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NauticStar 243DC Length: 24' 3" Beam: 102" Transom Height: 25" Approximate Draft: 16" Maximum HP: 300HP Approximate Weight: 3373 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 66 gals Front Cooler (Livewell option): 22 Gallons Persons/Total Weight: 12/2000 lbs. Max Weight Capacity: 2750 lbs. Sunset Cruises Tim & Melissa Holleman bought a NauticStar 243DC at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum Boat Show, near Gulfport, Miss. They love the runabout-type hull, the open space of the boat, how versatile it is in diverse waterways as well as the top speed. Overall they love the boat, but if they had to be picky they'd make one change. "The boat comes with a head space, which is an attractive feature, but we simply don't use it because we stay close to the shore and island hop," says Tim. "We would like it as an optional storage space instead." "We live in a diverse nautical envi- ronment, with the open Gulf of Mexico before us, several rivers behind us, and bayous dotted throughout the region," adds Melissa. "With our boat we are able to traverse all of these areas and optimize our use of the boat." "After shopping around and comparing the boat to other models, we decided that this was the best boat for us," says Tim. "Typically, we use the boat in the evening to embark on a sunset cruise with our neighbors, and to motor out into the Gulf to eat lunch at an island. We are doing everything we can to make the most of it." The Hollemans love their boat. Tim also owns a 1966 Corvette and when he takes it out he often has people honk and mention how much they admire it. The same happens with him when he's on his boat. "I have never owned a boat where people have gone out of their way to let me know how much they love the look and feel of it," says Tim. windshield, the walkthrough, complete with folding doors to shut out the wind when fully engaging the boat's engine. The front deck of the 243DC includes molded-in docking lights, fitted anchor and ladder lockers. An insulated cooler in the bow of the ship can be easily converted into a livewell that includes an overboard drain to keep water out of interior of the boat. Options While the stock and standard 243DC is plenty of boat for even the most avid water sport family, there are options available to customize and maximize the NauticStar 243DC boating experience. The most popular upgrade is the Fish- ing Package, which includes a fishing seat, trolling motor harness, aerated livewell and a battery tray. The Fishing Package has everything the expert— and novice—angler needs to convert their deck boat into a serious fishing rig. With these additions the 243DC is transformed from a deck boat into a competition-worthy craft, ready to tackle any fishing endeavor. Additionally, the 243DC, and all of NauticStar's sport deck boat series, are designed to offer maximum perfor- mance from different motor types. While there is nothing quite like experiencing the power of the Yamaha F250 or F200 when cruising around the water, the boat does perform amiably, even profi- ciently, with smaller engines. Bringing It All Together When it comes to deck boats, noth- ing rivals the new NauticStar 243DC. Fashion, style, convenience, the entire presentation and packaging of the NauticStar 662-256-5636 www.nauticstarboats.com craft are designed to impress a life of leisure on the water, away from the cares and worries of land. Fully-loaded and equipped, the deck boat becomes an ideal pleasure or fishing boat for every- one to tackle and enjoy. NauticStar set the bar high with its new 243DC. SPECIFICATIONS www.pdbmagazine.com PDB Pontoon & Deck Boat JULY 2014 39

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