Sylvan
1600 Avenger SC
Sylvan kicks
off its 2004 lineup with the all-new Avenger line of aluminum
fishing boats. The 1600 Avenger SC is a nifty little single-console
model with loads of built-in fishing features. Though only 16'
long, the Avenger still sports an impressive 90-inch beam and
32-inch hull depth, which should make it capable of handling
rough water. It has Sylvan’s exclusive Gull Wing hull
and raked-back bow design, reported to provide superior on-plane
performance and a smooth, dry ride. The Avenger’s features
don’t stop there, either. It offers a large bow casting
platform, front and rear livewells, lockable rod storage, a
24-gallon in-floor fuel tank, a trolling-motor panel and a new
rounded console with full instrumentation. The 1600 is also
available in a tiller version. Learn more: 1-866-766-9698; www.sylvanmarine.com
Tracker
Tundra 21 DC
Tracker
Marine got the boating world’s attention last year when
it released the Tundra line of multi-species fishing boats.
The all-welded hulls are created by a process called “stretch
forming,” which provides curves and corners typically
found only on fibreglass boats. In fact, the Tundra looks and
performs like a fibreglass boat. Truly a 60-plus-mile-an-hour
aluminum fishing boat, the Tundra comes in 17-, 18-, 20- and
21-foot models in a wide variety of deck and console configurations.
The Tundra 21 DC (the 21-footer) can handle all the horsepower
you throw at it, and it’s rated for a 250-horsepower outboard.
New for 2004 are a number of features designed to make this
boat a top-notch fishing machine. It now comes with a beefy
36-volt, 101-pound-thrust Minn Kota bow mount, a Lowrance X-97
sonar on the bow and a Lowrance AS 320 on the console. There’s
also a helm and buddy seat with suspension, and the livewell
has been upgraded with an oxygen generation system. Learn more:
(417) 873-5900; www.trackerboats.com
Tracker
Targa 16 SC
For 2004,
Tracker has added a 16-footer to its Targa line of all-welded
aluminum deep-Vs. This 16' 2" boat offers a stable 92-inch
beam and features a two-piece hull that’s welded at the
keel for increased durability. The 17-degree deadrise and reverse-chine
hull ensure a smooth, dry ride. This single-console boat comes
standard with a 40-horsepower Mercury outboard (which can be
upgraded to a 60). It also features a bow and stern livewell
and baitwell, a 40-pound-thrust Minn Kota bow mount, a tackle
management system, top-loading rod lockers and full instrumentation.
Like all Tracker boats, the Targa 16 SC comes pre-rigged and
includes a matching trailer. Learn more: (417) 873-5900; www.trackerboats.com
FIBREGLASS BOATS
Nitro NX 898
The new Nitro
NX 898 is a bass boat with a split personality. Designed to
be equally at home in freshwater or saltwater, the NX 898 is
quickly gaining favour with coastal anglers in the southeastern
U.S. However, this 19' 2" boat’s big-water handling
abilities are also well suited to anglers on the Great Lakes.
The new Nitro comes in a single or dual console version, but
the truly unique feature is the carpetless, non-skid deck. Covered
in easy-to-care-for fibreglass, the decks are effortless to
clean after a long day on the water. Already common on saltwater
boats, these non-skid decks are sure to find favour with freshwater
anglers, too. For fishermen who just can’t stand the stark,
clean look, there’s also a snap-in carpet available.
The NX 898 comes fully rigged
and ready for the water with a standard 150-horsepower outboard,
which can be upgraded to a beefy Mercury 200 OptiMax. Other
standard features include a 24-volt trolling motor, dual oversized
locking rod boxes, a large divided livewell, a Lowrance X-47
fishfinder and a custom-matched trailer. Although the 898 is
based on Nitro’s 896 bass boat hull, the strakes, chine
and step have been modified to provide even more performance.
Learn more: (417) 873-5900; www.nitroboats.com
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