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From a general point of view, the 1750 has lots of drink holders and good stowage areas; for example, the open stowage area located beneath the glove box is an excellent space, ideal for mobiles and the extra clutter of modern life.
The helm is set up with a pedestal bucket seat or a stand-up driving position that also seems natural and offers good visibility. All the essential instruments are on the dash, as well as a VHF radio. Absent is an elbow/arm rest in the throttle area. Helm arm rests are a simple feature often forgotten but also much appreciated when more precise throttle control is required in choppy conditions—particularly when you're standing up. The steering seems a little heavy, but that's often a matter of taste as well as conditions.
STANDARDS AND OPTIONS
The Whittley 1750 has been built and equipped to a very competitive $40,970 price (on water with trailer) so I am sure other options, if required and if the budget allowed, could be easily fitted. Some good features included were the bimini and depth sounder. A stainless steel prop came standard with the outboard.
Another great feature was the opening windscreen combined with full-length forward hatch—this design provided safe access to the bow and anchor areas without having to climb on the foredeck. If you were considering a bow rider as an option but would also like some protection from the elements, this vessel would be an excellent balance between the two.
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The tested 1750 Clearwater is a new design created in-house by Whittley Marine for Whittley Marine. Most Whittleys are built and designed in Victoria—some of the Clearwater models are derived from the Savage designs of earlier years (for example the Clearwater 1600 uses the Savage Centurion hull with a modified deck design). Currently only one Clearwater is an imported design and that is the 21ft Walkaround.
This new model Whittley hits the spot because it draws upon popular designs of the past and through clever bow and hatch design, adds more functionality to the traditional half cabin set-up. For its price the Whittley Clearwater 1750 is a real performer.
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The helm is set up with a pedestal bucket seat or a stand-up driving position that also seems natural and offers good visibility. All the essential instruments are on the dash, as well as a VHF radio. Absent is an elbow/arm rest in the throttle area. Helm arm rests are a simple feature often forgotten but also much appreciated when more precise throttle control is required in choppy conditions—particularly when you're standing up. The steering seems a little heavy, but that's often a matter of taste as well as conditions.
STANDARDS AND OPTIONS
The Whittley 1750 has been built and equipped to a very competitive $40,970 price (on water with trailer) so I am sure other options, if required and if the budget allowed, could be easily fitted. Some good features included were the bimini and depth sounder. A stainless steel prop came standard with the outboard.
Another great feature was the opening windscreen combined with full-length forward hatch—this design provided safe access to the bow and anchor areas without having to climb on the foredeck. If you were considering a bow rider as an option but would also like some protection from the elements, this vessel would be an excellent balance between the two.
read on below advertisement
The tested 1750 Clearwater is a new design created in-house by Whittley Marine for Whittley Marine. Most Whittleys are built and designed in Victoria—some of the Clearwater models are derived from the Savage designs of earlier years (for example the Clearwater 1600 uses the Savage Centurion hull with a modified deck design). Currently only one Clearwater is an imported design and that is the 21ft Walkaround.
This new model Whittley hits the spot because it draws upon popular designs of the past and through clever bow and hatch design, adds more functionality to the traditional half cabin set-up. For its price the Whittley Clearwater 1750 is a real performer.
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