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Deck Boats

2007 Buyer's Guide - Deck Boats

January 9, 2007

Deck boats are basically bowriders that retain their beam all the way to the bow, like pontoon boats. This gives them a roominess that conventional boats can't match, while still retaining the sportiness of a runabout. In the early years, their styling tended to resemble an oversized bathtub on water, but today's evolution of this versatile boat means that you can have it all - cruising, watersports, fishing, camping and entertaining - in a stylish-looking package.

BAYLINER
(865) 582-2200
www.bayliner.com

237
LOA: 23'1"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 3,898 lbs.
Fuel: 65 gal.
Base Price: $33,267
(w/220-hp, 5.0L Mercury Alpha I)
Maximum HP: 300

CHAPARRAL
(229) 686-7481
www.chaparralboats.com

236 SSX
LOA: 24'1"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 4,440 lbs.
Fuel: 55 gal.
Base Price: $48,824
(w/270-hp, 5.0L Volvo Penta GXi MPI SX)
Maximum HP: 375

256 SSX
LOA: 26'5"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 5,300 lbs.
Fuel: 80 gal.
Base Price: $61,044
(w/280-hp, 5.7L Volvo Penta Gi MPI DP)
Maximum HP: 425

276 SSX
LOA: 28'10"
Beam: 9'
Weight: 6,800 lbs.
Fuel: 105 gal.
Base Price: $73,696
(w/280-hp, 5.7L Volvo Penta Gi MPI DP)
Maximum HP: 525

Crownline252EX CROWNLINE

(618) 937-6426
www.crownline.com

252 EX
LOA: 25'6"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 5,100 lbs.
Fuel: 50 gal.
Base Price: $62,317
(w/250-hp, 5.7L MerCruiser Bravo I)
Maximum HP: 300

EBBTIDE
(615) 797-3193
www.ebbtideboats.com

2460 Z-Trak DC
LOA: 24'6"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 4,200 lbs.
Fuel: 68 gal.
Base Price: See local dealer
(w/250-hp, 5.7L MerCruiser)
Maximum HP: 320

2660 Z-Trak DC
LOA: 26'6"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 5,200 lbs.
Fuel: 70 gal.
Base Price: $62,881
(w/300-hp MerCruiser 350 MAG)
Maximum HP: 425

GLASTRON
(320) 632-8395
www.glastron.com

DX 215
LOA: 20'11"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 3,930 lbs.
Fuel: 56 gal.
Base Price: $31,039
(w/220-hp, 5.0L Volvo Penta)
Maximum HP: 280

HurricaneSunDeck240OBHURRICANE
(888) 463-3739
www.hurricanedeckboats.com

FunDeck GS 194 I/O
LOA: 18'10"
Beam: 8'5"
Weight: 3,580 lbs.
Fuel: 52 gal.
Base Price: $32,880
(w/220-hp, 4.3L MerCruiser MPI)
Maximum HP: 270

SunDeck 195 I/O
LOA: 18'10"
Beam: 8'5"
Weight: 3,580 lbs.
Fuel: 52 gal.
Base Price: $33,795
(w/220-hp, 4.3L MerCruiser MPI)
Maximum HP: 270

SunDeck 240 O/B
LOA: 24'
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 3,735 lbs.
Fuel: 77 gal.
Base Price: $48,500
(w/200-hp Yamaha)
Maximum HP: 300

KAYOT
(260) 432-4555
www.harriskayot.com

S225
LOA: 23'10"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 4,200 lbs.
Fuel: 55 gal.
Base Price: $45,790
(w/220-hp, 5.0L MerCruiser)
Maximum HP: 320

V220i
LOA: 24'7"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 4,060 lbs.
Fuel: 45 gal.
Base Price: $42,690
(w/220-hp, 5.0L MerCruiser)
Maximum HP: 320

MONTEREY
(352) 528-2628
www.montereyboats.com

220EX Explorer
LOA: 21'6"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 4,200 lbs.
Fuel: 50 gal.
Base Price: $41,396
(w/270-hp, 5.0L Volvo Penta)
Maximum HP: 320

NAUTICSTAR
(662) 256-5636
www.nauticstarboats.com

206 Sport I/O
LOA: 20'2"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 3,600 lbs.
Fuel: 51 gal.
Base Price: $36,290
(w/190-hp, 4.3L MerCruiser Alpha)
Maximum HP: 225

230 Sport SL I/O
LOA: 24'10"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 3,950 lbs.
Fuel: 51 gal.
Base Price: $45,556
(w/220-hp, 5.0L MerCruiser Alpha)
Maximum HP: 320

PRINCECRAFT
(800) 395-8858
www.princecraft.com

Ventura 222V L2S O/B
LOA: 22'2"
Beam: 8'1"
Weight: 2,250 lbs.
Fuel: 50 gal.
Base Price: $28,446
(w/115-hp Mercury EXLPT OptiMax)
Maximum HP: 175

Rinker240DBRINKER
(574) 457-5731
www.rinkerboats.com

Captiva 240 DB
LOA: 25'8"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 4,350 lbs.
Fuel: 61 gal.
Base Price: $44,434
(w/270-hp, 5.0L MerCruiser
GXi DP)
Maximum HP: 320

Captiva 260 DB
LOA: 25'10"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 5,250 lbs.
Fuel: 77 gal.
Base Price: $50,656
(w/260-hp, 5.0L MerCruiser
MPI B3)
Maximum HP: 375

SEA RAY
800-SRBOATS
www.searay.com

260 Sundeck
LOA: 26'4"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 4,960 lbs.
Fuel: 65 gal.
Base Price: $59,821
(w/300-hp Magnum 350 MPI Bravo III MCM)
Maximum HP: 375

SUNCRUISER
(417) 532-9101
www.suncruiser.com

TH190
LOA: 19'
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 2,139 lbs.
Fuel: 38 gal.
Base Price: $22,495
(w/90-hp Mercury 2-stroke)
Maximum HP: 150

TH194
LOA: 19'
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 2,139 lbs.
Fuel: 38 gal.
Base Price: $22,495
(w/90-hp Mercury 2-stroke)
Maximum HP: 150

TH220
LOA: 22'
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 2,404 lbs.
Fuel: 38 gal.
Base Price: $25,995
(w/115-hp Mercury OptiMax)
Maximum HP: 175

TH224
LOA: 22'
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 2,404 lbs.
Fuel: 38 gal.
Base Price: $25,695
(w/115-hp Mercury OptiMax)
Maximum HP: 175

TAHOE
(866) 487-2253
www.tahoesportboats.com

216WT
LOA: 21'6"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 3,425 lbs.
Fuel: 45 gal.
Base Price: $27,495
(w/190-hp, 4.3L MerCruiser V6)
Maximum HP: 260

265
LOA: 25'10"
Beam: 8'6"
Weight: 4,630 lbs.
Fuel: 63 gal.
Base Price: $49,250
(w/300-hp MerCruiser 350 MAG MPI V8 Bravo I)
Maximum HP: 320

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