Trade-A-Boat 496 2017

(Sean Pound) #1
diesel-fired stove and a sink, with
shelves and drawers – including a wine-
rack – under them.
A Waeco fridge lurking under the
helm seat should offer enough cool
storage for most, while rounding out
the stand-out features were enough
USB ports to satisfy any modern teen
and then some – they seemed to be
everywhere.
Out back our boat lacked a pair of
options I think are vital, namely the
centre table and additional seatbacks

and cushioning. A fairly large cockpit, it
would make a good space for morning
coffee or to watch the sun go down
during the hour of the aperitif. The
engine cover does intrude into the floor
a little bit but with the table up you’ll
hardly notice.
In the cockpit you’ll find a good
number of wet lockers and the shore-
power point if you option it – our test
boat also had an extended awning to
enclose the area. Outside the transom
is a small platform that’d be ideal for a

TOP Performance is pleasingly strong
from the diesel inboard
ABOVE Saloon seating quickly converts to
a sleeping arrangement
ABOVE RIGHT With the table in place,
there’s room for dinner with friends, and a
decent galley to prepare it

34 trade aboat.com.au

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