Trade-A-Boat 492 2017

having to hurdle over the transom.

The cockpit proper is broad and long,

without any unnecessary clutter. The

chequerplate sole is solid underfoot

and the cockpit coamings are wide and

comfortable. Solid full-length rod racks

aretuckedwellunderthecoamings

andprovideasurefootingwhen

stepping from cockpit to deck.

The inside transom carries three

sealed hatches for convenient access

totheboat’shouseandstartbatteries,

centrally mounted bilge pump, fuel

filters,andancillaryplumbingforthe

baittankandwashdownpumps.

Moving forward and to port you’ll

find another access hatch built into the

coaming. This houses the gas water

heater for the overhead cockpit shower.

LEFTWow! Just look how clean and well laid-out that dancefloor is. Nothing to get in

the way of a good fight

ABOVEThe fine entry of the hull is nicely displayed here. Expect a good ofshore ride.

BELOWInternally, comfort was a major design direction. Handy reversible seats allow

passengers to keep an eye on the bubble trail or what’s ahead

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