strokes. Although we tested the Evo
with 2 x 70hp Yamaha four-strokes,
Grantley assured me that twin 60hp
motors would be big enough to push
this hull.
As I suspected, the reason she felt so
stable is because one of the changes
they have made to the hull is to flatten
it out at the aft transom area. This
makes the boat more stable and helps
to get her on the plane faster.
I was very impressed by the quality
and design of this boat as well by the
amount of storage space that has been
incorporated — and the amount of fish-
ing space that’s available.
When I was assessing the ride and
performance of the Evo, the first thing
that sprang to mind was that she’s a
very dry boat. Her ride at full throttle
and at trolling speed was perfect. I
could not fault her handling in the surf
and on open water; the Evo is certainly
one of the more comfortable and soft-est riding boats I have tested.
She arrived on a single-axle gal-
vanised breakneck trailer and the off-
loading and loading on the beach was
done with ease.
This is a good boat to look at seri-
ously if you’re in the market for a mono-
hull. My personal opinion is that this
new Explorer Evo 19ft will do very
well, but if you want to take a closer
look at the Evo yourself, contact any
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