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www.pdbmagazine.com 35 PDB Pontoon & Deck Boat April 2015 Sweetwater SW 2286 FC If you're ready to get some serious fishing done, check out this Sweetwater SW 2286 FC. Aside from this pontoon's bright, fun look, standard features like rod holders, tackle tray storage, a lockable rod storage box, and an aerated livewell will draw in any angler. The minds that designed this boat made sure you would be well and truly equipped for good times at your best fishing spot. We love the comfort of the captain's chair that swivels, slides, and folds down the arms. The helm station is eye-catch- ing and replete with windscreen, cup holders, and cooler storage. And with standards like the changing room, cour- tesy interior lighting, and the stern table with built-in cup holders, your family will find it easy to make themselves at home right next to you. The Sony CDXM-20 Player with MP3 input and two speakers are ready when you are to blast some music, and the 25-quart carry-on cooler will keep cool drinks on hand. A new larger canopy top offers even more shade to give some relief from the sun while offering room for everyone to get comfortable. Overall, the SW 2286 FC has a beautifully slick design and offers a comfortable ride with vital fishing amenities. With options like stemware and a stemware holder, ski/tow bar, and LED under deck and underwater lighting, you'll feel you're on a luxury cruise. If you're after more fishing op- tions, go for the Depth/Fish Finders (from Elite 4 Combo GPS to the 3X Color) or upgrade your fish seat to the arm chair, or the trolling motor harness kit with plug and half gate might be calling your name. Delightfully versa- tile, customizable to your tastes, and priced at $29,845 with the Yamaha 50, this Sweetwater is truly a delightful pontoon. Princecraft Ventura 222 Fishing is made easy on Princecraft's Ventura 222 with amenities like the 12- or 24-volt bow trolling motor plug and receptacle with two battery tie-downs. And the built-in livewell goes above and beyond with 44 inches of electric-filled aerated livewell that holds up to 20 gal- lons for the best catches of the day. The in-floor lockable ski storage compart- ment, besides being nicely versatile for the water sport days, holds another great surprise—the 7-foot rod holder. The Ventura comes with all the comforts we'd expect to find on a deck boat these days and more, with three battery trays, two electric 500 gph bilge pumps, a stern boarding ladder, interior lighting, navigation lights, and hold- ing handles. Then there are the little extras, like the ultra-plush, heavy-weight upholstery, storage room under all the lounges, and the full-width rear padded sun deck. The hull is made with H36 aluminum for incredible strength and the high-performance deep vee reverse chine hull design will get you to your secret fishing spot quickly and smoothly. At the helm, there's no way you wouldn't notice the Thermoformed Laser Wave dash panel with lighted switches and quick-release smoked windscreen top. With NMMA and Trans- port Canada certification, you can be sure the Ventura has good quality. And with the stability and onboard space, you can even enjoy an impressive num- ber of activities beyond fantastic fishing in this comfortable and high-performing deck boat. Immensely versatile and coming in at $39,670 with the Mercury 115 EXLPT 4S base engine, Princecraft's Ventura 222 is one fishing-and prome- nade-worthy deck boat that will never fail to please. SWEETWATER SW 2286 FC LOA: 22' 3" Beam: 8' 6" Dry Weight: 1,921 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 21 gal. Max HP: 115 hp Max Occupants: 10 Price: (boat & motor) $29,845 www.sweetwaterboats.com PRINCECRAFT VENTURA 222 LOA: 22' 2" Beam: 8' 1" Dry Weight: 2,250 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 50 gal. Max HP: 200 hp Max Occupants: 12 Price: (boat and motor) $39,670 www.princecraft.com