Trade-A-Boat — January 2018

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Sportsman Island Reef 19

facts & figures


PRICED AS TESTED
$59,598

OPTIONS FITTED
Helm pad, partially smooth waters
safety gear, sand anchor kit
PRICED FROM
$58,862 BMT
GENERAL
TYPE Open centre console
MATERIAL GRP
LENGTH 19ft 1in
BEAM 7ft 7in
WEIGHT 657kg hull only (dry)
DEADRISE 16°

CAPACITIES
PEOPLE 6
REC. HP 115hp
MAX HP 115hp
FUEL 136lt
ENGINE
MAKE/MODEL Yamaha F115XB
TYPE Four-stroke, 16-valve DOHC
Direct Action in-line four
WEIGHT 176kg dry
DISPLACEMENT 1832
GEAR RATIO 2.15: 1 (counter-rotating
prop available)
PROPELLER 13x19in Yamaha
aluminium
SUPPLIED BY
NORTHSIDE MARINE
2294 Sandgate Road
Boondall QLD 4034
PHONE (07) 3265 8000
EMAIL [email protected]

As mentioned in previous tests, we
have evaluated the new generation
Yamaha F115 on numerous brands
andstylesofboatsandwithout
doubtitisoneofthemostpopular
brands and common horsepower
outboardsonthemarket.It’s no
wonder as they provide ample power,
theyarelightweightforafour-stroke
(176kg), super economical, and fairly
easy to maintain when it comes to
servicing.Asanoutofwarranty
motortheyarethekindofmotor
that I would be comfortable doing
services, due to easy access to the
filters, oil drain, pumps, plugs and
even timing belt settings.
Andasamotorthat’scommonly
used on commercial vessels, and
carryingawarrantyoffouryears
recreationally,youcan’tgowrong

with the Yamaha F115 on the
Sportsman Island Reef 19.

THE VERDICT
Undoubtedly, it’s a case of more
boat for less dollars. As more of an
entry level Sportsman, the Island
Reef 19 is kept simple with limited
bells and whistles within the layout.
Regardless, the standard features
included are more than enough to
get you on the water.
Maintaining simplicity certainly
keeps the price down with this
package and as tested, with a few
extras, you are looking at $59,598.
In my opinion, that’s good value
considering the hull size, standard
inclusions, quality of build, Yamaha
F115 four-stroke outboard, and
awesome dual-axle alloy trailer.

“As more of an entry level Sportsman,


the Island Reef 19 is kept simple with


limited bells and whistles within


the layout”


Sportsman Island Reef 19


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