SEE THE
VIDEOSPEED EFFICIENCY OPERATIONnaut. stat. n. mi. s. mi. sound
rpm knots mph gph mpg mpg range range angle level
1000 4.2 4.8 0.6 7.0 8.0 187.7 216.0 1 61
1500 5.5 6.3 1.1 5.0 5.7 134.4 154.6 1 64
2000 6.9 7.9 1.8 3.8 4.4 103.0 118.5 2 69
2500 8.2 9.4 2.9 2.8 3.2 76.1 87.5 2 70
3000 14.4 16.6 4.0 3.6 4.2 97.4 112.1 2 72
3500 17.8 20.5 4.9 3.6 4.2 98.2 113.0 2 73
4000 22.7 26.1 7.0 3.2 3.7 87.5 100.7 2 76
4500 26.2 30.2 8.8 3.0 3.4 80.5 92.7 2 79
5000 29.8 34.3 10.6 2.8 3.2 75.9 87.4 2 80
5500 33.8 38.9 12.9 2.6 3.0 70.8 81.4 2 83
5950 36.3 41.8 17.8 2.0 2.3 55.1 63.4 2 83
MOST ECONOMICAL CRUISING SPEEDHigh Points
XX-Treme PR25 Performance Pack-
age offers lifting strakes, underskin
covering cross members (reduces
drag), and full-length center tube,
giving this entry-level package
performance and handling to rival
more-expensive rigs.
XSport Package includes black
powder-coated railings and rub
rail, high-back pilot/co-pilot chairs,
and raised helm for better visibility.Specs
· LOA: 23'10" · BEAM: 8'6"
· DRY WEIGHT: 2,100 lb. · SEATING/
WEIGHT CAPACITY: 12/1,650 lb.
· FUEL CAPACITY: 30 gal.How We Tested
ENGINE: Evinrude E-Tec G2 two-stroke
200 hp
DRIVE/PROP: Outboard/Evinrude Rebel
15.5" x 15" 3-blade stainless steel
GEAR RATIO: 2.17:1
FUEL LOAD: 30 gal.
CREW WEIGHT: 375 lb.
Price
$49,923 (as tested)SUNCHASER
Geneva 22
LR DH Sport
a stern access door. At the stern, there’s a
short swim platform with a watersports
tow and aluminum boarding ladder, and a
set of speakers for those in the water. Un-
derneath the seat cushions and behind the
access doors, assembly and rigging quality
are great. This boat is built on the same as-
sembly lines as SunChaser’s other boats,
so quality is not compromised.
At 23 feet 10 inches in length, 2,100
pounds dry, and $49,923 out the door as
tested, the Geneva fi lls the bill for those
looking for a well-equipped pontoon that’ll
last. SunChaser’s Lifetime Plus 6 warranty
(lifetime hull warranty, six years on every-
thing else) is standard on this model, giving
new owners security and a no-worries pur-
chase that’s transferable to the next owner.SunChaser off ers the new Geneva 22 LR
DH Sport as a performance package. Our
tester was dressed with a performance-
enhancing X-Treme PR25 Performance
Package and hung with an
Evinrude E-Tec G2 200, giv-
ing a lively 42 mph top-end
performance and zero to 30 in
just 6.8 seconds — great num-
bers for those with a water-
sports jones. It’s stingy on fuel
too; though our best economy
numbers were recorded at a
slow cruise (7.9 mph, 2,000
rpm, 4.4 mpg), the results
were nearly linear all the way
to 4,000 rpm (26 mph and
3.7 mpg). SunChaser has this
package set up well; with a
Rebel 15.5-by-15-inch three-
blade prop and stainless-steelwheel, handling and turning were secure
and predictable.
Aboard the Geneva, the interior lay-
out is ideal for big families and partiers.
In the bow, curved facing loungers invite
relaxation, conversation or both. A pop-up
changing station fi ts neatly into the rear
bulkhead of the portside lounger. Amid-
ships, the cockpit station is raised for
better visibility. The dash layout is stan-
dard fare, with analog instruments and
Evinrude binnacle controls. A standard
Kicker audio system provides the sounds.
Captain and co-pilot chairs are plush,
high-back and reclining. Astern, the seat-
ing arrangement mimics the bow setup
with facing curved loungers separated byPHOTOS: BILL DOSTERSUNCHASER BOATS
New Paris, Indiana; 866-719-7873; sunchaserboats.comTo see our video
review of the
Geneva 22, scan
this tag or visit
boatingmag
.com/bbg18/
sunchaser
geneva22.
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