a
recirculating 20-gallon baitwell, aft cockpit bolsters,
four stainless steel gunwale-mounted rod holders,
and rod storage boxes. Other appointments include
two drink holders, a bow anchor locker with drain
and cockpit courtesy lights. There are also a few
options worth considering such as the tackle box,
six-gallon freshwater system and swim platform with
boarding ladder.
For more information visit www.ewboats.com.
Specification
LOA: 20’6”/6.8 m
Beam: 8’6”/2.6 m
Draft: 20”/51 cm
Approx. Boat Weight: 2,800 lbs/1271 kg
Fuel Capacity: 90 gal/342 L
Maximum Power: 225 hp
Price: NA
For more information on pricing contact Pride Marine
Group, Bracebridge, Ontario (705) 645-9151.
Seaswirl 1851 DC O/B
 This
outboard-powered dual console is ready to please family
boaters. For starters, the 1851 has a maximum power
rating of 175 horses that can easily handle a variety
of water sports such as skiing or tubing and its loaded
with features to accommodate extended cruises or fishing.
The seating layout includes a small U-shaped seating
arrangement in the bow (with storage below the cushions),
two adjustable, swivel, foul-weather buckets at the
helm and companion console, plus two jump seats aft.
Users can opt for the filler cushions to create a
small lounging area in the bow. A casting chair is
also available. All upholstery is 30-ounce, marine-grade
vinyl to withstand the harsh marine environment. The
helm highlights full instrumentation, a compass and
plenty of dash space to add a series of electronics.
At the companion console is a large dash to easily
lay charts, and boasts a large icebox to store drinks
or snacks. In the fishing department, the 1851 has
an aerated live/bait well with high-speed hook up,
a bait station, coaming pads plus fish lockers with
drains. On the options list, users may want to consider
the trolling motor mount, Sunbrella bow and cockpit
cover, hydraulic trim tabs, Clarion stereo with four
speakers and tilt steering.
For more information visit www.seaswirl.com.
Specification
LOA: 18’6”/5.64 m
Beam: 90”/2.29 m
Deadrise: 20 degrees
Approx. Boat Weight
(w/std engine): 2,550 lbs/1,157 kg
Fuel Capacity: 62 gal/235 L
Maximum Power: 175 hp
Base Price: $35,787 (US)
w/Evinrude E-TEC 175 hp
For more information contact Seaswirl Boats (541)
546-5011. (Page Top)
Grady-White seafarer
226
 One
ride in Grady-White’s 226 Seafarer and there
may be no looking back. Quality starts with an impressive
construction process that boasts 100 percent hand-laid
fibreglass construction to offer a thicker laminate
and uniform thickness, while structural integrity
is also provided by a precision-cut stringer system.
The hull is even glassed when it’s still in
the mould, to retain a precise shape for outstanding
durability and stiffness. To add more strength, Grady-White
inserts sprayed-in foam between the stringers, which
also offers a solid, and quiet ride. To increase cruising
enjoyment, the 226 has a pair of cushioned aft seats,
helm and companion pedestal chairs, a port aft-facing
seat. There’s a cushion on the starboard fishbox
for more seating while at the anchor or dock. Its
long list of fishing appointments include a bait rigging
area, 190-quart insulated fish box and a divided insulated
compartment offering 80-quart and 40-quart sections
with an overboard drain. Four rod holders and tackle
drawers are included. In the power department, the
266 is ready to rip with a maximum power rating of
225 horses. Another model from Grady-White that’s
worth checking out is the Tournament 225, a 22-footer
with a series of features such as an expansive, self-bailing
cockpit complete with a fold-away bench aft, deluxe
helm and companion chairs forward and more comfortable
seating in the bow.
For more information visit www.gradywhite.com.
Specification
LOA (centerline): 22’2”/6.7 m
Beam (amidships): 8’/2.4 m
Deadrise (at transom): 20 degrees
Approx. Boat Weight
(w/o engine): 3,385 lbs/1,535 kg
Standard Fuel Capacity: 92 gal/348 L
Maximum Power: 250 hp
Base Price: NA
For more information on pricing contact Desmasdons
Boat Works, Pointe au Baril, Ontario (705) 366-2581.
