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N auticStar pushes innovation and style to the next level with the launch of its new 243DC Sport Deck, which replaced the second generation 230DC. The release of the 243DC Sport Deck has already garnered a lot of attention for the improvements NauticStar advanced in the deck boat industry with the new runabout style and numerous features. The 243DC is the flagship of the NauticStar family of deck boats; it completes the NauticStar third generation redesign sport deck series of boats, placing the number at a solid five models. The 243DC is the crown jewel of the series, boasting a 24-foot, 3-inch length, a 102-inch beam, and is capable of a maximum 300hp engine. Boat Features The NauticStar deck boat brand share several key features that set NauticStar apart from its competitors. They include leather-touch upholstery, wood-free construction of the craft, wa- tertight Deutsche electrical connectors on all lights and pumps, one-piece foam filled fiberglass stringer system, a limited lifetime warranty and the NauticStar STAR Performance System. These deck boat features represent standards of construction, wiring, and buyer protec- tions that are as important to NauticStar as their brand and name are to the company. The exclusive NauticStar STAR Per- formance System includes: S: Shallow water draft for ease of beaching and shallow water fishing; T: Tow-Great due to the aft deadrise and width at the transom; A: Acceleration due to the planing pods and air assist chine and R: Ride, utilizing the sharp entry Vee Hull forward. Quick Glance The first impressions of the 243DC begin upon entering the craft. One of the first features noticed is that the rear- entry seat flips up, eliminating the need to step over, and often on, the uphol- stery, which is an indispensable feature when entering the boat. The seating ar- rangement of the aft of the ship includes two chaises, lining the port and star- board of the boat, each with removable backrests for increased bench seating, and both facing aft to keep a lackadaisi- cal eye on swimmers, skiers being pulled by the boat, or the receding shoreline. With a mind toward maximizing space, storage is available under the rear-entry seat. With increased capacity to carry weight and people, the new 243DC includes 16 different drink holders and eight different storage areas located throughout. The most impressive features and accommodations are found midship. Located portside is a changing room with table storage, a sink with a pres- surized hand-held shower, and a mirror. Starboard features a galley with another sink and a Corian countertop set above storage space housing a waste bin. The cockpit is a modular helm with a padded, non-directional steering wheel. The dash, complete with eyebrow to shield and protect the gauges, includes a trim gauge, tachometer, speedometer and a fuel gauge, the cockpit also hous- es the stereo controls. The 243DC sound system is a step up from the 230DC predecessor with improved waterproof speakers and superior equalized sound. Finally, the eye is drawn to the 243DC full wraparound walkthrough panoramic www.pdbmagazine.com PDB Pontoon & Deck Boat JULY 2014 38 Spotlight PDB's O N T H E I N D U S T R Y ' S B E S T B O A T S By Jeffrey V. Shirts A Modern Classic NauticStar releases new 243DC Sport Deck