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Bringing
In The New Season (22-1)
By Steve Fennell
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Power
Boating Canada showcases eight hot deckboats of 2007
that provide the performance for watersports, plus several
comfortable amenities for anchorages.
Monterey 243EX
Monterey's 243EX has a
lot of appeal for recreational boaters. A tough runner,
this deck boat has an LOA of 22 feet, nine inches, a
weight of 5,000 pounds and a 20-degree deadrise that
 combine
to provide smooth, solid rides. Users will appreciate
the integrated, extended swim platform that's perfect
for swimmers or skiers since it has ample space to prepare
for rides or to lounge in the sun. Two compartments
are just forward and there's also a transom washdown.
A center walk-thru leads to the cockpit. In here, seating
is provided by a large U-shaped, contoured lounge while
two, plush seats are forward for the driver and first
mate. More comfortable seating is in the bow. A standard
cockpit table will enhance entertaining and the 48-quart
carry-on cooler ensures drinks are cold and snacks are
fresh. A total of 10 stainless cup holders are throughout.
Some other highlights of the 243 is the ample storage
space under the port and starboard buckets, the locker
in the sole, and at the helm. Added convenience is provided
by the standard Bimini.
Specifications
LOA: 22'9"/6.9m (w/o platform)
Beam: 8'6"/2.62m
Approx. Weight: 5,000 lbs./2,267 kg
Deadrise: 20 degrees
Fuel Capacity: 57 gal./215 L
Maximum Power: 320 hp
Price: na
For More Information Contact
Monterey Boats, Williston, Florida (352) 528-2628 www.montereyboats.com
Seaswirl 237 DeckBoat
I/O
From the same company that offers a complete line of
heavy-duty Striper fishing boats, which are rigged and
ready for the offshore arena, comes the 237 Deckboat,
one of the several sport  models
under the Seaswirl umbrella that boast plenty of attention
to detail and practicality. While the 237 has a layout
featuring a large expansive cockpit lounge, running
from the starboard transom walk-thru up along to the
portside wet bar, a comfortable driver's chair plus
a large U-shaped lounge in the bow, there's more to
this model than meets the eye. A closer look reveals
many thoughtful appointments such as the aforementioned
wet bar, which comes complete with a cooler, sink, freshwater
and storage space, and an enclosed change room with
a light. The bow offers additional amenities as well.
There's a bow platform with ladder (in addition to the
one found aft), a bow table, rope locker and even storage
under the seat cushions. All vinyl on the 237 is rugged
33-ounce marine-grade. The helm is also impressive with
a depth sounder, compass, and full instrumentation.
A standard AM/FM satellite-ready stereo with a CD player,
Berber carpeting and a Sunbrella Bimini top are even
included. Some options worth checking out include bow
filler cushions, an extended swim platform, and stern
stereo remote.
Specifications
LOA: 23'3"/7.1m
Beam: 102"/2.59m
Weight (w/standard engine): 3,900 lbs. /1,769 kg
Deadrise: 16 degrees
Fuel Capacity: 61 gal./230 L
Maximum Power: 320 hp
Price: $56,027 w/Volvo Penta 5.0L GXi
Price Supplied By Seaswirl Boats, Culver, Oregon (541)
546-5011 www.seaswirl.com
Larson 204 Escape I/O
The Larson 204 is a deck boat that comes complete with
a fishing package, which includes an 11-gallon aerated
live well, a pair of fishing chairs at the bow and stern,
set of rod holders, fish  locator,
plus an outlet for a Minn Kota electric trolling motor.
But that's not to say the 204 can't please other members
of the family who don't fish. The three-step boarding
ladder in the stern, a refreshment center, plus a stern
bench, bucket helm (with suspension) and more seating
in the bow means this 20-foot deck boat can certainly
meet the demands of all day cruising and anchoring.
If water sports are the order of the day, there's a
ski tow eye and an impressive maximum power rating of
320 horses, providing the boost needed for tubing and
skiing. There's also a standard bow table, carry-on
ice chest, and a Clarion AM/FM CD Player with a Sirius
Satellite Radio. Boaters can really spice up the 204
with the available options that include bow filler cushions,
UV-protected cockpit carpeting, a depth finder, an extended
removable platform, plus a remote control for the stereo.