Key West 186 DC
 Key
West’s 186 DC comes in at an LOA of 18 feet,
10 inches and has a beam of eight feet to provide
plenty of comfort for family boating and fishing.
Starting aft, the 186 hosts a moulded, fibreglass
platform for easier boarding in and out of the water.
Once inside, more enjoyment is provided by the standard
CD stereo with four speakers and spacious seating
layout featuring a captain’s chair, back-to-back
lounge and set of aft jumps seats. Drivers of the
186 will appreciate the helm with its compass, stainless
steel wheel, and SeaStar hydraulic tilt steering.
To port is a fibreglass console with a handy grab
rail for security, plus a glove box to stow small
essentials. The entire forward area is surrounded
by a curved, walk-thru windshield. Adding another
dimension to the 186 is its fishing capabilities.
Features for the sport include cockpit bolsters, a
30-gallon aerated livewell, gunwale rod storage, stainless
steel rod holders with drain, and ample space at the
helm to mount personal electronics. The cockpit also
offers plenty of room to easily maneuver while fighting
large fish. The 186 rounds out with a power rating
of 150 horses and a fuel capacity of 60 gallons.
For more information visit keywestboatsinc.com.
Specification
Length: 18’6”/5.64 m
Beam: 8’/2.44 m
Deadrise: 19 degrees
Approx. Weight: 1,700 lbs/771 kg
Fuel Capacity: 40 gal/151 L
Maximum Power: 150 hp
Base Price: NA
For more information on pricing contact Desmasdons
Boat Works, Pointe au Baril, Ontario
(705) 366-2581. (Page Top)
Campion 552i Sport Cabin
 Campion
is more than prepared to provide added excitement
for cottage boaters this year with its 2006 552i Sport
Cabin. Perfect for extended day trips, this 21-footer
comes with an expansive seating layout that includes
removable stern seats (that flank the engine box),
a portside, contoured sleeper lounge and swivel bucket
seat at the helm. When it comes to fishing, the 552i
comes with gunnel rod storage, a fish tank, built-in
bait tank and fish storage below the sleeper seat.
If you’re serious about fishing, opt for the
available aerated live bait tank and live well, and
raw water wash down system. Downrigger support brackets
are also included. When the time comes to enjoy water
sports with family or friends, the 552i offers a stainless
steel tow eye, single swim platform with a three-step
telescoping ladder and handy rope locker for the anchor
and roller. Some other exterior appointments include
a welded, stainless steel bow rail. Premium-grade
snap-in carpeting, a Clarion weatherproof AM/FM/CD
stereo with two speakers, fish finder, in-dash depth
sounder, plus a Bimini top, acrylic canvas back, and
cockpit cover from Sunbrella are options worth considering.
For more information visit www.campionboats.com.
Specification
Length: 21’3”/6.48 m
Beam: 7’8”/5.68 m
Deadrise: 18 degrees
Weight: 2,750 lbs/1,250 kg
Fuel Capacity: 36.8 gal/139 L
Maximum Power: 225 hp
Base Price: NA
For more information on pricing contact Owen Sound
Marina (519) 371-3999.
Hydra-Sports 202 DC
 Hydra-Sports’
202 DC is no stranger to cottage boaters and anglers
who regularly cruise big water. Its true deep-V hull
featuring a 22-degree deadrise and wide eight-foot,
eight-inch beam combine to provide the ability to
take on the meanest conditions. It’s comfortable,
too. There’s a pair aft jumps seats, a back-to-back
fold-down lounge seat to port, a pedestal seat at
the helm, and more cushioned seating in the bow, allowing
relaxing days on the water and easy cruising. Drivers
will love the helm with its compass, full instrumentation,
stainless steel wheel, and tempered-glass windshield.
