WINTER 2011
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Trophy's tiptop hardtop
The Trophy's helm station is nicely laid out, with very comfortable seating and great all-round vision. In fact, I can't think of another boat in this class that offers 360? vision from within the confines of an enclosed cabin. It's surprisingly quiet with all windows closed, but can get stuffy due to the amount of glass around you and I found it more pleasant to travel with one of the sliding panels at least half open.
Up forward, there's a very comfortable berth with double bed, chemical toilet and more storage. A couple or small family could spend as much time on board as desired, making the Trophy a very appealing option for those who have things other than fishing to consider.
Out on the Southern Ocean, however, the big Trophy showed it's certainly capable of travelling far and wide if necessary. There is no doubt it would be capable of running to the Shelf if necessary or island-hopping through the Whitsundays on a tropical fishing adventure. It is powered by a 2.8l Cummins diesel with a Mercruiser Bravo Three X drive, which packs reasonable punch and delivers great fuel economy. Top speed is around 38 knots and the boat cruises effortlessly and economically at 26.
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We had light conditions for the test run off Victor Harbor, south of Adelaide, with less than 10 knots of southeasterly breeze and about a metre of swell. This can be a challenging piece of water at times, but on this occasion I was able to push the boat as hard as I liked and it was certainly exhilarating to drive. Acceleration from rest with the Cummins diesel wasn't exactly breath-taking, but it gets the substantial Trophy hull up and planing in acceptable time. For those more concerned with speed than economy, there are other power alternatives, both diesel and petrol.
It's a very responsive boat to drive, particularly with trim tabs fitted, and it took me a few minutes to familiarise myself with the tabs and their optimum setting for the prevailing sea conditions. Trim tabs scare some operators, but as far as I'm concerned, they are a great addition to most offshore hulls and certainly enhance performance if used thoughtfully.
If you're in the market for a nicely appointed rig in this size bracket, Trophy's 2359WA is well worth looking at. It retails, as tested, for around $130,000. Pelican Marine at Goolwa, South Australia, provided the test boat.
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Up forward, there's a very comfortable berth with double bed, chemical toilet and more storage. A couple or small family could spend as much time on board as desired, making the Trophy a very appealing option for those who have things other than fishing to consider.
Out on the Southern Ocean, however, the big Trophy showed it's certainly capable of travelling far and wide if necessary. There is no doubt it would be capable of running to the Shelf if necessary or island-hopping through the Whitsundays on a tropical fishing adventure. It is powered by a 2.8l Cummins diesel with a Mercruiser Bravo Three X drive, which packs reasonable punch and delivers great fuel economy. Top speed is around 38 knots and the boat cruises effortlessly and economically at 26.
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We had light conditions for the test run off Victor Harbor, south of Adelaide, with less than 10 knots of southeasterly breeze and about a metre of swell. This can be a challenging piece of water at times, but on this occasion I was able to push the boat as hard as I liked and it was certainly exhilarating to drive. Acceleration from rest with the Cummins diesel wasn't exactly breath-taking, but it gets the substantial Trophy hull up and planing in acceptable time. For those more concerned with speed than economy, there are other power alternatives, both diesel and petrol.
It's a very responsive boat to drive, particularly with trim tabs fitted, and it took me a few minutes to familiarise myself with the tabs and their optimum setting for the prevailing sea conditions. Trim tabs scare some operators, but as far as I'm concerned, they are a great addition to most offshore hulls and certainly enhance performance if used thoughtfully.
If you're in the market for a nicely appointed rig in this size bracket, Trophy's 2359WA is well worth looking at. It retails, as tested, for around $130,000. Pelican Marine at Goolwa, South Australia, provided the test boat.
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