Runabouts and Bowriders
Check out 2007's fun-in-the-sun boats
By Alan Jones
January 9, 2007
Bowriders and runabouts are your quintessential fun-in-the-sun boats, but they should also be versatile performers. Many are used as ski boats, so they should have adequate towing power. They should also be fun while you're at rest, with plenty of sunning space, a great stereo, and amenities like a cockpit table, wet bar, lots of cup holders, and comfortable seating. So unless you have specific needs, look for boats that can handle a wide variety of chores in style.
BAJA
(877) 321-BAJA
www.bajamarine.com
277 Islander
LOA: 27'5"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 5,100 lbs.
Fuel: 101 gal.
Base Price: $14,640
(w/320-hp, 6.2L MerCruiser MX)
Maximum HP: 600
BLUE WATER
(510) 651-8400
www.bluewater-boats.com
Magnum
LOA: 19'7"
Beam: 8'
Weight: 3,060 lbs.
Fuel: 40 gal.
Base Price: See local dealer
(w/135-hp, 3.0L Volvo Penta GSPS)
Maximum HP: 225
BRYANT
(423) 337-3639
www.bryantboats.com
210
LOA: 21'
Beam: 8'
Weight: 2,900 lbs.
Fuel: 31 gal.
Base Price: See local dealer
Maximum HP: 260
CARAVELLE
(229) 924-1185
www.caravelleboats.com
186 BR
LOA: 18'
Beam: 8'
Weight: 2,700 lbs.
Fuel: 30 gal.
Base Price: $19,536
(w/135-hp, 3.0L MerCruiser)
Maximum HP: 225
217 LS
LOA: 21'5"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 3,400 lbs.
Fuel: 36 gal.
Base Price: $32,250
(w/190-hp, 4.3L Volvo Penta)
Maximum HP: 300
237 LS
LOA: 23'5"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 4,000 lbs.
Fuel: 50 gal.
Base Price: $42,071
(w/300-hp Mercury 350 MAG)
Maximum HP: 320
CHAPARRAL
(229) 686-7481
www.chaparralboats.com
275 SSI
LOA: 28'10"
Beam: 9'
Weight: 7,300 lbs.
Fuel: 105 gal.
Base Price: $78,727
(w/280-hp, 7.7L Volvo Penta Gi MPI DP)
Maximum HP: 525
COBALT
(800) 468-5764
www.cobaltboats.com
212
LOA: 21'1"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 5,100 lbs.
Fuel: 101 gal.
Base Price: $75,385
(w/220-hp, 4.3L MerCruiser MPI Alpha)
Maximum HP: 320
222
LOA: 22'6"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 4,165 lbs.
Fuel: 50 gal.
Base Price: $55,420
(w/260-hp, 5.0L MerCruiser MPI Alpha)
Maximum HP: 425
252
LOA: 25'4"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 5,425 lbs.
Fuel: 73 gal.
Base Price: $76,143
(w/300-hp MerCruiser 350 MAG MPI Bravo III)
Maximum HP: 425
302
LOA: 29'7"
Beam: 9'11"
Weight: 9,200 lbs.
Fuel: 150 gal.
Base Price: $147,815
(w/twin 300-hp MerCruiser 350 MAG MPI Alphas)
Maximum HP: 850
CROWNLINE
(618) 937-6426
www.crownline.com
23 SS
LOA: 23'3"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 4,000 lbs.
Fuel: 62 gal.
Base Price: $42,150
(w/375-hp MerCruiser 496 MAG MPI Bravo III)
Maximum HP: 425
240 LS
LOA: 25'
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 4,700 lbs.
Fuel: 50 gal.
Base Price: $59,833
(w/250-hp, 5.7L MerCruiser Bravo I)
Maximum HP: 425
DORAL
(705) 527-8758
www.doralboat.com
Elite 235
LOA: 23'7"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 4,600 lbs.
Fuel: 70 gal.
Base Price: $57,037
(w/270-hp, 5.0L Volvo Penta GXI SX)
Maximum HP: 320
Elite 265
LOA: 26'6"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 4,700 lbs.
Fuel: 87 gal.
Base Price: $78,229
(w/320-hp, 5.7L Volvo Penta GXI DP)
Maximum HP: 425
EBBTIDE
(615) 797-3193
www.ebbtideboats.com
2320 Z-Trak Bowrider
LOA: 25'5"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 4,650 lbs.
Fuel: 70 gal.
Base Price: $50,956
(w/250-hp, 5.7L MerCruiser)
Maximum HP: 425
2640 Z-Trak Bowrider
LOA: 26'4"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 5,200 lbs.
Fuel: 70 gal.
Base Price: $59,437
(w/250-hp, 5.7L MerCruiser)
Maximum HP: 425
FOUR
WINNS
(231) 775-1351
www.fourwinns.com
200 Horizon SS
LOA: 19'8"
Beam: 8'4"
Weight: 2,980 lbs.
Fuel: 35 gal.
Base Price: $39,200
(w/225-hp, 4.3L MerCruiser MPI Bravo I)
Maximum HP: 300
210 Horizon SS
LOA: 20'10"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 3,180 lbs.
Fuel: 40 gal.
