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Hurricane Sundeck 2486

A deck boat the whole family can enjoy.

D

eck boats remain popular choices among boaters who don’t

need overnight accommodations, but who value innovative

designs that allow seating for the whole family. Hurricane’s

all-new SunDeck 2486 OB meets this challenge head-on with its

patent-pending, convertible seating in both the bow and the stern.

“The new SunDeck 2486 is a fusion between pontoon

space and deck boat performance,” explains Janene Harness,

product manager for Hurricane and Rinker, both divisions

of Nautic Global Group. “The innovative, U-shaped bow

and stern seating accommodates 14 people, while retaining

the convenience of a center walk-through.”

Those walk-throughs will get much use, as this is a boat

made for enjoying the sun. The large bow swim platform

includes a telescoping ladder that’s ideal when you want to

beach the boat for a picnic. Gunnel-mounted cup holders, a

pair of stereo speakers and a courtesy light are nice touches in

the bow, while wrap-around steel railing provides additional

security for passengers riding up front.

In the rear cockpit, a similar pair of wrap-around rear

loungers offer a comfy spot to kick back, while the similar central

walk-through leads to the rear swim platform. There, a pair of

rear-facing transom seats make the perfect spot to set up for

a turn on the wakeboard. Both lower seat cushions flip up to

provide access to convenient storage for wet ropes and other gear.

Amidships, a pair of stylish, swiveling bucket seats for

the captain and co-pilot look great and feel even better. A

new, ergonomic helm design positions the primary gauges —

speedometer, tachometer, volt meter and fuel gauge — at the

top of the dash, with space for a centrally mounted, 7-inch

GPS. A Sony CD player with Bluetooth connectivity and

four speakers keeps the tunes rolling, while an entertainment

center with sink is a nice convenience.

Because all boaters like to personalize things, Hurricane

offers a substantial options list with a number of thoughtful

amenities, including a ski tow bar, several stereo upgrades, a

wakeboard tower, underwater lighting, and a fishing package.

With its versatile design and comfortable appointments,

this is one deck boat the entire family can enjoy. ★

Specifi cations

LOA: 24'

Beam: 8'6"

Draft (drive up): 14"

Fuel Capacity: 66 gals.

Passenger Capacity: 14

Max Power: 300 hp

Base Price: Contact dealer

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by Craig Ritchie

BOAT SPOTLIGHT

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