Solace 345

Stephen Dougherty’s new line of boats is ramping up in its Edgewater, Florida, facility and starts with the Solace 345.

The future-forward Solace 345 features a patent-pending “FishThru” transom design where the hydraulic aft swim platform extends four feet beyond the transom door and between the twin outboard engines. The extra length adds a formidable space that allows divers and swimmers a safe and comfortable entry into the water.

Dual 52-gallon, fully finished, pressurized livewells with tuna tubes sit to port and starboard. The bait prep center includes twin stainless steel drawer refrigerators, an electric grill, a bait rigging bin, and a freshwater sink with a pullout shower. That’s a lot going on in the center of the cockpit.

Add sleeping accommodations for two, a microwave, a second station on the T-top, and ample rod storage, and you’re in fishing heaven. When the fishing is done for the day, relax on any number of seating options from three-wide at the helm to the hydraulic mezzanine seat to the sunpad ahead of the console. The new 345 is expected to be
a perfect balance for work and play.

34′ LOA, 10′ 6″ beam

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Vanquish 26 Center Console

The Vanquish 26 Center Console delivers an exceptionally smooth ride in a user-friendly, fuel-efficient boat.

The Vanquish 26 is handcrafted from advanced engineering, high-quality materials, and innovative hull design. She’s powered by a 250-hp Mercury Verado outboard. As a result, she can reach speeds of up to 52 mph. Her voluminous interior offers seating for eight, a large forward cabin that sleeps two, an enclosed head, and plenty of storage.

The U-shaped forward seating, sheltered by a dodger to protect guests from the sun, is the perfect spot to sit back and relax. Additionally, a forward-facing double bench creates an inviting social area. Also, the teak helm features an acrylic windshield with a comfortable bench seat and a pair of multifunction displays, and the new lightweight hardtop can store any extra onboard electronics.

Spend the weekend cruising with the family or opt for the fishing package—her versatility
knows no bounds.

26′ 8″ LOA, 8′ beam

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Powerplay 30 Rum Runner

The company’s newest model, the Powerplay 30 Rum Runner will appeal to the novice boater as well as the experienced captain.

For the fisherman, above and below deck livewells, lockable rod storage, macerated fish box, a coffin box in the bow, T-top tower with second station controls and a sea chest baitwell system comprise some of the options of the tournament edition. Removable bow and stern seating for the fishing trip can be dropped back in and secured in less than five
minutes to take family and friends out for a day on the water.

For the true cruiser, the “Sandbar” edition has captain’s chairs that recline and adjust bow to stern, drink holders in the folding armrest, a state-of-the-art stereo system, a sink, vanity and shower inside the console (a freshwater head is standard), a removable swim ladder on the stern, one of the largest swim platforms in its class, an electric or manual sunshade for the stern, a custom-designed table in the bow with U-shaped seating including folding forward-facing backrest, and a portable full-cover sunshade.

Both editions come with six feet of headroom inside the console.

29′ 6″ LOA, 9′ 1″ beam

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Scout 235 XSF

Built upon Scout’s NuV3 hull design, the Scout 235 XSF offers a standard powder-coated T-top hardtop with LED spreader lights fore and aft and a fully integrated windshield.

The 235 XSF’s recommended 250 hp can bump up to a max 300 hp to hit a top speed in the mid-50-mph range with a cruising speed in the low 30-mph range. The cruising range at 31 mph is 348 miles using the 100-gallon fuel tank.

A notable feature: Scout did away with the splash well at the transom by extending the outboard shaft that allows for a level platform across the entire swim deck.

Options include power-assist hydraulic steering, two LED underwater lights, 15-foot outriggers, rocket launchers, Edson steering wheel, self-contained porcelain head or Porta-Potti, and a removable teak bow table that makes the 235 XSF both fishing and family friendly.

23’8″ LOA, 8’6″ beam

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Pathfinder 2500 Hybrid

The Pathfinder 2500 Hybrid (LOA: 24′ 9″, Beam: 8′ 6″) offers a double-stepped hull, a bustle transom, and two four-bank console rod racks. With a Yamaha 300-hp outboard engine, the 2500 Hybrid tops out at close to 61 mph. The boat achieves nearly four miles to the gallon at 36 mph. Her 16-degree deadrise, slightly higher freeboard and generous bow flare translates into exceptional open-water running performance, yet the boat still only draws 13 inches at rest with a full load.

The Pathfinder 2500 Hybrid combines the elevated casting deck forward with a more open cockpit aft, giving the angler the ability to see fish in shallow water o the bow and still comfortably bottom fish or troll off the stern in big water from the security of the cockpit. Standard features include flip-up rear seats, a deluxe tackle station with convertible bolster seats, a 35-gallon livewell, and a 43-gallon insulated fish box.

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