Cruisers Sport Series 278 Boat Test Notes

Watch the video: Cruisers Sport Series 278: Big Beefy New Bowrider

Overview: A sporty bowrider with plenty of pep, a head in the console, and a huge swim platform.

Concept:
-Create a bowrider that maximizes interior space, without sacrificing performance.

Construction:
-Hatches and doors are RTM molded, to maximize strength, minimize weight, and provide a finished surface inside and out.
-Stout aluminum plates beef up the engine mounting system, to ensure perfect alignment for the long run.
-Seat cushions are hinged for easy access to stowage compartments.

Performance:
-It’s fast out of the hole, and top-end breaks 50-mph.
-Hull vent gives partial advantages of a step, without the disadvantages.

Handling:
-Grips the water in hard turns; cranking the wheel hard-over at WOT is not a problem—but it is fun!
-22-degree deadrise hull handles a chop well, and there’s little pounding or vibration.

Unique features:
-Aft seat transforms from forward-facing, to aft-facing, to a flat sunpad.
-Cockpit table fits mounts in the bow and at the stern, and stows in the driver’s side console.

For more information, visit Cruisers Yachts.

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This feature was posted on Saturday, December 29th, 2012 at 7:00 am and is filed under Boat Test Notes, Powerboat.

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