Specifications
LOA (centerline): 20'1"/6.1m
Beam: 8'6"/2.29m
Approx. Weight (w/standard engine): 3,100 lbs./1,406
kg
Deadrise: 17 degrees
Fuel Capacity: 50 gal./189 L
Maximum Power: 320 hp
Price: $36,654 w/MerCruiser 5.0L 260 hp
Price Supplied By Larson Boats, Little Falls, Minnesota
www.larsonboats.com
Godfrey Marine 240 Sundeck
O/B
Godfrey Marine's all-new 240 Sundeck comes in at a length
of 24 feet, two inches with a maximum horsepower rating
of 300 hp, providing the power and space for family
cruising. This is  the
newest member of the Hurricane family, which was showcased
at its annual dealer meeting last summer in South Bend,
Indiana. The 240 boasts a deep-V hull to handle rough
conditions, while additional comfort is provided above
decks with its expansive seating arrangement. In all,
the 240 can seat up to 12 adults. Some other creature
comforts include an enclosed head with a sink and faucet,
an entertainment center, while water sports are enhanced
with the aft platform with telescoping ladder. Rounding
out the 240 is a helm station featuring full instrumentation
with brushed aluminum gauges, a 77-gallon fuel capacity
and the company's exclusive NextWave Electrical System
to assure safe and reliable electrical power. The 240
is even available with what the company calls an S.S.
package, featuring Hammered vinyl accents, and a Kenwood
CD player with four speakers.
Specifications
LOA: 24'2"/7.37m
Beam: 102"/2.59m
Approx. Dry Weight: na
Deadrise: na
Fuel Capacity: 77 gal./291 L
Maximum Power: 300 hp
Price: $51,383 w/Yamaha F150 hp TXR
Price Supplied By Godfrey Marine, Elkhart, Indiana (574)
522-8381 www.godfreymarine.com
Glastron DX216
For 2007 Glastron offers its all-new DX216 deckboat,
a dual console model combining versatility and spaciousness
with plenty of power for skiing, tubing and just plain
fast cruising. Starting aft, the 215  has
a swim platform featuring a concealed stainless steel
ladder and just forward is a large sunpad, flanking
a walk-thru to the cockpit. In here, you'll find an
aft bench, with two SuspensionAire adjustable bucket
seats with flip-up bolsters forward. There's additional
seating in the bow along with standard filler cushions,
a telescoping swim ladder, hefty grab rail and two of
the four speakers that drive the sound from the AM/FM/CD/Sirius
satellite stereo. The DX215 also offers snap-in carpeting
and even a Sunbrella Bimini top. Some other appointments
on this deckboat include a carry-on cooler, docking
lights, a large wrap-around windshield and an enclosed
head compartment. When it comes to powering the 215,
a wide range of options are available ranging from 220
to 300 hp. If that's not enough, perhaps consider the
available bow table, extended swim platform, a Porta-Pottie
and a Sunbrella Bimini Canvas Package, which includes
side curtains, an aft curtain and clear connectors.
Specifications
LOA: 20'11"/6.38m
Beam: 102"/2.59m
Weight: 3,950 lbs./1,792 kg
Transom Deadrise: 16 degrees
Fuel Capacity: 56 gal./212 L
Maximum Power: 300 hp
Price: na
For More information Contact
New Ark Marina, Bracebridge, ON 705-687-4411 www.newarkmarina.com
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Chaparral 214 Sunesta
Watersports. Cruising. Anchoring. The 214 Sunesta from
Chaparral can do it all. Coming in at an LOA of 22 feet,
seven-inches, with a beam of eight feet, four inches,
the 214 has the space to feature a host  of
appointments for fun on the water. There's a swim platform
aft, providing easier boarding from the dock and from
the water thanks to the concealed stainless swim ladder.
A large, plush sunpad provides optimum comfort for those
hot days and just forward, inside the deep cockpit,
is an expansive seating arrangement. A large U-shaped
bench, two plush bucket seats and another arrangement
in the bow means no one is left behind at the dock.
