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to-ceiling clears had been installed, and these provide
complete protection in all conditions.
The central ‘door’ section can be left off if only partial
protection is required – you can also opt for deploying
just the side fills. White demonstrated how easily the
entire system unzips, and it took only a few minutes to
stow everything away.
I found the helm position very comfortable, with
the stainless steel wheel light and easy. The Mercury
TDi’s digital throttle is similarly super-light and easy
to use. Thanks to the wonders of electronics, the
display is uncluttered, with a large Simrad NSS16 Evo
3 touchscreen display handling the chartplotting and
fishfinding duties as well as providing primary engine
parameters such as speed and fuel economy.
A Mercury VesselView colour LCD screen displays all
the other engine data, and the Zipwake trim tab control
system also has a colour LCD screen. Crisp, white
switch panels and stainless cup holders in Talon system
mounts contribute to the ‘Star Wars’ feel of the helm
station. Tucked up in the hardtop are a Fusion marine
stereo system and a Simrad VHF.
The fully-lined forward cabin has a sliding, lockable
door which also offers maximum headroom. The black
squabs are generous in size and thickness, and an infill
turns the separate bunks into a huge double bed.
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