There’s also ample room to mount personal electronics.
Another highlight of the 202 is a fibreglass console
that’s large enough to house a head compartment
with a and portable toilet. The console also offers
tackle storage, plus a cooler with a seat cushion
(optional). When it comes to powering the 202, engine
choices are available from Yamaha or Evinrude to meet
the 202’s maximum power rating of 250 hp. Some
other benefits include ski-storage, rod boxes, insulated
fish box, cockpit bolsters, and an above deck 36-gallon
insulated bait well with a 700 gph pump.
For more information visit www.hydra-sports.com.
Specification
Length: 20’1”/6.1 m
Beam: 8’8”/2.5 m
Deadrise: 22 degrees
Dry Weight: 2,715 lbs/1,232 kg
Fuel Capacity: NA
Maximum Power: 250 hp
Base Price: $41,995
w/Yamaha F150 four-stroke
For more information contact Precision Power Sports,
Sarnia, Ontario (519) 541-1802
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Trophy 1802 Walkaround
 Trophy’s
2006 1802 Walkaround is ideal for cottage boaters
and serious anglers with its list of thoughtful standards
and options. The seating layout includes a pair of
aft jump seats with a pair of swivel buckets forward
(featuring sliders). Additional comfort is found in
its cozy cabin featuring a V-berth, along with an
overhead light and portable head.
Back in the cockpit, the 1802’s sole is non-skid
to ensure safety in wet conditions, and moulded steps
conveniently lead up to the side decks. The exterior
of the 1802 is also impressive with its large stainless
bow rail, while exterior appointments include four
mooring cleats, bow and transom eyes, and a large
windshield to offer protection from wind and water
spray. Drivers will appreciate the helm with its analogue
instrumentation, power trim/tilt, stainless steel
wheel, and illuminated 2.5-inch binnacle mounted compass.
There’s ample space for gear and fishing equipment
thanks to the vertical mounted aft rod storage, and
rod holders, plus the plenty of storage space in the
cabin.
For more information visit www.trophyfishing.com.
Specification
Length: 18’/5.49 m
Beam: 7’6”/2.29 m
Deadrise: 16 degrees
Approx. Weight
(w/base engine): 1,975 lbs/896 kg
Fuel Capacity: 52 gal/197 L
Maximum Power: NA
Base Price: $30,394 w/Mercury 125 hp
For more information contact Trophy Boats, Knoxville,
TN (865) 582-2200
Scout 222 Abaco
 The
222 Abaco from Scout combines classic styling and
optimum running characteristics to qualify it as an
ideal model for family cottage boaters. Its spacious
cockpit offers an aft bench, located just ahead of
the motor well, with two jump seats located in the
port and starboard corners. There’s also a pair
of captain’s chairs featured forward. A back-to-back
lounge seat housing a 72-quart cooler is available
as an option. Users can also relax in the 222’s
cabin with its six-foot, two-inch V-berth. This area
has ample storage space with a marine head for those
extended trips. For anglers, the 222 sports an aerated
baitwell, tackle rigging station with sink, four stainless
flush-mounted rod holders, and port-side gunwale rod
storage. The cockpit is spacious to comfortably still
fish or troll. For those days on the water when its
just you and the kids, the Scout sports port and starboard
transom platforms with a boarding ladder for easy
access out of the water and an AM/FM/CD stereo. Another
impressive highlight is its maximum horsepower capacity
of 225 horses to offer an added boost. Recreational
boaters include a large fuel capacity of 90 gallons
and optional Bimini top for added protection from
the elements.
For more information visit www.scoutboats.com.
Specification
Length: 22’2”/6.7 m
Beam: 8’6”/2.62 m
Deadrise: 20 degrees
Approx.
Dry Weight: 2,400 lbs/1,088 kg
Fuel Capacity: 90 gal/340 L
Maximum Power: 250 hp
Base Price: NA
For more information on pricing contact Payne Marine,
Pointe au Baril, Ontario at (705) 366-2296. (Page
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