Harris FloteBote Royal 230 Boat Test Notes

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Overview: A high-end pontoon boat with triple logs and fast top-end speeds.

Concept
-Develop a pontoon boat which delivers both luxury and high-performance.
-Use a triple-log design and offer lots of horsepower, for performance over 45-mph.

Construction
-Pontoons have three separate welded chambers, reinforced nose cones, strakes, and steps.
Deck underside is skirted to reduce friction and increase performance.
-Multiple lounges are extremely comfortable and have rugged rotomolded bases.

Performance
-Cruises in the 30’s, and top-end breaks 45-mph.
-At speeds in to mid to upper 30’s, fuel economy is right around 2.0 MPG.

Handling
-Triple logs allow for tight turns and fast maneuvers, during which the helmsman always feels in control.
-Plenty of weight and length to handle a moderate chop, even at fast speeds.

Unique features
-Skirted under-deck is a rare perk, and it not only reduces friction, it also looks great when peeking between the pontoons.
-Power Bimini top goes up and down at the press of a button.
-Lounger is insanely comfortable.

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This feature was posted on Thursday, February 28th, 2013 at 9:45 am and is filed under Boat Test Notes, Powerboat.

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