that comes near it for features and
performance.
W hile maintaining a similar style
to other Brig models, the Eagle 10
manages to look even sleeker and
sportier. With a larger centre console
than the 780 and without that boat’s
standard Targa arch it appears to hug
the water more tightly. I’m told the
designers experimented with an arch
for the new boat but decided it didn’t
look right when the optional T-top was
installed.
WHITE NOISE
There are a number of tube colours
from which to choose and photos of
the black version look gun-running
sinister, but the all-white version that
greeted us in Rose Bay looked stylish
and practical for Australian conditions.
Matched with a pair of white Mercury
Verados, the rig redefines ultra-cool.
The finish on tubes, upholstery and
fibreglass is impeccable and the colour
options on the seats is set to match
high-end motor yacht brands.
Hypalon tubes – the inflatable part
- wrap around a fibreglass hull – the
rigid part. The tubes on the Eagle have
a new carbon fibre finish, but without
any carbon in the construction.
Manufactured by Orca, this Hypalon is
recognised as the best in the business
and with the greatest UV and impact
protection.
The tubes are divided into seven
separate compartments, but even
in the event of damage to all the
chambers the boat will still float on
the fibreglass hull. The deep-V hull is
designed to perform well in rougher
conditions and combined with the
air-filled tubes, the boat has a carrying
capacity of up to 20 passengers in
enclosed waters. With a CE rating
of B it’s rated to carry 10 in offshore
situations with 40kts winds and 4m
seas.
With such a large capacity most of
the deck space is open with a compact
console in the centre. Seating in
the aft and bow create two separate
socialising and travelling spaces.
Down the back a ladder and grab rail
helps swimmers on board where a
freshwater shower awaits.EIGHT IS ENOUGH
Here seating for eight surrounds a
removable picnic table with ready
access to an entertainment hatchmoulded into the rear of the helm,
which comes with a two-burner gas
stove, Dometic fridge and a sink.
In the forward section of the helm
console is a compact cabin with port
side entry where I found an electric
flush toilet with holding tank and a
double bed.
Forward of the cabin are a day bed
and lounges that convert to a huge
sun pad. Alternatively, with cushions
removed, the teak-style SeaDek
might be a more practical play area
for boisterous youngsters swimming,
diving and jumping around.
A raised moulding in the bow has
a step and also houses the remote
anchor.
At the helm is a twin bolster seat
with the steering position set to port
behind a tinted and raked windscreen.
Thankfully, it directed wind well
overhead when under way. Along with
a readily placed switch panel, the black
dash houses a 16in Simrad screen with
all chart and sounder options as well as
engine data.RIDE ON TIME
Sydney Harbour mid-week had just the
right mix of ferry wake and wide opentradeboats.com.au 61Brig Eagle 10