finishes, and looks great. If anything,
and maybe in time, they could look
at a few softer exterior lines as well
as completely enclosing it to suit the
colder climates – regardless it works,
and I like it as it is.
Aside from being aesthetically
pleasing to the eye both externally
and internally, the new 3100 certainly
comes across as the ideal entertainer’s
delight, suiting comfortable cruising,
day trips out to the reef or islands with
the family, and even overnighters, as it’s
loaded with an assortment of creature
comforts.
GENUINE OVERNIGHTER
A big plus with a cat hull is the full
beam that runs right through to the
bow and in this case the 2.8m beam
allows for a queen-size cabin bunk
with plush lining, LED lighting, TV and
plenty of storage space. I could even
see my wife happily staying overnight
on this boat, and she’s a hard one to
please when it comes to boats.
The saloon is also well-appointed
and adding to the creature comforts
onboard is an ergonomic port side
helm station with side entrance to the
separate head and vanity below. It’s
spacious and works far better than a
simple under-bunk head/porta-potti.
Adding to the entertaining features
and overnighter comforts would then
be the rear console seat mouldings
with built-in sink, stainless fridge and
induction cooker on the port side. The
starboard side includes an insulated
cooler with refrigeration plates, as well
as extra storage.
The stern is then open to the
elements, however there are extendable
bimini options available for those
that don’t gel well with the sun. To suit
the cruisers, entertainers and family
boaters there are twin corner lounges
with storage and a table insert. Now,
before the serious anglers get in a
tizz over the seating hard up against
the stern, don’t fret as the seats can
be easily removed and left at home,
opening the stern into a decent-sized
fishing and diving platform.
Having removable side access door
and large stepped transom accesstradeboats.com.au 71Powercat 3100 Platinum Series