Boating New Zealand — February 2018

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sternleg, so tangles with the prop will be minimised.
A hinged baitboard set in the transom swings up to
reveal a moulded livebait tank.
As is normal with an inboard, the engine cover
intrudes slightly into the cockpit space, although
not as much as one might expect. But a comfortable
squab on top makes this a great outwards-facing seat
for fishing, while movable seats on either side turn
the engine cover into part of the rear bench seat
when required. The engine hatch lifts easily to reveal
the V6 Mercury TDi diesel engine, with all service
items easily accessible at the front of the engine.
Although this Caribbean serves double duty as
a cruiser or a sport fisher, the boat under review
is the company demonstrator and has clearly been

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