Base Price: $44,108
(w/270-hp, 5.0L Volvo Penta GXi)
Maximum HP: 320
220 Horizon SS
LOA: 22'
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 3,750 lbs.
Fuel: 50 gal.
Base Price: $47,477
(w/270-hp, 5.0L Volvo Penta Gxi SX)
Maximum HP: 320
310 Horizon
LOA: 31'4"
Beam: 9'8"
Weight: 7,400 lbs.
Fuel: 130 gal.
Base Price: $100,477
(w/375-hp, 8.1L Volvo Penta Gi DP)
Maximum HP: 640
GLASTRON
(320) 632-8395
www.glastron.com
GT 180
LOA: 17'1"
Beam: 7'4"
Weight: 1,500 lbs.
Fuel: 23 gal.
Base Price: $18,299
(w/90-hp Yamaha TLRD)
Maximum HP: 150
GT 185
LOA: 18'5"
Beam: 7'4"
Weight: 2,315 lbs.
Fuel: 23 gal.
Base Price: $15,873
(w/135-hp, 3.0L Volvo Penta)
Maximum HP: 190
GT 205
LOA: 20'8"
Beam: 7'8"
Weight: 2,750 lbs.
Fuel: 35 gal.
Base Price: $17,579
(w/135-hp, 3.0L Volvo Penta)
Maximum HP: 270
LARSON
(800) 452-4834
www.larsonboats.com
180 Sport
LOA: 17'7"
Beam: 7'4"
Weight: 2,375 lbs.
Fuel: 23 gal.
Base Price: $15,995
(w/135-hp, 3.0L Volvo Penta WPS)
Maximum HP: 190
MONTEREY
(352) 528-2628
www.montereyboats.com
214 FSC
LOA: 21'
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 3,900 lbs.
Fuel: 55 gal.
Base Price: $33,258
(w/190-hp, 4.3L Volvo Penta)
Maximum HP: 300
298 SSX Super Sport
LOA: 31'10"
Beam: 9'6"
Weight: 8,000 lbs.
Fuel: 142 gal.
Base Price: $121,281
(w/twin 270-hp, 5.0L GXi Volvo Pentas)
Maximum HP: 640
REINELL
(510) 651-8400
www.reinell.com
197 LS
LOA: 19'7"
Beam: 8'
Weight: 3,060 lbs.
Fuel: 40 gal.
Base Price: See local dealer
(w/135-hp, 3.0L Volvo Penta GSPS)
Maximum HP: 225
RINKER
(574) 457-5731
www.rinkerboats.com
296 Captiva
LOA: 30'10"
Beam: 9'
Weight: 6,140 lbs.
Fuel: 100 gal.
Base Price: $67,076
(w/300-hp MerCruiser 350 MAG MPI B3)
Maximum HP: 425
SEA-DOO
www.sea-doo.com
230 Challenger
LOA: 23'6"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 3,350 lbs.
Fuel: 53 gal.
Base Price: $35,499
(w/twin 155-hp Rotax 4-TECs)
Maximum HP: 430
230 WAKE
LOA: 23'6"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 3,350 lbs.
Fuel: 53 gal.
Base Price: $43,899
(w/twin 155-hp Rotax 4-TECs)
Maximum HP: 430
SEA RAY
800-SRBOATS
www.searay.com
210 Select
LOA: 21'
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 3,694 lbs.
Fuel: 40 gal.
Base Price: $39,813
(w/260-hp, 5.0L MerCruiser MPI Alpha I)
Maximum HP: 300
SEASWIRL
(541) 546-5011
www.seaswirl.com
210 Spyder I/O
LOA: 20'6"
Beam: 8'3"
Weight: 2,900 lbs.
Fuel: 35 gal.
Base Price: $35,714
(w/220-hp, 5.0L Volvo Penta)
Maximum HP: 320
STINGRAY
(843) 383-4507
www.stingrayboats.com
210L
LOA: 21'2"
Beam: 7'9"
Weight: 2,860 lbs.
Fuel: 35 gal.
Base Price: $25,810 (LS model)
(w/190-hp, 4.3L Volvo Penta
Carb SX)
Maximum HP: 270
SUGAR SAND
(800) 373-9000
www.sugarsand.com
Airwave
LOA: 23'
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 2,950 lbs.
Fuel: 57 gal.
Base Price: $39,995
(w/250-hp Mercury OptiMax V6)
Maximum HP: 250
TRIUMPH
(919) 382-3149
www.triumphboats.com
195 DC
LOA: 20'
Beam: 8'2"
Weight: 2,000 lbs.
Fuel: 60 gal.
Base Price: $31,104
(w/115-hp Yamaha 4-stroke and trailer)
Maximum HP: 150
YAMAHA
(800) 962-7926
www.yamaha-motor.com
SR230 High Output
LOA: 23'
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 3,270 lbs.
Fuel: 50 gal.
Base Price: $32,999
(w/twin 160-hp Yamahas)
Maximum HP: 320
SX230 High Output
LOA: 23'
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 3,270 lbs.
Fuel: 50 gal.
Base Price: $35,999
(w/twin 160-hp Yamahas)
Maximum HP: 320
AR230 High Output
LOA: 23'
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 3,270 lbs.
Fuel: 50 gal.
Base Price: $37,999
(w/twin 160-hp Yamahas)
Maximum HP: 320
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