Boating – May 2018

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PHOTOS: BILL DOSTER

its boats. Probably because they use them a lot themselves.

That practical knowledge and attention to detail is revealed

throughout. Check out the interior. Forward, the bow cockpit in-

vites a crew to socialize, or just a pair to stretch out against the gen-

tly sloping seat backs, but it’s the depth that immediately caught my

attention. Even at its lowest point, there’s still well over 3 feet of in-

terior wall enveloping passengers. That depth sinks bow occupants

below the captain’s sightline to maintain a safer view. It also offers

security for crew (and peace of mind for parents), especially in the

open, rougher waters this boat can readily call home.

Step through the walk-through windshield into the main

cockpit and the same secure feeling continues. Captain and mate

get twin bucket seats, each with enveloping support and a flip-up

bolster. Aft, a 5-foot-2-inch-by-4-foot L-shaped bench awaits to

starboard; to port, a 4-foot-10-inch couch completes the social ac-

commodations. Like the bow seating, each features a streamlined

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