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January 4th 2013.
By Lenny Rudow
By Lenny Rudow
Cruisers Sport Series 298 Boat Test Notes
The 298 is a brawny bowrider with plenty of pep and a roomy head compartment in the console.
Watch the video: Cruisers Sport Series 298: King of the Bowriders 
Concept:
-Create a bowrider with maximum 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.
Performance:
-It’s sporty, all right – cruising speed is around 40-mph and top-end busts 50.
-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!
-21-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.
-Fold-out door allows you to completely seal off the bow cockpit from the helm and stern cockpit.
For more information, visit Cruisers Yachts.
About the author:
Lenny Rudow
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- Lenny Rudow is Senior Editor for Dominion Marine Media, including Boats.com and Yachtworld.com. With over two decades of experience in marine journalism, he has contributed to publications including Boating Magazine, Marlin Magazine, Boating World, Saltwater Sportsman, Texas Fish & Game, and many others. Lenny is a graduate of the Westlawn School of Yacht Design who has won 28 BWI and OWAA writing awards.
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