All seats are covered with Dura-Life Max premium expanded
upholstery. A thoughtful touch is the small galley,
located immediately to port of the passenger bucket
seat. This feature houses a sink, facet, ice chest along
with handy storage space. More storage is found at the
stern and users can even hide cumbersome gear or water
toys in the in-floor locker. Another highlight on the
214 is the helm, which comes complete with a tilting,
polished spoked wheel, full analog, fog-free instrumentation
with glass lenses, and power steering. Power options
are available up to 300 horses.
Specifications
LOA: 22'7"/6.88m
Beam: 8'4"/2.54m
Approx. Dry Weight: 4,000 lbs./1,814 kg
Deadrise: 16 degrees
Fuel Capacity: 57 gal./216 L
Maximum Power: 300 hp
Price: $47,503 w/Volvo Penta 5.0L GL SX
Price Supplied By Chaparral Boats, Nashville, Georgia
(229) 686-7481 www.chaparralboats.com
Four Winns 224 Funship
After a quick walk-through of Four Winns' 224 Funship,
it becomes very apparent it was made for anchorages.
For instance, the huge, non-skid extended platform will
make boarding easier from the dock,  but
what separates this design from the pack is its aft-facing
lounge, just behind the back rest of the bench in the
cockpit. It provides a great spot to prepare for watersports,
and even lends a measure of safety as it's the optimum
location to easily supervise children swimming. It sports
a wide-step ladder to offer easy boarding from the water
and there¡¯s even handy storage space. To starboard
is the transom walk-thru that leads in to the cockpit.
Greeting boaters in this spacious area is huge U-shaped
lounge with two ComfortRide flip-up bolster seats forward.
Some ideal appointments include an enclosed head, a
refreshment center featuring a sink and trash receptacle,
snap-in carpeting and a 36-quart removable cooler. Eight
cup holders are also found throughout. However, even
with all the features in this layout, there's still
ample space to easily move around. But if more space
is required, simply access the bow by moving past the
walk-thru windshield in between the helm and companion
area. Up here is seating for additional guests plus
an additional swim ladder.
Specifications
LOA: 23'8"/7.21m
Beam: 8'6"/2.59m
Approx. Dry Weight: 4,100 ¨C 4,200 lbs./1,860 kg ¨C
1,910 kg
Deadrise: 17"
Fuel Capacity: 50 gal./189 L
Maximum Power: 300
Price: $55,323 w/MerCruiser 5.0L 260 hp MPI
Price Supplied By Four Winns Boats, Cadillac, Michigan
(231) 775-1351 www.fourwinns.com
Sea Ray 260 Sundeck
Sea Ray's new 260 Sundeck has all the bells and whistles
for cruising and anchoring. At 26 feet, four inches,
with an eight-foot, six-inch beam, plus a 21-degree
deadrise and a standard 300 hp MerCruiser 350 MAG  MPI
with a Bravo III drive, the 260 can handle the waves
to get you to an anchorage, then safely take you back
to port again. But there's no reason to rush thanks
to its fully loaded and spacious cockpit. It comes complete
with a wet bar that boasts a stainless sink, a faucet,
ample storage, along with stainless-steel and solid-surface
accents. Comfort is combined with convenience with the
large wrap-around lounge aft, spacious lounge to port,
and bucket seat at the helm. More plush seating is found
in the bow with backrests. For those longer cruises,
there's a head compartment, and a standard Clarion AM/FM/CD
with an MP3 port, four speakers, two tweeters and digital
cockpit remote. It also has a six-month Sirius Satellite
Radio service. The extended swim platform features a
concealed four-step stainless-steel ladder, an integral
grab handle, and ample storage space. To really spice
up the 260, opt for the available wake tower, bow table,
stereo upgrade and six-disk CD changer.
Specifications
LOA: 26'4"/8.03m
Beam: 8'6"/2.59m
Approx. Dry Weight: 4,960 lbs./2,250 kg
Deadrise: 21 degrees
Fuel Capacity: 65 gal./246 L
Maximum Power: 375 hp
Price: $72,342 w/MerCruiser 300 hp 350 MAG w/Bravo III
Price Supplied by Sea Ray Boats, Knoxville, Tennessee
(866) 244-0862 www.searayboats.com
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